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Question posted by jedelmore9 on August 14th, 2013

Different Wash Setting

My washer will not go to any wash setting but qucik wash? Know turn but does not set at anything but quick wash. Was working find until one week ago when I did a quick was and now it will not change from that setting. Please help

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Installation Guide - Page 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 19/16" (39.5 mm) Flashlight (optional) 4" min (102 mm) Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) Wood block Drain ...

Installation Guide - Page 3

...You will need : ■■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. ■■ A grounded electrical outlet located within...a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. To order, please refer to water, weather, or at temperatures below 32° F (0° C). Install your responsibility. IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store washer where it ...

Installation Guide - Page 4

... recommended. ■■ This washer is equipped with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 96" (2.4 m), you must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of wash tub. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is properly grounded...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... foam shipping base has been removed from shipping carton on cardboard supports. Then, set the washer onto cardboard before laying washer on its back and place on floor behind washer for proper operation and to your floors. It is stored inside the washer cabinet. 1. IMPORTANT: Do not force excess drain hose back into rear of...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... or washer. The hose must be connected to work properly. Place drain hose in attaching hoses to make sure that your water inlet hoses have flat washers at both...washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Connect drain hose form CONNECT INLET HOSES 1. Do not use old hoses. Attach the hose labeled hot to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn...

Installation Guide - Page 7

... to work properly. Check for washer to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie (A). Then place the level on water faucets to washer LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT:...washer to final location Attach hot water hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Both hoses must be needed to faucets or washer. Damage can result. Rock the washer...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10405151) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*, WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y* Cat...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 ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

...-water washer The most striking difference in short pulses to soak. There will not see a washer basket full of the cycle, as done in the basket. IMPORTANT: You will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Using regular detergent will hear the motor turn the basket in your previous washer. This low-water wash method uses less...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...wash water than what your previous washer provided. • Even for cold wash settings, some are preset to work with all cycles, and some warm water may increase wrinkling in the Estimated Time Remaining display and a different wash time will leave your load more wash...Press to turn the washer OFF. 2 WASH CYCLE KNOB Turn the Wash Cycle knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. Factors...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

Items to wash: Lightly soiled garments Machine-wash silks, hand-wash fabrics and wool Cycle: Quick Wash Wash Temp*: Hot Warm Cool Cold Handwash/ Delicate Warm Cool Cold ...must use a cold rinse temperature. ** Not all models default to the same Soil Level setting. This cycle uses intermittent wash action with cool water and slow spin to Medium on all cycles and options are needed in ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with separate cycle knob positions for that cycle to a lower setting. Use this cycle every 30 washes to a lower setting. Spin speed is adjustable. * Wash temperatures vary according to wash: No clothes in washer Cycle: Clean Washer with Affresh® Wash Spin Soil Temp*: Speed: Level: Available Options...

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer ...Turn knits inside out to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Try mixing different sized garments to items during washing...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

...: Fabric Softener option must be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Do not use . Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. 9 Add HE detergent to immediately dispense into dispenser; NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the last rinse...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

...help dissolve detergents. Then close lid and press START/PAUSE again to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Wash Temp, if desired. Estimated Time Remaining will light up with all ...wash cycle. Select cycle Turn cycle knob to choose your garments. 10 Press the START/PAUSE button to add garments If you select a cycle, the default settings for more than what your hot water heater setting...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

..., wipe with AFFRESH® cycle. 6. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your clothes. Turn off both water faucets; IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to wipe up any spills. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 11 Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in basket and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to avoid damaging...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

...normal operation for an HE low-water washer. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or jeans jacket with all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated. Item or load...removed during spinning Load could be necessary to call . Check all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) An unbalanced load can backup out of...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

.... Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may be sure the Fabric Softener option is selected. Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures Washer may not allow the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... . Be sure to measure correctly. Do not load garments directly over the center of water. This is tangling (cont.) Wash action and/or spin speed too fast for assistance and to washer. Not using Quick Wash cycle (on load size and soil level. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

...bleach spills. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible, depending on washer lid prevent it from locking. Check plumbing ...for service. 17 See "Installation Instructions". Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on top of laundry, from drain hose. If the dial is left open for small amounts of the wash...

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