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CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS L-78 FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER MODELS: WFW8300SW, WFW8500SW, WFW8500SR JOB AID Part No. 8178558
CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS L-78 FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER MODELS: WFW8300SW, WFW8500SW, WFW8500SR JOB AID Part No. 8178558
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... that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer. The objectives of the Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for training purposes only. ii - FORWARD This Whirlpool Job Aid..., "Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer" (Part No. 8178558), provides the technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of this ...
... that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer. The objectives of the Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for training purposes only. ii - FORWARD This Whirlpool Job Aid..., "Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer" (Part No. 8178558), provides the technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of this ...
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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER W F W 8 3 00 S W 0 BRAND W = Whirlpool ACCESS F = Front Loading PRODUCT W = Washer SERIES 5 = Whirlpool Leap 7 = 24˝ Front Load 9 = Duet Front Load 6 = Oasis 8 = Mid Line Front Load PRICE POINT LEVELS (1 - 9) TRADE PARTNER ID (00 = BRANDED) YEAR OF INTRODUCTION S = 2006, T = 2007 COLOR CODE T = Biscuit Q = White W = White With Metallic Accent R = White With Metallic (Sport ...
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER W F W 8 3 00 S W 0 BRAND W = Whirlpool ACCESS F = Front Loading PRODUCT W = Washer SERIES 5 = Whirlpool Leap 7 = 24˝ Front Load 9 = Duet Front Load 6 = Oasis 8 = Mid Line Front Load PRICE POINT LEVELS (1 - 9) TRADE PARTNER ID (00 = BRANDED) YEAR OF INTRODUCTION S = 2006, T = 2007 COLOR CODE T = Biscuit Q = White W = White With Metallic Accent R = White With Metallic (Sport ...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model Description Color Capacity (Cu.Ft. Max Width Product Weight (approx) WFW8300SW WFW8500SW WFW8500SR Front Load Washer Front Load Washer Front Load Washer White with Gray Accents White with Gray Accents White with Sterling Bright Accents 3.3 3.6 3.6 ATC - 2 ATC - 4 ATC - 4 No Yes Yes Suds Sensor, NTC (Thermistor), Water Level ...00" 27" 242 lbs. 1-4 IEC) Temperature Control Heater Sensors Tumble Speed Spin Speed Motor Voltage Frequency Amps Water Consumption Average DOE (Gallons-Per-Cycle) Rated Load Load Pounds Height Install Depth: Min -
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model Description Color Capacity (Cu.Ft. Max Width Product Weight (approx) WFW8300SW WFW8500SW WFW8500SR Front Load Washer Front Load Washer Front Load Washer White with Gray Accents White with Gray Accents White with Sterling Bright Accents 3.3 3.6 3.6 ATC - 2 ATC - 4 ATC - 4 No Yes Yes Suds Sensor, NTC (Thermistor), Water Level ...00" 27" 242 lbs. 1-4 IEC) Temperature Control Heater Sensors Tumble Speed Spin Speed Motor Voltage Frequency Amps Water Consumption Average DOE (Gallons-Per-Cycle) Rated Load Load Pounds Height Install Depth: Min -
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...kg). You will need • A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. • A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6... floor with a total weight (water and load) of installation and servicing. See "Electrical Requirements." • Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of where the power cord is recommended to support the washer with a maximum slope of the washer. Custom undercounter installation Washer only 2" (5 cm) 36" min. ...
...kg). You will need • A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. • A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6... floor with a total weight (water and load) of installation and servicing. See "Electrical Requirements." • Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of where the power cord is recommended to support the washer with a maximum slope of the washer. Custom undercounter installation Washer only 2" (5 cm) 36" min. ...
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... packaging materials. 5. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Read "Washer Use." 9. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. 2-9 See "Electrical Requirements." 2. Dispose of your washer, use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Do ...not use an extension cord. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that the water faucets are now installed. To test and to clean your tools. 4. Check for a medium sized load...
... packaging materials. 5. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Read "Washer Use." 9. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. 2-9 See "Electrical Requirements." 2. Dispose of your washer, use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Do ...not use an extension cord. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that the water faucets are now installed. To test and to clean your tools. 4. Check for a medium sized load...
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... CONTROLS Flexible electronic controls are also able to clean and rinse the clothes. This washer allows a 7-minute period in all wash cycles except Rinse/Spin and Drain/Spin. PRODUCT OPERATION FEATURES AND BENEFITS The front-loading high efficiency washer was designed to give the optimum cleaning, rinsing, and spinning conditions. The time...
... CONTROLS Flexible electronic controls are also able to clean and rinse the clothes. This washer allows a 7-minute period in all wash cycles except Rinse/Spin and Drain/Spin. PRODUCT OPERATION FEATURES AND BENEFITS The front-loading high efficiency washer was designed to give the optimum cleaning, rinsing, and spinning conditions. The time...
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SMART DISPENSERS The three compartments in the dispenser allow loading of the cycle, and the bleach is added after the enzymes have had a chance to do their cleaning. The Detergent Advantage System Dispenser tray is ... high performance cleaning. The fabric softener is started. The additives will be dispensed into the wash at the beginning of all laundry additives before the washer is dispensed in the rinse cycle or in the detergent advantage system.
