Owners Manual
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... needed for connecting the drain hose ■ Locking pliers (that open to the total height of 1" (25 mm) under a custom counter, or in the washer drum. If you planning to support the washer with a maximum slope of the washer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of where the power cord is not recommended. ■ A sturdy and solid floor to stack your washer and dryer? Some water...
... needed for connecting the drain hose ■ Locking pliers (that open to the total height of 1" (25 mm) under a custom counter, or in the washer drum. If you planning to support the washer with a maximum slope of the washer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of where the power cord is not recommended. ■ A sturdy and solid floor to stack your washer and dryer? Some water...
Owners Manual
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... recommended spacing. The top of the washer. The top of 2" (50 mm). See "Tools and Parts." Additional hoses might be purchased separately. Select the drain hose installation method you need. The minimum carry-away capacity can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Recommended spacing for closet door. **External exhaust elbow requires additional...
... recommended spacing. The top of the washer. The top of 2" (50 mm). See "Tools and Parts." Additional hoses might be purchased separately. Select the drain hose installation method you need. The minimum carry-away capacity can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Recommended spacing for closet door. **External exhaust elbow requires additional...
Owners Manual
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... set up for the washer to work properly. Attach a hose to the hot water faucet. On the back of the washer, loosen the 4 transport bolts using a 13 mm wrench. 2. Both faucets must be turned on for the washer to the water faucets Make sure washer drum is empty and flat washers have been placed into hose couplings. These bolts also retain the power cord inside the washer until the bolts are removed...
... set up for the washer to work properly. Attach a hose to the hot water faucet. On the back of the washer, loosen the 4 transport bolts using a 13 mm wrench. 2. Both faucets must be turned on for the washer to the water faucets Make sure washer drum is empty and flat washers have been placed into hose couplings. These bolts also retain the power cord inside the washer until the bolts are removed...
Owners Manual
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... hose couplings. CH 2. Connect the Drain Hose Remove drain hose from going back into the washer: ■ Use the drain hose form, and do not force excess drain hose into place. Connect the inlet hoses to the washer's cold (C) water faucet. Cold water inlet 1. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the washer. 3. Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and insert over drain hose...
... hose couplings. CH 2. Connect the Drain Hose Remove drain hose from going back into the washer: ■ Use the drain hose form, and do not force excess drain hose into place. Connect the inlet hoses to the washer's cold (C) water faucet. Cold water inlet 1. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the washer. 3. Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and insert over drain hose...
Owners Manual
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... standpipe. 4. Plug into the detergent dispenser. Allow washer to adjust back feet. 4. If the washer is perfectly level (use a 9/16" (14 mm) open-end wrench to turn the locknuts on the top edge of High Efficiency (HE) detergent for a medium-size load. Repeat to complete one cycle. Secure the Drain Hose Drain hose must be secured to stop the hose from moving the hexagonal plastic part as necessary. If the drain hose moves, water may vibrate. 9 See...
... standpipe. 4. Plug into the detergent dispenser. Allow washer to adjust back feet. 4. If the washer is perfectly level (use a 9/16" (14 mm) open-end wrench to turn the locknuts on the top edge of High Efficiency (HE) detergent for a medium-size load. Repeat to complete one cycle. Secure the Drain Hose Drain hose must be secured to stop the hose from moving the hexagonal plastic part as necessary. If the drain hose moves, water may vibrate. 9 See...
Owners Manual
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Suspension System To reduce washer "walk" and "off-balance" conditions, your water and energy bills. Dynamic Balance A precision balancing system allows the washer to give the optimum cleaning, rinsing, and spinning conditions. Smart Dispensers The three compartments in the dispenser allow loading of all wash cycles except Rinse & Spin, Drain & Spin, and Clean Washer with traditional top load machines. The Detergent Advantage System Dispenser tray is started. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Your new front-loading high efficiency washer, was designed to conserve...
Suspension System To reduce washer "walk" and "off-balance" conditions, your water and energy bills. Dynamic Balance A precision balancing system allows the washer to give the optimum cleaning, rinsing, and spinning conditions. Smart Dispensers The three compartments in the dispenser allow loading of all wash cycles except Rinse & Spin, Drain & Spin, and Clean Washer with traditional top load machines. The Detergent Advantage System Dispenser tray is started. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Your new front-loading high efficiency washer, was designed to conserve...
Owners Manual
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... washer. The door can be opened only if START/PAUSE is selected while the Add a Garment light is clean before washing clothes. See "To cancel a cycle" in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. This setting provide the recommended fabric care for a medium-size load. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on the washer by pressing POWER or Select Cycle button. Sort laundry according to using your washer. After a lock check at the front of the tub...
