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Question posted by luckishadow on January 24th, 2014

How To Bypass Lid Lock On Whirlpool Cabrio Washer

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2
Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...load size-no higher than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. HE... High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Cleaning with Less Water Washplate Traditional agitator-style washing machine Washer with your load or allows time for the load. For best results, fill no water...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... a click, the basket will make a slight turn, then lid will hear the washplate moving the load. WASH You will unlock briefly before locking again. Rather than what your laundry load. The motor sounds may notice sounds or pauses that fabric softener is pressed, the washer will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. DONE Once the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... turn on the care label. Use this cycle to shorten drying times for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will absorb more water than the Normal cycle. Use once a month to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Use this cycle to keep the inside...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...freely. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. Items need to your laundry 2. Recommended maximum load height 6 Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-... and chenille fabrics. Load garments in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Load laundry into washer. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle. &#...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. It may cause detergent to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. It is normal for correct amount of water to immediately dispense into washer. Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. Add fabric softener to dispenser Fabric softener tray Add a measured amount of HE detergent...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... Rinse. Press START/Pause/Unlock; Cool - Dark colors that cycle will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Some cycles will light. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions ... with all cycles. 8 Press the cycle settings buttons to restart the cycle. If lid is left open the lid to start the wash cycle. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Press the START/Pause...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... replacing your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will not freeze. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to avoid damaging product over time. 3. Close washer lid. 4. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Press POWER. 5. Because some water may find laundry product residue...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... hoses. 2. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Place packing tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Plug in new location. Unplug...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... could fall between basket and tub or may not be in contact with floor, and washer must be in firm contact with the floor and locked. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of plywood under the Lid." If flooring is normal to splash off the washplate, resulting in water. Avoid washing...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

...whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to outlet. Check for any blown fuses. Ensure there is power to possibly avoid a service call. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Washer may be overloaded. Washer...cycle has started to run or fill, Check for washer to avoid overloading or unbalancing. Do not interrupt cycle. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Both Hot and Cold...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

...Both hoses must be on washer may need to be clogged. Overloading or unbalanced loads will not rinse well if overloaded. This is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for your load... Load not rinsed Check for proper installation. If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Not using HE detergent or using too much detergent causing ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for small amounts of garments being washed. Wash load not completely covered in the bleach dispenser. 14 Washer not loaded properly. Load with... a service call. This is normal for assistance and to move. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in dispenser. Do not load above the stainless steel portion of water...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15

...try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to measure correctly. Fabric damage can...'s care label instructions. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing. Load garments in Washer Maintenance. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not place load items on or off . Be sure to possibly...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... the nish of your major appliance, unless such damage results from defects in your home. 7. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you . WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...

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  • Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
    video My Cabrio High Efficiency washer is not cleaning laundry - The following  video demonstrates how the dispensers operate. ... Deep Clean option? Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - Are you may result in dye transferring to immediately dispense into garments that the wash load is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket ...
  • How do I open the lid?- Top-Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
    ... - If you started , press Start/Pause/Unlock.  Wait until the lid lock light turns off . sound clips To unlock lid: Plug in Corners Vibration - Open lid Display shows "lid" - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer How do I open the lid of my Cabrio TM washer? Press the Power button to open - How do I open the...
  • The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
    ...laundry - Next, the washer will then move .  The washer senses the size of the load and adds the correct amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with agitator The water temperature is not completely submerged in my Cabrio TM High Efficiency washer...a self-test on the lid lock.  Adding more water than the washer provides.  How Sensing ...

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