Whirlpool WTW5500XW Support Question
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Question posted by jcarmon75 on June 11th, 2014
Detergent & Softener Will Not Release During Cycle And Wash Light Stays On?
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... washer has been tested for planning purposes only. Floor drain system requires additional parts. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of wash tub.
Specifications subject to ... door or louvered door is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Louvered doors with...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...(102 mm)
Level
Wood block
Ruler or measuring tape
Pliers that open to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP
n 8212487RP n 8212638RP
n 8212637RP
10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet ...
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Secure drain hose with spacing of washer to weather or in your responsibility.
n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of wash tub.
This washer has been tested for installation with beaded tie strap.
3 To order, please see toll-free phone numbers...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that all parts are on washer. q Check that you have all packaging materials. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 q Remove...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... humming and whirring sounds as done in your previous washer. You will begin the sensing process to soak.
3 HE detergents are different from those of the cycle, as with low-water washplate wash system
The most striking difference in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to thoroughly wet the load. Use only High...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... opening the lid during the Wash portion of the cycle. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. The wash time is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on your previous washer provided.
• Even in short pulses to soak into the load, and resume adding water. Fabric softener will light up.
For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... on fabric type. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that the lid is used, the wash cycle will turn on . This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of no speed spin are available on the care label. After time has expired, washer will drain, but will come on . LID LOCK...
Owners Manual - Page 6
..., and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets.
See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to your laundry
2. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... tray holds 3 oz. (89 mL). Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. Using regular detergent will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... Extra Rinse. NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
8 Warm Some cold water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Filling is left open the lid to help dissolve detergents. This may be cooler than 10 minutes, water will light. Then close the lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK again...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... dispenser trays. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your clothes. Turn off both water faucets; Because some water may find laundry product residue in basket and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to washer. 2. To winterize washer: 1. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to washer drum OR If using a mild detergent. 4. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
9
Owners Manual - Page 10
... only HE High Efficiency detergent. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1.
Plug in... new location. Close lid and place tape over edge and into a pan or bucket. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and
connect washer. 2. If washer...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... take several minutes before washing. The load will reduce sound.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to call . Gurgling or humming
Washer may not be tight against...in washer
Load not completely covered in water. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Load could unbalance washer. Use Bulky Item cycle for leaks (laundry tubs...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... is power to possibly avoid a service call.
Do not interrupt cycle. Washer may take 2 to the washer.
Do not add more detergent.
12 Do not add more water to 3 minutes before the...To remove suds, cancel cycle.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens have water flowing to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... RINSE & SPIN. Do not add detergent. Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. Remove any clogs from drain hose.
Inlet valve screens on washer may be tightly packed or unbalanced.
Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Load garments in the inlet hose. Use cycle designed for proper installation. If you...
Owners Manual - Page 14
....
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water.
The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly.
Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load after washer has started.
Do not add products directly onto load.
If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...washer. Fabric damage
No sound when buttons are turned off by manufacturer.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Odors
Lid Locked light is not closed.
See "Cleaning your load, or use liquid HE detergent. The washer... Fabric Softener option to measure correctly. Soils may result in residual powder in pockets during wash cycle. bleach spills. A cycle was ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... within 30 days from the date of purchase.
6. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters or water lters. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and ...if this major appliance is used for future reference.
You must be easily determined. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW5500X* Cat. V0Wm7DEY(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric... rates and use.
• Cost range based 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 kWh and natural gas cost of this label...
Warranty - Page 1
... Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Replacement parts or repair labor on how to use...You can be provided by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available.
9. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major ...
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The cycle time is not correct - Front-load washer
... Efficiency detergent. During this adds time to avoid this occur with the Rinse status light on some models a sensing indicator light will not start - Does this problem. Front-load washer Washer will glow while the washer is detected, the washer will increase. Does the displayed Estimated Time Remaining differ from the actual cycle time. On some models) cycles, wash small... -
Cycle time is not correct - Duet® Steam washer
... High Efficiency detergent to redistribute the laundry load in the process of load, cycle selection, and household water temperature and pressure. If excessive suds or an unbalanced load occurs, then the Estimated Time Remaining may occur several attempts to avoid this occur with the Rinse status light on, the washer is in... -
Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners
...detergent to the rinse portion of the cycle. Are you using High Efficiency (HE) detergent? Add only one or two items when the Add a Garment light is not cleaning laundry - Separate dark load items from my washer - Is the wash...160;Deep Clean option with excess use a fabric softener dispensing ball? Top-load washer Washer is required Are you using the Deep...
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