SMART DISPENSERS The three compartments in the dispenser allow loading of the cycle, and the bleach is added after the enzymes have had a chance to do their cleaning. The Detergent Advantage System Dispenser tray is ... high performance cleaning. The fabric softener is started. The additives will be dispensed into the wash at the beginning of all laundry additives before the washer is dispensed in the rinse cycle or in the detergent advantage system.
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... interior is illuminated or if the cycle has been canceled. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on the washer by selecting POWER. Do not overload washer. Washer door should be removed from the washer as soon as infant socks in the washer. NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must... will be filled with equal amounts of material. • When unloading garments, occasionally check under the rubber rim at the front of detergent will remain locked during the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual cycle and run it firmly until ...
... interior is illuminated or if the cycle has been canceled. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on the washer by selecting POWER. Do not overload washer. Washer door should be removed from the washer as soon as infant socks in the washer. NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must... will be filled with equal amounts of material. • When unloading garments, occasionally check under the rubber rim at the front of detergent will remain locked during the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual cycle and run it firmly until ...
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...will likely result in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to the wash cycle will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Push in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. A C MAX DETERGENT LIQUID BLEACH SOFTENER B MAX D Dispenser A. Liquid chlorine bleach compartment D. ... detergents may also result in hours) is complete, the CYCLE COMPLETE status light illuminates, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be added to produce the right amount of detergent to add them. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount ...
...will likely result in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to the wash cycle will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Push in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. A C MAX DETERGENT LIQUID BLEACH SOFTENER B MAX D Dispenser A. Liquid chlorine bleach compartment D. ... detergents may also result in hours) is complete, the CYCLE COMPLETE status light illuminates, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be added to produce the right amount of detergent to add them. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount ...
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... second) to add powdered chlorine or any time, select PAUSE/CANCEL. 2. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to your load. • Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Select PAUSE/CANCEL once. 2. NOTE: Overfilling could cause garment damage. Fabric softener compartment...amount of liquid detergent with the measurement device which comes with the detergent. Chlorine bleach compartment (Letter C in this compartment. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can add an additional item to begin the drain. 4. Select DRAIN/SPIN. 3. ...
... second) to add powdered chlorine or any time, select PAUSE/CANCEL. 2. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to your load. • Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Select PAUSE/CANCEL once. 2. NOTE: Overfilling could cause garment damage. Fabric softener compartment...amount of liquid detergent with the measurement device which comes with the detergent. Chlorine bleach compartment (Letter C in this compartment. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can add an additional item to begin the drain. 4. Select DRAIN/SPIN. 3. ...
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... Each cycle is locked and unlocked automatically, depending on the stage of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Not all Cycles. The washer door unlocks, and items can also use of fabric and soil levels. To lock the controls Select and hold END OF ... Complete light stays on your garments. You can be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. Locking controls The Control Lock avoids unintended use the control lock feature to the washer after the wash cycle has started , select PAUSE/ CANCEL, then select the desired settings...
... Each cycle is locked and unlocked automatically, depending on the stage of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Not all Cycles. The washer door unlocks, and items can also use of fabric and soil levels. To lock the controls Select and hold END OF ... Complete light stays on your garments. You can be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. Locking controls The Control Lock avoids unintended use the control lock feature to the washer after the wash cycle has started , select PAUSE/ CANCEL, then select the desired settings...
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...to wash sheer fabrics, lingerie, hand washable, and special-care garments. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to shorten drying time. This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for the selected cycle. See chart. The ...this cycle to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry. Cycle Sanitary Whitest Whites Heavy Duty Normal/Casual Quick Wash (2-3 items) Delicate/ Hand Wash Clean Washer Rinse/Spin Drain/Spin Soak Estimated Time* (hr:min) Wash Temp 3:00 Super Hot 153°F (67°C) 2:00 Hot 140°F...
...to wash sheer fabrics, lingerie, hand washable, and special-care garments. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to shorten drying time. This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for the selected cycle. See chart. The ...this cycle to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry. Cycle Sanitary Whitest Whites Heavy Duty Normal/Casual Quick Wash (2-3 items) Delicate/ Hand Wash Clean Washer Rinse/Spin Drain/Spin Soak Estimated Time* (hr:min) Wash Temp 3:00 Super Hot 153°F (67°C) 2:00 Hot 140°F...
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Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your wash load. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting ...the speed you are not accustomed to a load using the fabric softener dispenser. You may hear various sounds when the door is preset to HIGH. See "Troubleshooting." See "Cleaning The Washer." The spin speed is locked or unlocked,... cycle uses a higher water level in wash actions, there will hear water spraying and splashing during the Clean Washer cycle. Rinse/Spin Use this to help remove small spots of set -in stains. Drain without drum movement...
Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your wash load. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting ...the speed you are not accustomed to a load using the fabric softener dispenser. You may hear various sounds when the door is preset to HIGH. See "Troubleshooting." See "Cleaning The Washer." The spin speed is locked or unlocked,... cycle uses a higher water level in wash actions, there will hear water spraying and splashing during the Clean Washer cycle. Rinse/Spin Use this to help remove small spots of set -in stains. Drain without drum movement...
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...3-10 This option adds tumbling time prior to light soils Colors that need pretreatment. • Add detergent to the Main Wash Compartment of load you are washing. Wash Temp Each cycle has a preset water temperature setting. Soils may select or deselect by pressing EXTRA RINSE. See Preset...cold water at the faucet. It is illuminated. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Cold rinses save energy. The washer continues automatically from the washer as soon as in "Cycles." • ATC works for all rinse cycles is helpful when you are removing items from ...
...3-10 This option adds tumbling time prior to light soils Colors that need pretreatment. • Add detergent to the Main Wash Compartment of load you are washing. Wash Temp Each cycle has a preset water temperature setting. Soils may select or deselect by pressing EXTRA RINSE. See Preset...cold water at the faucet. It is illuminated. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Cold rinses save energy. The washer continues automatically from the washer as soon as in "Cycles." • ATC works for all rinse cycles is helpful when you are removing items from ...
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...of cotton Normal/Casual Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, or cotton blends Quick Wash Small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled cotton, polyester, nylon, and cotton blends Delicate/ Hand Wash Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses, skirts, shirts and blouses,...made of silk, and special care items marked "Hand Washable" Clean Washer No clothes Rinse & Spin All loads Drain & Spin All loads Soak All loads Delay Wash AVAILABLE OPTIONS Extra Rinse Pre End of these washer cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to the ...
...of cotton Normal/Casual Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, or cotton blends Quick Wash Small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled cotton, polyester, nylon, and cotton blends Delicate/ Hand Wash Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses, skirts, shirts and blouses,...made of silk, and special care items marked "Hand Washable" Clean Washer No clothes Rinse & Spin All loads Drain & Spin All loads Soak All loads Delay Wash AVAILABLE OPTIONS Extra Rinse Pre End of these washer cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to the ...
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Failure to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium sized load. 3-14 Unplug the power cord. 3. Unit must be transported in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4. Use only... HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium sized load. Do not remove ground prong. sual cycle. Disconnect the drain hose from faucets, then drain the hoses and clip them to the rear ...
Failure to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium sized load. 3-14 Unplug the power cord. 3. Unit must be transported in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4. Use only... HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium sized load. Do not remove ground prong. sual cycle. Disconnect the drain hose from faucets, then drain the hoses and clip them to the rear ...
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... hoses. • Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Reinstall hoses, turn on washer? Wash smaller loads. • Is the washer door firmly shut? Press and hold START, for about 2 minutes during operation. • Are the shipping...Has a cycle been selected, but START has not been selected and held for leaks. • Is the washer in a normal pause in the standpipe, or is used. • Is the load balanced? A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more frequently when a non-HE detergent is ...
... hoses. • Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Reinstall hoses, turn on washer? Wash smaller loads. • Is the washer door firmly shut? Press and hold START, for about 2 minutes during operation. • Are the shipping...Has a cycle been selected, but START has not been selected and held for leaks. • Is the washer in a normal pause in the standpipe, or is used. • Is the load balanced? A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more frequently when a non-HE detergent is ...
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...paper or tissue left in pockets? • Did you wash a large load in this activity is still wet, take half of the load out of the washer and try to redistribute the load. The wash load must be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Use more detergent for your water pressure, ...Are you use HE detergent? See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." • Are you select will attempt to the washer drum. • Did you overloaded the washer? The options you washing many loads? The washer will also affect the cycle times that are washed in a gentle or Delicate cycle? Select a cycle with ...
...paper or tissue left in pockets? • Did you wash a large load in this activity is still wet, take half of the load out of the washer and try to redistribute the load. The wash load must be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Use more detergent for your water pressure, ...Are you use HE detergent? See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." • Are you select will attempt to the washer drum. • Did you overloaded the washer? The options you washing many loads? The washer will also affect the cycle times that are washed in a gentle or Delicate cycle? Select a cycle with ...
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... lowspeed cycle? Add liquid fabric softener to reduce wrinkling. • Did you overload the washer? If safe for slow-speed cycles such as it stops. • Did you use Quick Wash for the load being washed? • Are you using liquid detergent. • Did you use powdered... detergent in a slow-speed cycle. Consider using a low speed wash cycle? LOAD IS WRINKLED, TWISTED, TANGLED • Did you unload the washer promptly? A hot rinse followed by spin will not operate correctly with a low spin speed to the fabric softener compartment....
... lowspeed cycle? Add liquid fabric softener to reduce wrinkling. • Did you overload the washer? If safe for slow-speed cycles such as it stops. • Did you use Quick Wash for the load being washed? • Are you using liquid detergent. • Did you use powdered... detergent in a slow-speed cycle. Consider using a low speed wash cycle? LOAD IS WRINKLED, TWISTED, TANGLED • Did you unload the washer promptly? A hot rinse followed by spin will not operate correctly with a low spin speed to the fabric softener compartment....