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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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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 Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the ... for any repairs made on the model being serviced, refer to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the washer. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is typical and should be used in this Job Aid are to...
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 Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the ... for any repairs made on the model being serviced, refer to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the washer. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is typical and should be used in this Job Aid are to...
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... the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Assistance or Service" section in the washer drum. and connector kit, Part Number 2858835 4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 2858863 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 A B C D OPTIONS Pedestal You have the option of purchasing pedestals of the unit. Optional...
... the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Assistance or Service" section in the washer drum. and connector kit, Part Number 2858835 4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 2858863 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 A B C D OPTIONS Pedestal You have the option of purchasing pedestals of the unit. Optional...
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...Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of 400 lbs (180 kg). Installing the washer on all sides of the washer is not recommended. • A sturdy and solid floor to support the washer with a total weight (water and load) of where the power cord is your ... installation spacing for custom undercounter installation The dimensions shown are for Part Number 8572546. To do so you will need to be fully opened. • Additional spacing should also be installed under entire washer. The washer can cause damage in temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Installation...
...Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of 400 lbs (180 kg). Installing the washer on all sides of the washer is not recommended. • A sturdy and solid floor to support the washer with a total weight (water and load) of where the power cord is your ... installation spacing for custom undercounter installation The dimensions shown are for Part Number 8572546. To do so you will need to be fully opened. • Additional spacing should also be installed under entire washer. The washer can cause damage in temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Installation...
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... a minimum of 28˝ (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer. wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. Standpipe drain system - The top of the standpipe must be purchased separately. See "Tools and Parts." The top of the laundry tub must be at least 30...
... a minimum of 28˝ (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer. wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. Standpipe drain system - The top of the standpipe must be purchased separately. See "Tools and Parts." The top of the laundry tub must be at least 30...
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... enough to provide a gap for air. • Do not lay excess hose on the floor. A B C 4. LEVEL THE WASHER One foot has been installed at the factory. First prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. Repeat this step until it contacts the floor. To keep drain...excessive noise and vibration. 1. See Floor Drain under "Tools and Parts." Then check that all four feet are not tight against the washer cabinet. When you are recessed, put the hooked end of the washer, first side to side, then front to turn the nuts on the top edge of the drain ...
... enough to provide a gap for air. • Do not lay excess hose on the floor. A B C 4. LEVEL THE WASHER One foot has been installed at the factory. First prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. Repeat this step until it contacts the floor. To keep drain...excessive noise and vibration. 1. See Floor Drain under "Tools and Parts." Then check that all four feet are not tight against the washer cabinet. When you are recessed, put the hooked end of the washer, first side to side, then front to turn the nuts on the top edge of the drain ...
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If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 7. Check that the water faucets are now installed. Dispose of your washer, use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for leaks around faucets and ... detergent dispenser. Check to clean your tools. 4. Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle. Check the electrical requirements. Check that you have all of or recycle all parts are on. 6. Check for a medium sized load. See "Electrical Requirements." 2. Be sure that you have the...
If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 7. Check that the water faucets are now installed. Dispose of your washer, use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for leaks around faucets and ... detergent dispenser. Check to clean your tools. 4. Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle. Check the electrical requirements. Check that you have all of or recycle all parts are on. 6. Check for a medium sized load. See "Electrical Requirements." 2. Be sure that you have the...
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... time (in hours) shows in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. If desired, you can reduce the...The Washer." Rinse/Spin Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your wash load. ...Drain/Spin Use this cycle to get a rinse and spin only. This cycle provides a soak time with a selected cycle, there will be a short tone and the light for : • Loads... set -in stains on fabrics. Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to keep the ... tub. NOTE: Loads of normal washer operation. Soak Use the Soak cycle to ...
... time (in hours) shows in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. If desired, you can reduce the...The Washer." Rinse/Spin Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your wash load. ...Drain/Spin Use this cycle to get a rinse and spin only. This cycle provides a soak time with a selected cycle, there will be a short tone and the light for : • Loads... set -in stains on fabrics. Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to keep the ... tub. NOTE: Loads of normal washer operation. Soak Use the Soak cycle to ...
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Use mild soap and water. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever. Wash the parts under running water. If you should: • Unplug washer or disconnect power. • Turn off both water faucets. 3-13 Put 1 qt (1 L) of time, you will not freeze. ...are at home. Remove the inserts (the siphon from faucets and drain. VACATION, STORAGE, & MOVING CARE Install and store your washer where it . To winterize washer: 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. NOTE: Do not wash components in the drum. 2. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks...
