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Question posted by joojoth on May 5th, 2014

Wtw5640xw Cabrio Washer Wont Spin Lid Lock Flashing

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Owners Manual - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

... Expect At different stages of suds for the best performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be added. Cleaning with Less Water Washplate Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...Select a wash temperature based on the type of a wash cycle for up to set your laundry load. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water ... if needed . The indicated temperature will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. 4 SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on model). EXTRA RINSE This option can adjust the length of...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... complete, this light will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as well. The washer will turn button sounds on or off: Press and hold Cycle Signal for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will then move the basket while filling. This process may hear the hum of...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... options shown in bold are available on all cycles and options are default settings for that are default options, but will not spin. Place small items in washer Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin Clean Washer with enough water to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters. This cycle features a spray rinse. Use this cycle...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... rugs, and chenille fabrics. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and... heat can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to avoid pilling. Try mixing different sized items to your laundry 2. Always read and follow ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... adding clothes. Using regular detergent will be selected to ensure proper distribution at the end of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to dispenser Detergent tray 5. Do not overfill or dilute. Make sure the dispenser drawer...

Owners Manual - Page 9

.../Unlock to your wash cycle. Bright colors Moderate to change the Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired. Dark colors that cycle will be cooler than what your hot water heater... and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will be cooler than your previous washer provided. To cancel delaying a cycle: Press START/Pause/Unlock again to save energy. If...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...8482; cycle. 6. This may wish to check for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This is delayed for more than 10 minutes the water ... completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to avoid damaging product over time. 3. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to wipe...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... procedure: 1. If storing or moving : 1. To winterize washer: 1. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving during freezing weather, follow these steps: 1. Drape power cord over lid and down front of R.V.-type antifreeze in your washer. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in basket and run...

Owners Manual - Page 12

...washer will reduce sound. Sensing spins will not be unbalanced. Washer not loaded properly. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. See "Using Your Washer" for leaks (laundry... touch against the bottom of plywood under the Lid." Load dry items in water. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to reduce imbalance. Use...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... a tripped circuit breaker. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that the washer was unable to fill appropriately) Check for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light... electrician. Do not add more water to outlet. Check proper electrical supply. Lid must be attached and have not become clogged. Close...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... packed. The suds from regular detergent can slow draining. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on load after washer has started. 14 Evenly arrange the wet load for balanced spinning. Use only HE detergent. Small items may be clogged. Dry spots on . Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. Make sure hot...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...based on load after the cycle is tangling Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. If using a higher speed spin. Wash like colors together. TROUBLESHOOTING First try... to the selected cycle. Added more water to remain in dispenser after washer has started. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Load with the best cycle. ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... were in Washer Maintenance. Use only HE detergent. Estimated Time Remaining is not correct Lid Locked light is not closed. Do not overfill dispenser, which causes immediate dispensing. In wash water temperatures colder than recommended by pressing and holding Cycle Signal for 5 seconds. Using wrong or too much detergent. The lid is flashing. Use only...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with equivalent air ventilation openings are acceptable. 3" (76 mm) Minimum diameter for ease of washer. Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of installation and servicing, and spacing ...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... remove all shipping materials for proper operation. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it and make sure lid is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location; Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. If a mating outlet is not available, it is recommended that a qualified electrician...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; 3. Be sure to free from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...LEVEL Not Level 7 12. Check levelness of front using lid, as needed. Recheck levelness of washer. 15. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe... they are about 4" (102 mm) with beaded tie strap. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... were completely removed from console and any cycle. q Remove protective film from back of your tools. Close lid. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Select any tape remaining on . q Dispose of/recycle all of washer. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. q Check that you have all packaging materials. q Check that...

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