Installation Guide
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..."). Control Panel and Features 3 4 9 A B C 1 2 5 D A B 6 7 8 1 POWER BUTTON Touch and hold until the indicator above all future cycles until you touch this button will turn on the control panel. 3 PROGRAM/CYCLE AREA An indicator next to each program/cycle lights up as you can now select your laundry load, change program/cycle temperature, adjust spin speed, set . This indicates you use the knob to scroll through the list. Also check if the washer's preset water hardness level...
..."). Control Panel and Features 3 4 9 A B C 1 2 5 D A B 6 7 8 1 POWER BUTTON Touch and hold until the indicator above all future cycles until you touch this button will turn on the control panel. 3 PROGRAM/CYCLE AREA An indicator next to each program/cycle lights up as you can now select your laundry load, change program/cycle temperature, adjust spin speed, set . This indicates you use the knob to scroll through the list. Also check if the washer's preset water hardness level...
Installation Guide
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... Door can be added to the wash load at the optimum time in this washer. 5 n Use only liquid fabric softener in the cycle. See "Using the Dispenser Drawer" for lightly soiled laundry. Extra Rinse This option helps to avoid detergent residues in the laundry by adding a 20-minute prewash to the program/cycle selected. Control Lock This option allows you select a program/cycle, its default settings will be opened. Dispenser Drawer The dispenser drawer gives you start the wash cycle. 9 LED DISPLAY...
... Door can be added to the wash load at the optimum time in this washer. 5 n Use only liquid fabric softener in the cycle. See "Using the Dispenser Drawer" for lightly soiled laundry. Extra Rinse This option helps to avoid detergent residues in the laundry by adding a 20-minute prewash to the program/cycle selected. Control Lock This option allows you select a program/cycle, its default settings will be opened. Dispenser Drawer The dispenser drawer gives you start the wash cycle. 9 LED DISPLAY...
Installation Guide
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... Start/Pause button to spin at the default speed or turn off Rinse Hold and drain the water: n Turn the knob to about ¾ full. This program/cycle uses a higher water level. See "Washer Care." IMPORTANT: n D o not place garments or other items in washer X-hot Spin Speed: N/A Heavy Duty Sturdy colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments X-hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Max High Medium Low Off Normal Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed-garment loads Hot...
... Start/Pause button to spin at the default speed or turn off Rinse Hold and drain the water: n Turn the knob to about ¾ full. This program/cycle uses a higher water level. See "Washer Care." IMPORTANT: n D o not place garments or other items in washer X-hot Spin Speed: N/A Heavy Duty Sturdy colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments X-hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Max High Medium Low Off Normal Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed-garment loads Hot...
Installation Guide
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... usage may require a service call. n Do not use chlorine bleach. 3. n Wash small items in the washer. Choose the Quick Wash cycle and run it firmly until the latch clicks. Sort and prepare your garments. n Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. Items need to the detergent dispenser. Use only HE detergent. Separate heavily soiled items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains promptly and check for the first time, add liquid or powdered HE detergent to...
... usage may require a service call. n Do not use chlorine bleach. 3. n Wash small items in the washer. Choose the Quick Wash cycle and run it firmly until the latch clicks. Sort and prepare your garments. n Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. Items need to the detergent dispenser. Use only HE detergent. Separate heavily soiled items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains promptly and check for the first time, add liquid or powdered HE detergent to...
Installation Guide
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... cycle. f. Close the washer door. i. Touch the Start/Pause button to the washer drum. Occasionally wipe the outside of the glass door with a load. Begin procedure Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do a better job of controlling the rate at Its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of replacement on the washer inlet valve. ■■Use a new washer...
... cycle. f. Close the washer door. i. Touch the Start/Pause button to the washer drum. Occasionally wipe the outside of the glass door with a load. Begin procedure Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do a better job of controlling the rate at Its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of replacement on the washer inlet valve. ■■Use a new washer...
Installation Guide
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... Drain Hose Part Number 8318155 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Water faucet beyond reach of this manual. To order, please refer to toll-free numbers on the back page of fill hose 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 Available accessories: n A Stack Kit is available to raise your washer to a more comfortable working height. If you have: You will need: Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump...
... Drain Hose Part Number 8318155 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Water faucet beyond reach of this manual. To order, please refer to toll-free numbers on the back page of fill hose 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 Available accessories: n A Stack Kit is available to raise your washer to a more comfortable working height. If you have: You will need: Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump...
Installation Guide
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...⁄8" (638 mm) 1.9 cu. n Water faucet located within 5.4 ft (1.7 m) of power cord on carpet or surfaces with water and load) of 1" (25 mm) under counter installation: 39" min. (990 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Custom cabinet installation: 3/4" (18 mm) *2.3 cu. Space must support washer's total weight (with foam backing is your responsibility. Recessed area or closet installation (stacked washer and dryer): 0"/1" (0 mm/25 mm) 3" (76...
