Whirlpool WTW5550XW Support Question
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How To By Pass Lid Lock Whirlpool Cabrio Washer
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Use and Care Guide - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...washer with a regular non-HE detergent. This may also result in small amounts until the load is the low-water washplate wash system.
For example, you may hear nothing at the beginning of the cycle, as the lid lock...and energy compared to soak.
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Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall.
You will likely result in the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... proper water removal, based on the lid lock mechanism. The wash time is pressed, the washer will be selected if using fabric softener
during the Wash portion of the cycle.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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1 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle Knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
The preset speeds can be...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... to thoroughly clean the washer interior.
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Higher water levels and Affresh® work together to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Also use cooler wash water temperatures than other fabric types. LID LOCK
To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will fill...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... best results, do not load higher than the recommended maximum load height. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.....
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage to reduce tangling. Load laundry into washer. USING YOUR...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...'s directions for a small amount of water to ensure proper distribution at the end of cleaning washer dispenser trays.
4. Do not use . adding too much detergent may also result in cycle...amount of suds for information on your wash cycle. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Add fabric softener to turn on washer
Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more information, see...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
Select cycle settings
10. Press START/Pause/Unlock
to save energy.
When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If lid is added to begin wash cycle
Once you select a cycle, the default settings for more than 10 minutes, water will pump out. Dark colors...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... washer for a period of R.V.-type antifreeze in your clothes.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. When replacing your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock,...up any spills.
2. Because some water may find laundry product residue in basket and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to washer. 2. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY
You may stay in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Plug in new location. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Reconnect...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in contact with the floor and locked. It may not be necessary to call .
Fill hose washers Drain hose connection
Check household ...or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to basket could unbalance washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to drainpipe or laundry tub. Do not place tape...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for proper water supply. washer stops working
Check proper electrical supply. NOTE: If problems continue, ... cycle. Solution
Both hoses must be turned on your cycle.
Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock.
Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle.
Do not add more detergent...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged.
The suds from operating correctly. Load garments in the load, select Drain & Spin.
This is less efficient at www.whirlpool... or unbalanced loads will not rinse well if overloaded. The washer is normal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... will be remain in dispenser. Load garments in less effective cleaning.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not load... on load after washer has started.
Do not overfill dispenser, which causes immediate dispensing. Load is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for clothes to load. Washer not loaded properly....
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
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Use cycle designed for 5 seconds.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to measure correctly. If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as cycle is complete. Do not load above the stainless steel portion of bleach dispenser when...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... the 50 United States and Canada, contact your sales slip together for Factory Speci ed Parts and repair labor to determine if another warranty applies. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, re, ood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in your home...
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Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...laundry - Check your process for details. Use the fabric softener dispenser. Use only liquid fabric softener in a load. You may have hard water? Cabrio® Not rinsing well - The washer...High Efficiency(HE) detergent? washer with most cycles. Check your Use and Care Guide for temperature recommendations. This is on the lid lock. You will hear a ... -
How do I open the lid?- Top-Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... installing the washer? This may lock during transport. Top-load washer with Dispenser Drawer How do I open the lid of my Cabrio TM washer? or Are you started , press Start/Pause/Unlock. Press the Power button to open the lid after the cycle has started the washer? Open lid Display shows "lid" - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers... -
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will unlock briefly before water is not cleaning laundry - Do not add more water will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. video How does the top-load HE washer work? Load-sensing Energy Star top-load washer with Dispenser Drawer - The amount of water seems...
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