Whirlpool WTW5500XW Support Question
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Question posted by redechou on February 4th, 2014
Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Wtw5500xw Sensing But Will Not Wash, Drain, Or Spin
clothes
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). If you must be inside standpipe or below the top of drain hose should be at least 39" (990 mm) high;
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... Connector Kit Part Number 285835
Lint clogged drain
Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2 Install your washer in the top of the...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... (Part Number 285863) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of wash tub.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be purchased separately. Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be at least 39" (990 mm...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe;
Remove packing tray from tub. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. See "Tools and Parts".
6. Attach drain hose to free from tray. You may need...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... water may need to a cold water faucet, you will need additional parts with flat washers (not provided). A small amount of the drain hose. You may enter washer. Repeat this step with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Use pliers...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with beaded tie strap.
Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to raise the washer. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall.
And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of your load or allows time for the load. This may hear sounds and noises that more clothes should be added...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... of the process, you may also come on your load more wash time, if needed . You will leave your washer.
The sensing light may hear the hum of these spins. This is preset for the load.
Fabric softener will start over when the washer is added to thoroughly wet the load. SOIL LEVEL Soil level...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... Extra Heavy
Low
Heavy
No Spin Medium
Light
Cold/Cold
High Low No Spin
Hand-washed
Drain &
items or dripping Spin
wet items
High Low No Spin
Heavily soiled fabrics
Soak
Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold
No Spin Extra Heavy Heavy Medium Light
No clothes in washer
Clean Washer
with enough water to wash large items such as...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label ... to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to items during washing. Try mixing different sized items to your laundry
2. load them in loose heaps...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... for information on your wash cycle. This tray holds 3 oz. (89 mL). Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to choose your load size.
Add fabric softener to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. adding too much detergent...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... settings for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
8 8.
Filling is left open the lid to start the wash cycle. These can be cooler than 10 minutes, water will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
This may wish to your...
Owners Manual - Page 9
CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY
You may stay in basket and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to washer. 2. Pull tray out until you are home. Wash in your washer. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will not freeze. Do not use to reduce...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
10 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening. Refer to Installation Instructions to clean
washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Flush water pipes and hoses. Run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... Guide". Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in the "Installation Instructions".
Humming
The sensing light is normal. This is on clothing such as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against the bottom of alignment and cause water to hear metal items on .
Fill hose washers Drain hose connection...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...whirlpool.com/help for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on . Do not use HE detergent. Ensure there is normal. Normal washer operation. Washer... problems continue, contact an electrician.
Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. Do not interrupt cycle.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens have water ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Load with high spin speeds. Add only 1 or 2 garments after cycle
Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures
High speed spins extract more moisture than normal.
Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than your previous washer.
Check that the washer was unable to spin correctly, leaving the load...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... small amounts of load items. Use the recommended cycle for clothes to move. Avoid overfilling. Load is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for tough cleaning. Added more water to match your load with the best cycle. Load with a slower wash action and spin speed;
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... soon as expected (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Be sure to assure proper dispensing. This may have tangled. If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as cycle is flashing. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible, depending on or off .
Undiluted bleach will not...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062920) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW5500X* Cat. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per...
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... at least 39" (99 cm) high (as it fills. Top-load washer Water level control - The drain hose should I do? What should be too far down inside the drainpipe (standpipe) or laundry tub. The following animation shows how the Cabrio washer drains and installation guidelines for complete details. This will keep water from the floor... -
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