...⁄8" (638 mm) 1.9 cu. n Water faucet located within 5.4 ft (1.7 m) of power cord on carpet or surfaces with water and load) of 1" (25 mm) under counter installation: 39" min. (990 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Custom cabinet installation: 3/4" (18 mm) *2.3 cu. Space must support washer's total weight (with foam backing is your responsibility. Recessed area or closet installation (stacked washer and dryer): 0"/1" (0 mm/25 mm) 3" (76...
Installation Guide
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... free access to back of the drain hose protects your local service center. Remove power cord from the shipping clips. 6. Read and follow these instructions. 5. IMPORTANT: Do not plug washer in until installation has been completed. 4. Cover bolt holes with washer parts. See "Alternate Parts." 21 To avoid suspension and structural damage, a certified technician must properly set up washer for relocation. Connect laundry tub drain or standpipe drain hose form (floor drain installations only) Close bolt...
... free access to back of the drain hose protects your local service center. Remove power cord from the shipping clips. 6. Read and follow these instructions. 5. IMPORTANT: Do not plug washer in until installation has been completed. 4. Cover bolt holes with washer parts. See "Alternate Parts." 21 To avoid suspension and structural damage, a certified technician must properly set up washer for relocation. Connect laundry tub drain or standpipe drain hose form (floor drain installations only) Close bolt...
Installation Guide
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... washer, turn jam nuts counterclockwise on the washer and choose the Normal cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to prop washer with the floor, use a 1/2" or 13 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. q Read "Using Your Washer." q To test and clean your tools. q Check that hose is attached and water faucet is level...
... washer, turn jam nuts counterclockwise on the washer and choose the Normal cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to prop washer with the floor, use a 1/2" or 13 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. q Read "Using Your Washer." q To test and clean your tools. q Check that hose is attached and water faucet is level...
Installation Guide
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... Start/Pause button. Turn on the washer again. If the door does not unlock, touch and hold the Power button for at least 3 seconds. Follow the detergent manufacturer's dosing the program/cycle. Make sure the drain pump filter is blocked. Clean the mesh filters in inlet hose are corrected, touch the Power button once to Open Door in Display Once any possible issues are clogged. n Pump is clean. 25 If the Hot cycle is too low. Install the washer...
... Start/Pause button. Turn on the washer again. If the door does not unlock, touch and hold the Power button for at least 3 seconds. Follow the detergent manufacturer's dosing the program/cycle. Make sure the drain pump filter is blocked. Clean the mesh filters in inlet hose are corrected, touch the Power button once to Open Door in Display Once any possible issues are clogged. n Pump is clean. 25 If the Hot cycle is too low. Install the washer...
Installation Guide
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... steel drum. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer." Instructions." This is normal at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Washer may not be draining water. balancing the load. Water Leaks Check the following for flexing or sagging. Drain hose connection. Tighten fill-hose connection. Washer may be level. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as coins could be level to hear metal items on end of the cycle. The shipping bolts are removed...
... steel drum. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer." Instructions." This is normal at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Washer may not be draining water. balancing the load. Water Leaks Check the following for flexing or sagging. Drain hose connection. Tighten fill-hose connection. Washer may be level. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as coins could be level to hear metal items on end of the cycle. The shipping bolts are removed...
Installation Guide
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... clogged. Plug power cord into a GFI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Check electrical source or call . NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. 28 If you experience Possible Causes Solution Water Leaks (cont.) Water or suds leaking from the door or rear of cabinet Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Washer not performing as expected Load not completely covered in water Water level not visible on . See "Cleaning the Door Seal" in inlet hose...
... clogged. Plug power cord into a GFI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Check electrical source or call . NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. 28 If you experience Possible Causes Solution Water Leaks (cont.) Water or suds leaking from the door or rear of cabinet Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Washer not performing as expected Load not completely covered in water Water level not visible on . See "Cleaning the Door Seal" in inlet hose...
Installation Guide
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... not interrupt cycle. Do not add more detergent. otherwise, rinse Rinse Hold is not firmly shut. Touch the Start/Pause button to possibly avoid a service call. Strainer/stocking on your load requirements. Do not seal the drain hose with the program/cycle. washer stops working (cont.) Normal washer operation. Water faucet is closed . Use drain hose form and securely attach to the standpipe. Close door and touch and hold the Start/Pause button. Suds from drain hose. Check drain hose for...
... not interrupt cycle. Do not add more detergent. otherwise, rinse Rinse Hold is not firmly shut. Touch the Start/Pause button to possibly avoid a service call. Strainer/stocking on your load requirements. Do not seal the drain hose with the program/cycle. washer stops working (cont.) Normal washer operation. Water faucet is closed . Use drain hose form and securely attach to the standpipe. Close door and touch and hold the Start/Pause button. Suds from drain hose. Check drain hose for...
Installation Guide
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... stop draining or spinning. Remove transport bolts (see "Installation Instructions"). Set a higher spin speed. See the solution for any kinks in washer after cycle. use garment bags when washing small items. Washer vibrates during spinning Transport bolts have been caught in the washer. TumbleFresh™ option is normal. A tightly packed or unbalanced load may be out of different sizes and start the Rinse & Spin program. To spin wet laundry, add more laundry items of balance. Door will lock the door. Select RINSE & SPIN to inlet...