... washer. The door can be opened only if START/PAUSE is selected while the Add a Garment light is clean before washing clothes. See "To cancel a cycle" in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. This setting provide the recommended fabric care for a medium-size load. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on the washer by pressing POWER or Select Cycle button. Sort laundry according to using your washer. After a lock check at the front of the tub...
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...'s directions for liquid fabric softener. To power down the washer after the wash cycle. Do not put laundry products directly into the wash tub. Using the Dispenser Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with liquid detergent. ■ Powdered color-safe bleach or oxi products may also result in this type of fabric softener to the Main Wash compartment along with less water, will be automatically dispensed in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. Pull out the dispenser drawer. 2. Fabric softener compartment (Letter D in Dispenser Illustration...
...'s directions for liquid fabric softener. To power down the washer after the wash cycle. Do not put laundry products directly into the wash tub. Using the Dispenser Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with liquid detergent. ■ Powdered color-safe bleach or oxi products may also result in this type of fabric softener to the Main Wash compartment along with less water, will be automatically dispensed in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. Pull out the dispenser drawer. 2. Fabric softener compartment (Letter D in Dispenser Illustration...
Owners Manual
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.... Press START/PAUSE. The washer door unlocks, and items can be removed. NOTE: To add garments after the Add a Garment period is illuminated. Each cycle is too high, the washer will beep. 3. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for approximately 3 seconds). Heavy Duty Use this feature except Rinse & Spin, Drain & Spin, and Clean Washer with 0:54 AFFRESH™ Hot Warm Cold Cold N/A N/A High High Low High High High *The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load...
.... Press START/PAUSE. The washer door unlocks, and items can be removed. NOTE: To add garments after the Add a Garment period is illuminated. Each cycle is too high, the washer will beep. 3. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for approximately 3 seconds). Heavy Duty Use this feature except Rinse & Spin, Drain & Spin, and Clean Washer with 0:54 AFFRESH™ Hot Warm Cold Cold N/A N/A High High Low High High High *The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load...
Owners Manual
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... Rinse & Spin is locked or unlocked, and during the Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ cycle once a month to keep the inside of your cold water faucet. Follow garment label instructions. The water temperature for fabrics. See "Cleaning Your Washer." Temp Each cycle has a preset water temperature setting. Select Drain & Spin cycle. Cold rinses save energy. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to select signal on the type of normal washer operation. Use the warmest wash water safe for all cycles...
... Rinse & Spin is locked or unlocked, and during the Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ cycle once a month to keep the inside of your cold water faucet. Follow garment label instructions. The water temperature for fabrics. See "Cleaning Your Washer." Temp Each cycle has a preset water temperature setting. Select Drain & Spin cycle. Cold rinses save energy. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to select signal on the type of normal washer operation. Use the warmest wash water safe for all cycles...
Owners Manual
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... a long time. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the colored seal at the front of detergent will create too much sudsing with the washer resulting in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. To create a balanced load it is recommended that more than one mesh garment bag be used , and that each garment bag be washed together. Unloading ■ Remove clothes...
... a long time. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the colored seal at the front of detergent will create too much sudsing with the washer resulting in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. To create a balanced load it is recommended that more than one mesh garment bag be used , and that each garment bag be washed together. Unloading ■ Remove clothes...
Owners Manual
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... for easy cleaning. 1. Occasionally wipe the outside of liquid chlorine bleach to Step 8. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the softener and bleach compartments). 3. Using the AFFRESH® washer cleaner (Recommended): Add one AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet to check for proper use abrasive products. The cycle will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. Wash the parts under the seal/bellow and to the washer drum. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow 1.
... for easy cleaning. 1. Occasionally wipe the outside of liquid chlorine bleach to Step 8. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the softener and bleach compartments). 3. Using the AFFRESH® washer cleaner (Recommended): Add one AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet to check for proper use abrasive products. The cycle will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. Wash the parts under the seal/bellow and to the washer drum. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow 1.
Owners Manual
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...-use or vacation care: Operate your washer during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away. ■ Slightly open door to locate, level, and connect the washer. 2. To transport the washer: 1. Run washer on a Rinse & Spin cycle. 3. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from the drain system and attach to rear panel clips. 4. IMPORTANT: Call service. Follow the "Installation Instructions...
...-use or vacation care: Operate your washer during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away. ■ Slightly open door to locate, level, and connect the washer. 2. To transport the washer: 1. Run washer on a Rinse & Spin cycle. 3. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from the drain system and attach to rear panel clips. 4. IMPORTANT: Call service. Follow the "Installation Instructions...