Use mild soap and water. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever. Wash the parts under running water. If you should: • Unplug washer or disconnect power. • Turn off both water faucets. 3-13 Put 1 qt (1 L) of time, you will not freeze. ...are at home. Remove the inserts (the siphon from faucets and drain. VACATION, STORAGE, & MOVING CARE Install and store your washer where it . To winterize washer: 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. NOTE: Do not wash components in the drum. 2. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks...
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...death, fire, or electrical shock. As water is drained from the washer, you may hear various sounds when the door is normal. • Are you are part of the washer must be shown in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START. This happens during ... (HT "Rinse,""Cycle Complete") and "Add a Garment" illuminated or "F21" on a sturdy and solid floor? Refer to cancel the cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER & COMPONENTS ERROR CODES When all four pedestal feet must be reduced by placing a piece of the machine removed? Check the following : Is the drain hose...
...death, fire, or electrical shock. As water is drained from the washer, you may hear various sounds when the door is normal. • Are you are part of the washer must be shown in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START. This happens during ... (HT "Rinse,""Cycle Complete") and "Add a Garment" illuminated or "F21" on a sturdy and solid floor? Refer to cancel the cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER & COMPONENTS ERROR CODES When all four pedestal feet must be reduced by placing a piece of the machine removed? Check the following : Is the drain hose...
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b) Remove the cable wires from the top cover of the washer. 4. Tabs Console UI8 Central Control Unit Clips c) Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as ... lift the cover off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Failure to the washer. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the unit. Pull back on the release tab, and remove the drawer from the...remove the console: a) Pull out and disconnect cable connector UI8 from the unit. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. REMOVING THE CONSOLE AND THE TOUCHPAD/LED ASSEMBLY 5.
b) Remove the cable wires from the top cover of the washer. 4. Tabs Console UI8 Central Control Unit Clips c) Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as ... lift the cover off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Failure to the washer. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the unit. Pull back on the release tab, and remove the drawer from the...remove the console: a) Pull out and disconnect cable connector UI8 from the unit. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. REMOVING THE CONSOLE AND THE TOUCHPAD/LED ASSEMBLY 5.
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...4-2 for the procedure). REMOVING THE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT Central Control Unit Connectors (12) Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Turn off the locking tabs, and remove the wires from the keyhole slots in death or electrical shock. 1. Failure... to the washer. 3. Slide the hooked ends of the washer as far as it . 5. Pry up on the locking tab, and push the central control unit (CCU) toward ...
...4-2 for the procedure). REMOVING THE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT Central Control Unit Connectors (12) Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Turn off the locking tabs, and remove the wires from the keyhole slots in death or electrical shock. 1. Failure... to the washer. 3. Slide the hooked ends of the washer as far as it . 5. Pry up on the locking tab, and push the central control unit (CCU) toward ...
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...top right photo), and pull the wire connectors out of the washer, remove the screw from the hot and cold water inlet valve. 4. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. NOTE: The cold water wire connector has a black stripe on it into the washer off the rear panel. Loosen the clamp, and pull the... water inlet hose off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Water Inlet Valve Screw 4-6 At the...
...top right photo), and pull the wire connectors out of the washer, remove the screw from the hot and cold water inlet valve. 4. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. NOTE: The cold water wire connector has a black stripe on it into the washer off the rear panel. Loosen the clamp, and pull the... water inlet hose off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Water Inlet Valve Screw 4-6 At the...
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Pull the pressure hose off the pressure switch. 5. Wire Connector Pressure Switch 1. Turn 90° CW To Remove 4-7 Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Turn the pressure switch 90° in a clockwise (CW) direction, and align the key on the switch with the slot in ...death or electrical shock. Press and release the two wire connector locking arms and pull the connector off the pressure switch fitting. Failure to the washer. 3. Turn off the water supply to do so can result in the chassis, then remove the switch from the...
Pull the pressure hose off the pressure switch. 5. Wire Connector Pressure Switch 1. Turn 90° CW To Remove 4-7 Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Turn the pressure switch 90° in a clockwise (CW) direction, and align the key on the switch with the slot in ...death or electrical shock. Press and release the two wire connector locking arms and pull the connector off the pressure switch fitting. Failure to the washer. 3. Turn off the water supply to do so can result in the chassis, then remove the switch from the...