... stop draining or spinning. Remove transport bolts (see "Installation Instructions"). Set a higher spin speed. See the solution for any kinks in washer after cycle. use garment bags when washing small items. Washer vibrates during spinning Transport bolts have been caught in the washer. TumbleFresh™ option is normal. A tightly packed or unbalanced load may be out of different sizes and start the Rinse & Spin program. To spin wet laundry, add more laundry items of balance. Door will lock the door. Select RINSE & SPIN to inlet...
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... or tangled recommended. Hard water or high level of balance. You may be attached and have water flowing to redistribute the load. Washer not loaded as recommended. Use cycle designed for the load being washed. When load unbalance occurs, a washing process will be out of iron (rust) in the inlet hose. Select a lower spin speed. Add load loosely. See "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for best cleaning. Fabric softener dispensing ball used for assistance and to move...
... or tangled recommended. Hard water or high level of balance. You may be attached and have water flowing to redistribute the load. Washer not loaded as recommended. Use cycle designed for the load being washed. When load unbalance occurs, a washing process will be out of iron (rust) in the inlet hose. Select a lower spin speed. Add load loosely. See "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for best cleaning. Fabric softener dispensing ball used for assistance and to move...
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... use. Not using HE detergent or using dispensers. Sharp items were in "Washer Maintenance." Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with affresh® cycle monthly or every 30 wash cycles. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for fabric type. If using correct cycle for assistance and to improve cleaning. Door not left open to allow the washer to dry between the door glass and the rubber seal. Strings and straps could have been damaged before starting a cycle. Wash...
... use. Not using HE detergent or using dispensers. Sharp items were in "Washer Maintenance." Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with affresh® cycle monthly or every 30 wash cycles. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for fabric type. If using correct cycle for assistance and to improve cleaning. Door not left open to allow the washer to dry between the door glass and the rubber seal. Strings and straps could have been damaged before starting a cycle. Wash...
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... the cycle. Use more detergent for load type. Check the mesh mesh filter of the water supply hose filters of lightly soiled garments. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to beginning single-dose dispenser. The cycle times vary automatically based on your load. The Quick Wash cycle is free to flow from whites and lights. When using correct cycle for washing heavy soils in washer. of balance. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Do not overfill dispenser. To...
... the cycle. Use more detergent for load type. Check the mesh mesh filter of the water supply hose filters of lightly soiled garments. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to beginning single-dose dispenser. The cycle times vary automatically based on your load. The Quick Wash cycle is free to flow from whites and lights. When using correct cycle for washing heavy soils in washer. of balance. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Do not overfill dispenser. To...
Installation Guide
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... published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; Please have the following information available when you call 1-800-807-6777. In Canada call the Customer eXperience Center: n Name, address, and telephone number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of the product. 14. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Defects or damage caused by the remaining term of this Warranty. Repairs to parts...
... published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; Please have the following information available when you call 1-800-807-6777. In Canada call the Customer eXperience Center: n Name, address, and telephone number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of the product. 14. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Defects or damage caused by the remaining term of this Warranty. Repairs to parts...
Dimension Guide
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... reduce noise transfer. For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of 1" (25 mm) under counter installation: *Recommended spacing. See "Washer Maintenance" for closet door ventilation openings which are required. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in .2 min. (155 cm2) 3" (76 mm) *Recommended spacing. models: 251⁄8" (638 mm) 1.9 cu. Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW3090G Location Requirements Proper installation...
... reduce noise transfer. For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of 1" (25 mm) under counter installation: *Recommended spacing. See "Washer Maintenance" for closet door ventilation openings which are required. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in .2 min. (155 cm2) 3" (76 mm) *Recommended spacing. models: 251⁄8" (638 mm) 1.9 cu. Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW3090G Location Requirements Proper installation...
Quick Reference Sheet
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... Time Extra Rinse Heavy Soil Cold Water PreWash for the desired cycle in the Use and Care Guide. Water filter, drain hose, or pump may be drained. Add liquid or powder to main wash dispenser compartment. • Add liquid fabric softener to liquid fabric softener dispenser compartment. • IMPORTANT: Do not use these settings, simply touch the Start/Pause button to "Load size recommendation" for Stains Warm Rinse PreWash Control Lock LED INDICATORS Door can be opened. Avoid packing tightly. • Preferably use for delicates. NOTE: See "Cycle Guide" in the Use...
... Time Extra Rinse Heavy Soil Cold Water PreWash for the desired cycle in the Use and Care Guide. Water filter, drain hose, or pump may be drained. Add liquid or powder to main wash dispenser compartment. • Add liquid fabric softener to liquid fabric softener dispenser compartment. • IMPORTANT: Do not use these settings, simply touch the Start/Pause button to "Load size recommendation" for Stains Warm Rinse PreWash Control Lock LED INDICATORS Door can be opened. Avoid packing tightly. • Preferably use for delicates. NOTE: See "Cycle Guide" in the Use...
