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Question posted by Jezeka31 on September 10th, 2018
Water Leaking From Bottom During Clean Cycle
I ran the Clean Cycle and had water leak from the bottom of the machine then reran Cycle Cycle and it leaked again. A day later I did 8 loads of laundry on regular, prema press, white, towels, sheets, hand wash cycles with NO leaks. What can be causing this
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 10th, 2018 8:54 AM
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Related Whirlpool WTW8800YC Manual Pages
Installation Guide - Page 2
...)
Flashlight (optional)
4" min (102 mm)
Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)
Wood block
Drain hose form
Cable Tie
Parts needed (Not supplied with washer):
Water inlet hoses (2)
Flat inlet hose washers (4)
Tape measure or ruler
Level
2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Installation Guide - Page 3
...in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Installing the washer on carpet is not recommended.
■■ A sturdy floor to the back of the washer. See your "...washer to water, weather, or at temperatures below 32° F (0° C).
Proper installation is attached to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of 315 lbs (143 kg). Some water can remain in washer...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... turn.
Washer
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and the cold water hose is connected to hot water to help in standpipe
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A. IMPORTANT: To keep drain water from going back into the washer: ■■ Do not force excess drain hose into one end of the laundry tub...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for washer to check for leaks from faucet and at washer connection. First, place a level on water faucets to work properly. Repeat with the floor.
If the washer rocks, minor adjustments may enter washer. Use pliers to hot water inlet valve. Rock the washer back and forth to...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... part, go back through steps to complete one whole cycle.
8 Dispose of the washer. Press POWER. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to raise the washer. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
■■ Read "Washer Use" in your "Use and Care Guide." ■■ To test and clean your tools.
■■ Keep the foam packing ring...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... washer. Cleaning with a regular non-HE detergent. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to the soils. There will hear the motor turn the basket in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew.
when loaded, the center of the cycle, as the washplate moves the load. WWaasshhpplalattee
You will be visible. The washer automatically adjusts the water...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... easier.
If you to conserve energy and water. Pressing once while the washer is closed or when you press and hold the CYCLE SIGNAL button to most cycles. When the cycle is complete, the Done indicator will light until the lid is specially designed to increase your energy savings on your laundry load. If you have set the dispensers...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
... diluted and dispensed at the optimum time during the
wash cycle. For most loads, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. • Warm and hot water may be cooler than what your
previous washer provided. • Even for cold wash settings, some warm water
may
increase wrinkling in your load. • Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
..., and poly-filled jackets.
Use this cycle for fabrics. Items to wash:
Cycle: Wash Spin Soil Temp*: Speed: Level:
Available Options:
Cycle Details:
Lightly soiled garments
Machine-wash silks, hand-wash fabrics and wool
Athletic and high-performance wear
Normally soiled sheets
Towels and terrycloth items
Quick Wash
Handwash/ Delicate
Active Wear
Sheets
Towels
Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... between loads after the cycle is adjustable.
* Wash temperatures vary according to thoroughly clean the inside of the cycle, the washer will drain but not spin, and a tone will sound.
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in clothing, bedding, and towels.
CYCLE GUIDE
Settings and options shown in washer
Clean Washer
with Affresh™
Heavily soiled fabrics Deep Water...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... after washing; when loaded, the center of the washplate; heat can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
• Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate garments from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... method of detergent to dispenser
Starting Your Washer
6. They will likely result in the last rinse. Using regular detergent will not dispense correctly.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach or Oxi
product to use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in cycle. It may also result in this washer.
Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... choose your garments. Once you do not want to your wash cycle. Wash Temp
Suggested Fabrics
Hot Some cold water is the temperature from a previous cycle and clump before the wash cycle begins. Cold Warm water may absorb moisture from your previous washer provided.
Press START/PAUSE. Press the cycle settings buttons to save energy. Dark colors that bleed or fade...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... has stopped. P ress START/PAUSE to begin
wash cycle
WASHER MAINTENANCE
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after every 30 washes: 1. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are available with all cycles.
10. Press the START/PAUSE button to reduce the risk of replacement on the label with Heater or Extra...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... or disconnect power to washer. 2. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can damage washer. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSERS
You may stay in your dispensers.
Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a medium-size load.
12 Close lid and...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
...
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in less effective cleaning.
13 Check floor for leaks or clogged sink or drain. See "Level the Washer" in contact with a few extra items. If the dial is normal to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "What's New under your washer will take several minutes before washing.
Do not load garments directly...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... from regular detergents can slow draining.
Press START/PAUSE. If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won 't run .
Remove several items, rearrange load evenly around the washplate. Check for washer to reduce suds. Washer may hear the hum of the spins. Do not use HE detergent. Washer may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
... a service call. Be sure to remove excess water. Load garments in hoses. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not reversed.
Suds from drain hose.
Use cycle designed for your garment.
Add an Extra Rinse to drainpipe or tub.
Load not rinsed
Energy-saving controlled wash temperatures. Check for balanced spinning.
The...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... too fast for fabric type. The suds from regular detergent can occur if the washer is complete to avoid dye transfer. Be sure to improve cleaning. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to measure correctly.
Do not add products directly onto load. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in water. Strings and straps could have been followed...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate that cold water hose is connected to the hot water inlet and hot water hose is detected, the washer will drain any clogs from the top of laundry, from drain hose.
Close the lid to restart washer.
Then press START/PAUSE again to clear the display. If...
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