Whirlpool WTW5600XW Support Question
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Question posted by ftJoanna on July 27th, 2014
Wtw5600xw Start When Lid Is Unlocked
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Owners Manual - Page 3
...of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of the clothes ...creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to produce the right amount of your past agitator-style washer. Rather than diluting detergent...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... delay.
DELAY WASH If you select a cycle, its default settings will be added to the washer to 9 hours (depending on the type of the soak period by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Then press START/Pause/Unlock to the cycle.
FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be changed. Adjust the temperature and spin...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... stage of the signal that the lid is pressed, the washer will unlock briefly before water is determined by ...washer, this option to turn button sounds on or off or on the selected cycle and spin speed. If you need to resume the cycle.
5 The lid will turn , and the lid will first perform a self-test on . Press START/Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/ Pause/Unlock...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. USING YOUR WASHER
1.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to items during washing... for best cleaning and to avoid pilling. Try mixing different sized items to reduce tangling. Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to be dispensed into detergent tray. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for information on your load size. Do not... option is normal for a small amount of water to immediately dispense into the washer too early. Starting Your Washer
6. HE detergents are made to ensure proper distribution at the end of suds ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... wash cycle begins.
Press DELAY WASH button to your previous washer provided. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to light soils
Cool - Bright colors Moderate to help dissolve detergents.
7. To cancel delaying a cycle: Press START/Pause/Unlock again to begin a wash cycle immediately.
If you select...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. NOTE: For best results, do not use to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock;
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as Deep Clean or Extra Rinse.
Unlocking the lid to add garments If you may take several minutes while load balance is left open the...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...: 1. Shut off both water faucets. 2. If moving : 1. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer.
4. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of time, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Air dry, or dry wtih a towel...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...have started the washer. Load could unbalance washer. Use Bulky Item cycle for proper installation:
Washer not level. It may block pump.
Fill hose washers....washer cabinet and properly secure it to drainpipe or laundry tub. Feet may be level to operate properly. Gurgling or humming Humming
Washer may not be in contact with floor, and washer must be unbalanced. See "Level the Washer...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... outlet. Reset a tripped circuit breaker.
Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to 3 minutes before water is added.
Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...not reversed. Remove any kinks in the basket. Inlet valve screens on load after washer has started.
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The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to slow or stop ...washes. Both hot and cold water faucets must be tightly packed or unbalanced. Check for your previous washer. Be sure to the inlet valve. Load garments in the load, Select Drain & Spin. ...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... improve cleaning.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in ... water.
Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load after washer has started. Load is tightly packed.
Wash like colors together. Not using too much...
Owners Manual - Page 16
....
The washer will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. The lid will not start or fill with low water pressure may not have been damaged before starting a cycle...Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
Fabric damage
Residual powder in Washer Maintenance. Soils...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
...capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). install no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of ... space for planning purposes only. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. Dimensions are required. DRAIN SYSTEM Floor standpipe drain system
42" (1067 mm)
For closet...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". If you have:
You will need:
Overhead sewer
...installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high;
If you need. Top of laundry tub must be purchased separately.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... equipped with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is adequate. It is recommended that the ground path is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation.
If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to install it and make sure lid is necessary for proper operation and to have...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. See "Tools and Parts".
6.
do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side of laundry tub.... shown in case you need additional parts with clamp.
IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Remove packing tray from tub. Free power cord
If clamp is not already in ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... contact with wooden block. Check levelness of front using lid, as needed.
Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
With washer in its final location, place a level on feet ... nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to raise the washer. 12. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Adjust leveling feet...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
Close lid. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 q Dispose of washer. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. .... q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your Washer User Instructions. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped.
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How do I open the lid?- Top-Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... the cycle. Wait until the lid lock light turns off . Are you started , press Start/Pause/Unlock. This will unlock once washer movement has has stopped. Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners The door will not open the lid after the cycle has started the washer? How do I open the lid of my Cabrio... -
Sounds different than my previous washer - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
.... Play the sound of the end of washing. Play the sound of start of water filling the washer . video Sounds during wash - sound clips Sounds during wash - washer with any new product, you will make a slight turn. 12 seconds later the lid unlocks. Play final high speed spin. Top-load HE with Dispenser Drawer... -
Lid lock light is flashing - Top Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... the Start/Pause/Unlock button? Find Manuals & Is the lid closed? Close the lid. The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not start - Guides: /shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/service/modelnumber.jsp','modelnumber',500,480);return false;" href="#"> Lookup Model # Washer will not fill or start or fill with the lid open. Top-load HE washer with...
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