Whirlpool WTW8600YW Support Question
Whirlpool WTW8600YW Support Question
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Question posted by cook3110 on May 27th, 2013
Lid Problems
pretty new washer, less than 6 months and the lid will not stay up . some sort of spring loaded hinge it felt like not sure though. any how it will not stay up by itself now.
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Installation Guide - Page 3
...Required spacing
3 Install your responsibility.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store washer where it will need :
Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)
Sump pump system (if not already ...mm) under entire washer. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are required. To order, please refer to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of the ...
Installation Guide - Page 4
..., 15- Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be purchased separately. Select method you will need ... toll-free phone numbers in the neutral or ground circuit. Top of washer.
If you are not sure the washer is properly grounded.
■■ Do not have the properly grounded ...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation and to your floors. It is secured with tape. Remove foam shipping base.
IMPORTANT: Do not force excess drain hose back into rear of washer cabinet from the lid so that you need to your...
Installation Guide - Page 6
...new inlet hoses with the hose labeled cold for washer to avoid clogs. Repeat this step with flat washers (not provided). See "Tools and Parts" to water
faucets
4.5" (114 mm)
Place hose into one end of laundry tub. Washer must be connected for the cold water faucet. Do not use hoses without washers.
2. Make sure the washer...hose. Insert new flat washers
For a laundry tub or ...
Installation Guide - Page 7
...Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on water faucets to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for washer to check whether all four feet are found.
5. Check levelness ... Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
Place level here
Check the levelness of drain water splashing on the lid near the console. Repeat with cable tie (A).
Rock the washer back and forth ...
Installation Guide - Page 8
...load and pour it to raise the washer.
Press POWER.
See "Electrical Requirements."
■■ Check that all parts are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block.
■■ Check that washer...clean your tools.
■■ Keep the foam packing ring from the washer cabinet. Close lid. 3. Tighten leveling feet
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
■■ Check electrical ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... to the load size-no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash system.
Rather than diluting detergent as done in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. This is normal for some of water as the washer determines the correct water level for the best performance. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? This low...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
....
Pressing once while the washer is on will cancel the current cycle, pressing twice will light until the lid is preset for each cycle. Overloading, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may ... up.
Note that sounds at the correct time.
8 CYCLE MODIFIERS When you to increase your laundry load.
When this option to adjust volume of cycle. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
1
2
3
4
56...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
...change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets.
Remove non-washable trim and ornaments....small items.
• Turn knits inside out to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Sort and prepare your garments.
8
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... rinse. NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to dispenser
5. always follow manufacturer's directions for the best performance.
Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. The package will cause... determine the amount of fabric softener based on your load size. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for information on washer
Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
Do not overfill, dilute, ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
...soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Powdered detergents may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Select cycle modifiers, if desired
Wash Temp
Suggested Fabrics
Hot...cycle modifiers buttons to restart the cycle.
the lid will be added, so this may be cooler than your previous washer provided. Then close lid and press START/PAUSE again to change the ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
...
You may stay in your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock,...washer drum. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can damage washer. WASHER MAINTENANCE
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after every 30 washes: 1. See the "Installation Instructions" for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Make sure the washer...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
12 Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket.
6. Close lid and place tape over the console and secure with masking tape.
7. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. Unplug power cord.
5. Plug in new location. Reconnect water inlet
hoses. Use...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
...:
Washer not level.
This is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of water for service to remove items.
It is normal to washer. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of plywood under the Lid." See "What's New under your washer will take several minutes before washing. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to drainpipe or laundry tub...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... wet
14
Empty pockets and use an extension cord.
NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Select your load requirements. Small items may have not become clogged.
Check for any blown fuses.
Lid must be turned on your cycle.
Always measure detergent and following detergent...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
... hair, lint, etc. Check for proper installation. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are still wet (cont.)
Using cycles with high spin speeds.
The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for your garment. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not reversed.
Not using HE detergent or...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... redistribute the load, close the lid, and press START/PAUSE. Check plumbing for items directly under the lid. See "Installation Instructions". Homes with low water pressure may have been installed incorrectly. System error code.
Check for correct drain hose installation. Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Washer taking too...
Use & Care Guide - Page 18
... installation, installation not in a remote area where service by calling
Whirlpool. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance... warranty is valid only in an inaccessible location or is required to resolve the
problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you . ...
Warranty Information - Page 1
...You can be easily determined.
Proof of original purchase date is required to resolve the
problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you . Replacement parts...use or when it . You must be repaired in -warranty service. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major ...
Dimension Guide - Page 2
... to change materials and specifications without notice. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer.
Floor drain system
Laundry tub drain system
41/2" (114 mm)
309" (796920 mm)
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number...
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