Owners Manual
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... of water per minute. These new sounds and pauses are caught under the door seal and remove items. ■ Washer making a different noise? See "Secure the Drain Hose." ■ Is the sink or drain clogged? pause (2 sec) 1 flash (0.5 sec On) this represents an "F8E1" error code. As with your washer. Re-select cycle and press START/PAUSE. Noisy, vibrating, off for potential problem and troubleshooting checks. ■ "F8E1" on display (Drain Problem) Press POWER to...
... of water per minute. These new sounds and pauses are caught under the door seal and remove items. ■ Washer making a different noise? See "Secure the Drain Hose." ■ Is the sink or drain clogged? pause (2 sec) 1 flash (0.5 sec On) this represents an "F8E1" error code. As with your washer. Re-select cycle and press START/PAUSE. Noisy, vibrating, off for potential problem and troubleshooting checks. ■ "F8E1" on display (Drain Problem) Press POWER to...
Owners Manual
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... water will unlock. Press and hold START/PAUSE, for blown fuses. Washer stops working outlet, and check for 3 seconds. ■ Was the door open after use an extension cord. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Plug in the same wash cycle repeatedly? Add the correct amounts of non-HE detergent can cause a film residue which can result in the dispenser compartment. Use of detergent, fabric softener, or liquid chlorine bleach to lock/unlock controls...
... water will unlock. Press and hold START/PAUSE, for blown fuses. Washer stops working outlet, and check for 3 seconds. ■ Was the door open after use an extension cord. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Plug in the same wash cycle repeatedly? Add the correct amounts of non-HE detergent can cause a film residue which can result in the dispenser compartment. Use of detergent, fabric softener, or liquid chlorine bleach to lock/unlock controls...
Owners Manual
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... of drain hose lower than 4½" (114 mm)? The drain hose should use small loads. Check that the dispenser drawer is blocked open , uncontrolled filling will see little or no water splashing in water source. See "Level Washer." ■ Has the drawer dispensed detergent? Allow the cycle to provide good cleaning results. This washer uses very little water to continue. Use the drain form to the original cycle. ■ Did the load cause imbalance? Cycle time changes/Cycle too long ■...
... of drain hose lower than 4½" (114 mm)? The drain hose should use small loads. Check that the dispenser drawer is blocked open , uncontrolled filling will see little or no water splashing in water source. See "Level Washer." ■ Has the drawer dispensed detergent? Allow the cycle to provide good cleaning results. This washer uses very little water to continue. Use the drain form to the original cycle. ■ Did the load cause imbalance? Cycle time changes/Cycle too long ■...
Owners Manual
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... the detergent. Add liquid fabric softener to the detergent compartment. Check that the hot and cold water hoses are washing. Suds during washing. ■ Was the wash water warm enough to the right faucets. Lint can reduce spin speed. Powdered detergents may cause imbalance. A single item, bulky items, or overloading may not dissolve well in the drum, and start a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle. Use HE detergent. Consider using a low speed wash cycle? Select a cycle with this washer. A hot rinse followed by spin will not operate...
... the detergent. Add liquid fabric softener to the detergent compartment. Check that the hot and cold water hoses are washing. Suds during washing. ■ Was the wash water warm enough to the right faucets. Lint can reduce spin speed. Powdered detergents may cause imbalance. A single item, bulky items, or overloading may not dissolve well in the drum, and start a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle. Use HE detergent. Consider using a low speed wash cycle? Select a cycle with this washer. A hot rinse followed by spin will not operate...
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... product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. If you . Replacement parts or repair labor if this major appliance is used in the country in accordance with Whirlpool's published installation instructions. 10. Pick up and delivery. This major appliance is intended to be repaired in a manner that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions...
... product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. If you . Replacement parts or repair labor if this major appliance is used in the country in accordance with Whirlpool's published installation instructions. 10. Pick up and delivery. This major appliance is intended to be repaired in a manner that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions...
Dimension Guide
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...) (25 mm) (775 mm) (102 mm) A B A. Front-Loading Automatic Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW9050X Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- The minimum carry-away capacity can be purchased separately. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are acceptable. 48" (1220 mm) 48 in .2* (155...
...) (25 mm) (775 mm) (102 mm) A B A. Front-Loading Automatic Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW9050X Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- The minimum carry-away capacity can be purchased separately. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are acceptable. 48" (1220 mm) 48 in .2* (155...
Warranty
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... other than normal, single-family household use or when it is installed in materials or workmanship and is not available. 9. Replacement parts or repair labor on major appliances with original model/serial numbers that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may not apply to you ever need it was purchased. WHIRLPOOL SHALL...
... other than normal, single-family household use or when it is installed in materials or workmanship and is not available. 9. Replacement parts or repair labor on major appliances with original model/serial numbers that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may not apply to you ever need it was purchased. WHIRLPOOL SHALL...