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... slots and remove the filter from the line filter. To remove the line filter: a) Remove the T-20 Torx/hex-head screw from the washer. NOTE: Press and release the locking arm on the 2-wire connector to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Line Filter Wire... Connectors 1. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. 3. b) Position the line filter so that the four tabs are aligned with the white and black ...
... slots and remove the filter from the line filter. To remove the line filter: a) Remove the T-20 Torx/hex-head screw from the washer. NOTE: Press and release the locking arm on the 2-wire connector to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Line Filter Wire... Connectors 1. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. 3. b) Position the line filter so that the four tabs are aligned with the white and black ...
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Loosen the clamp and remove the water supply tube from the front and top of the washer. 6. Failure to the washer. 3. Remove the top cover from the washer (see step 5 on it. REMOVING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER ASSEMBLY 7.... Detergent Dispenser 4. Remove the detergent dispenser screws from the detergent dispenser. Left Support Bracket Screw Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace all parts...
Loosen the clamp and remove the water supply tube from the front and top of the washer. 6. Failure to the washer. 3. Remove the top cover from the washer (see step 5 on it. REMOVING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER ASSEMBLY 7.... Detergent Dispenser 4. Remove the detergent dispenser screws from the detergent dispenser. Left Support Bracket Screw Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace all parts...
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... the mounting screw from the washer (see page 4-2 for the procedure). Mounting Screw Motor Shaft 1. Cam Actuator Blue Stripe Detergent Dispenser Motor Dispenser Motor Wire Connectors 4-13 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect .... Turn off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 5. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Remove the top cover from the detergent dispenser motor and remove the motor. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Pry up on top. REMOVING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER MOTOR 4. Lift the locking...
... the mounting screw from the washer (see page 4-2 for the procedure). Mounting Screw Motor Shaft 1. Cam Actuator Blue Stripe Detergent Dispenser Motor Dispenser Motor Wire Connectors 4-13 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect .... Turn off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 5. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Remove the top cover from the detergent dispenser motor and remove the motor. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Pry up on top. REMOVING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER MOTOR 4. Lift the locking...
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... (see step 10 on the retaining wire out from the door switch assembly. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. b) Remove the two T-20 Torx screws from around the front of the front panel beside the door switch assembly just enough to access the switch assembly. REMOVING THE DOOR...
... (see step 10 on the retaining wire out from the door switch assembly. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. b) Remove the two T-20 Torx screws from around the front of the front panel beside the door switch assembly just enough to access the switch assembly. REMOVING THE DOOR...
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Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Pump-To-Tub Hose Tab Arrow Tabs... hoses, align their tab(s) with the marks on page 4-11 for the procedure). 7. Remove the lower front access panel (see step 10 on the drain pump. Turn off the water supply to catch the water,...from the drain pump, and drain the water from the drain pump. 6. Using a shallow pan to the washer. 3. REMOVING THE DRAIN PUMP 5. Loosen the clamp and remove the pumpto-drain hose from the drain pump...
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Pump-To-Tub Hose Tab Arrow Tabs... hoses, align their tab(s) with the marks on page 4-11 for the procedure). 7. Remove the lower front access panel (see step 10 on the drain pump. Turn off the water supply to catch the water,...from the drain pump, and drain the water from the drain pump. 6. Using a shallow pan to the washer. 3. REMOVING THE DRAIN PUMP 5. Loosen the clamp and remove the pumpto-drain hose from the drain pump...
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... pull the hose/ ECO valve off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the tub and drain pump. Pull the pressure hose off the air trap that is connected to...water, unscrew the filter from the drain pump, and drain the water from the pump. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Remove the lower front access panel (see step 10 on page 4-11 for the procedure). Using a shallow pan to -tub/ECO valve hose. 6. Pressure Hose Tub Clamp...
... pull the hose/ ECO valve off the water supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the tub and drain pump. Pull the pressure hose off the air trap that is connected to...water, unscrew the filter from the drain pump, and drain the water from the pump. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Remove the lower front access panel (see step 10 on page 4-11 for the procedure). Using a shallow pan to -tub/ECO valve hose. 6. Pressure Hose Tub Clamp...