Installation Guide
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Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 19/16" (39.5 mm) 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.
Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 19/16" (39.5 mm) 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
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... floor with vents * Required spacing 3 Spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with washer): Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please refer to the phone number or website on the back page of...room, closet, or recessed area. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of your "Use and Care Guide." ■■ 8212656RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack...
... floor with vents * Required spacing 3 Spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with washer): Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please refer to the phone number or website on the back page of...room, closet, or recessed area. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of your "Use and Care Guide." ■■ 8212656RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack...
Installation Guide
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...having a 3-prong grounding plug. ■■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must install higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number... (796920 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.4 m), you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. ■■ Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. ■■ If codes permit and a ...
...having a 3-prong grounding plug. ■■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must install higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number... (796920 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.4 m), you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. ■■ Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. ■■ If codes permit and a ...
Installation Guide
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.... IMPORTANT: ■■ Be sure the foam shipping base has been removed from the bottom of washer. 5 Then, set the washer onto cardboard before laying washer on its back and place on floor behind washer for support. NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in the "Remove Shipping Base and Packing Ring" section.... ■■ If foam shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is connected to avoid excessive noise from the washer tub. Secure the lid with tape before moving across the floor. The drain hose is secured with tape. NOTE: To avoid floor damage ...
.... IMPORTANT: ■■ Be sure the foam shipping base has been removed from the bottom of washer. 5 Then, set the washer onto cardboard before laying washer on its back and place on floor behind washer for support. NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in the "Remove Shipping Base and Packing Ring" section.... ■■ If foam shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is connected to avoid excessive noise from the washer tub. Secure the lid with tape before moving across the floor. The drain hose is secured with tape. NOTE: To avoid floor damage ...
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... Place drain hose in picture) or over side of the water to make sure that your water inlet hoses have flat washers at both ends. Make sure the washer basket is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. ...the cold water faucet. 6 Connect drain hose form CONNECT INLET HOSES 1. Bend hose and feed through hoses into standpipe (shown in standpipe A B A. Coupling B. Washer IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and the cold water hose is seated on...
... Place drain hose in picture) or over side of the water to make sure that your water inlet hoses have flat washers at both ends. Make sure the washer basket is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. ...the cold water faucet. 6 Connect drain hose form CONNECT INLET HOSES 1. Bend hose and feed through hoses into standpipe (shown in standpipe A B A. Coupling B. Washer IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and the cold water hose is seated on...
Installation Guide
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...hoses every 5 years. First, place a level on valve when attaching to check whether all four feet are found. 5. Move washer to final location Attach hot water hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Damage can result. Record hose installation or ... mm) 4.5" (114 mm) A A A Secure drain hose to washer LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Leveling your floor. 2. If the washer rocks, minor adjustments may enter washer. Check for leaks Move the washer to check for washer to level the washer on the side of washer Place level here Turn on the floor. A small amount of drain...
...hoses every 5 years. First, place a level on valve when attaching to check whether all four feet are found. 5. Move washer to final location Attach hot water hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Damage can result. Record hose installation or ... mm) 4.5" (114 mm) A A A Secure drain hose to washer LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Leveling your floor. 2. If the washer rocks, minor adjustments may enter washer. Check for leaks Move the washer to check for washer to level the washer on the side of washer Place level here Turn on the floor. A small amount of drain...
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...with wooden block. ■■ Check that both water faucets are on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet Jam nut If washer is plugged into detergent dispenser. Tighten leveling feet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ■■ Check electrical requirements... jam nuts counterclockwise on . ■■ Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer cabinet. Press POWER. Select a normal cycle and press START. Adjust leveling feet 5. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Check that...
...with wooden block. ■■ Check that both water faucets are on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet Jam nut If washer is plugged into detergent dispenser. Tighten leveling feet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ■■ Check electrical requirements... jam nuts counterclockwise on . ■■ Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer cabinet. Press POWER. Select a normal cycle and press START. Adjust leveling feet 5. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Check that...
Energy Guide
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U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10405151) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*, WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y* Cat. V1ew5CfA(3B) Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $19 ▼ $10 $...
U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10405151) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*, WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y* Cat. V1ew5CfA(3B) Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $19 ▼ $10 $...
Use & Care Guide
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...or mildew. Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may also result in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to determine the correct water level for clothes to soak. HE detergents are different from those of the garments...your load or allows time for the load. Do not load garments directly over the center of the load to a traditional agitator-style washer. This is the low-water washplate wash system. Using regular detergent will settle in short pulses to produce the right amount of suds for...
...or mildew. Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may also result in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to determine the correct water level for clothes to soak. HE detergents are different from those of the garments...your load or allows time for the load. Do not load garments directly over the center of the load to a traditional agitator-style washer. This is the low-water washplate wash system. Using regular detergent will settle in short pulses to produce the right amount of suds for...
Use & Care Guide
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...spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but will show the delay time adjusted. A lower soil level setting will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the type of cycles. 3 TIME/STATUS DISPLAY The Estimated Time Remaining display shows ... option is on will cancel the current cycle, pressing twice will increase or decrease in different energy and water usage. Pressing once while the washer is used with all models. 1 POWER BUTTON Press to select a cycle for your load more wash time, if needed . When this...
...spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but will show the delay time adjusted. A lower soil level setting will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the type of cycles. 3 TIME/STATUS DISPLAY The Estimated Time Remaining display shows ... option is on will cancel the current cycle, pressing twice will increase or decrease in different energy and water usage. Pressing once while the washer is used with all models. 1 POWER BUTTON Press to select a cycle for your load more wash time, if needed . When this...
Use & Care Guide
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... setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature. 7 Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. To set -in the washer during the Clean Washer with AFFRESH® cycle. This cycle uses a high-speed spin. Spin speed is adjustable. * Wash temperatures vary according to spin...lower setting. This cycle should not be interrupted. Use this cycle to improve energy usage. CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in washer Cycle: Clean Washer with Affresh® Wash Spin Soil Temp*: Speed: Level: Available Options: EcoBoost Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Warm Cool Cold Heavy ...
... setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature. 7 Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. To set -in the washer during the Clean Washer with AFFRESH® cycle. This cycle uses a high-speed spin. Spin speed is adjustable. * Wash temperatures vary according to spin...lower setting. This cycle should not be interrupted. Use this cycle to improve energy usage. CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in washer Cycle: Clean Washer with Affresh® Wash Spin Soil Temp*: Speed: Level: Available Options: EcoBoost Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Warm Cool Cold Heavy ...
Use & Care Guide
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... reduce wrinkling and tangling. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce tangling. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from...
... reduce wrinkling and tangling. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce tangling. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from...
Use & Care Guide
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... manufacturer's directions for the best performance. Do not overfill or dilute. Press POWER to turn on recommended method of cleaning washer dispensers. 4. Add liquid chlorine bleach to use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in the last rinse. Add fabric softener ... amount of HE detergent into dispenser; IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to immediately dispense into washer. Overfilling dispenser will not dispense correctly. Add HE detergent to the detergent dispenser. NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost ...
... manufacturer's directions for the best performance. Do not overfill or dilute. Press POWER to turn on recommended method of cleaning washer dispensers. 4. Add liquid chlorine bleach to use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in the last rinse. Add fabric softener ... amount of HE detergent into dispenser; IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to immediately dispense into washer. Overfilling dispenser will not dispense correctly. Add HE detergent to the detergent dispenser. NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost ...
Use & Care Guide
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... to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/PAUSE; Powdered detergents may choose the DELAY WASH option. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Not all settings are available with a cycle time. the lid will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. To...a delay time: 1. 7. Cold Warm water may be cooler than what your hot water heater setting. These may be cooler than your previous washer provided. If you do not want to begin wash cycle Once you may be added to assist in the dispenser. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle...
... to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/PAUSE; Powdered detergents may choose the DELAY WASH option. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Not all settings are available with a cycle time. the lid will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. To...a delay time: 1. 7. Cold Warm water may be cooler than what your hot water heater setting. These may be cooler than your previous washer provided. If you do not want to begin wash cycle Once you may be added to assist in the dispenser. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle...
Use & Care Guide
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.... If moving during freezing weather, winterize your clothes. Unplug or disconnect power to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear..., or leaks are home. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer. Press POWER. 5. If storing or moving , or not using liquid chlorine bleach, add 3/4 cup (180 mL) to...
.... If moving during freezing weather, winterize your clothes. Unplug or disconnect power to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear..., or leaks are home. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer. Press POWER. 5. If storing or moving , or not using liquid chlorine bleach, add 3/4 cup (180 mL) to...
Use & Care Guide
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...for a medium-size load. 12 Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage or moving... Flush water pipes and hoses. Place foam packing ring from drain system. 4. Shut off both water faucets. 2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Drape power cord and drain hose ...
...for a medium-size load. 12 Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage or moving... Flush water pipes and hoses. Place foam packing ring from drain system. 4. Shut off both water faucets. 2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Drape power cord and drain hose ...
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...Noises - For normal operating sounds, go to www.whirlpool.com/help for optimal cleaning. It may splash off tub. This is sensing the load size. Tighten fill-hose connection. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation: Washer not level. The load will not be in loose ...suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help . Washer may be unbalanced. See "Level the Washer" in less effective cleaning. 13 Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to the washer. See "Cycle Guide". Humming The washer is normal. Water Leaks Check the following for...
...Noises - For normal operating sounds, go to www.whirlpool.com/help for optimal cleaning. It may splash off tub. This is sensing the load size. Tighten fill-hose connection. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation: Washer not level. The load will not be in loose ...suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help . Washer may be unbalanced. See "Level the Washer" in less effective cleaning. 13 Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to the washer. See "Cycle Guide". Humming The washer is normal. Water Leaks Check the following for...
Use & Care Guide
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...www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to run. Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be turned on your cycle. Check for small items. Solution Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer ..., contact an electrician. Always measure detergent and following detergent directions based on . Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. washer stops working Both hoses must be stopped to inlet valve. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Replace any...
...www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to run. Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be turned on your cycle. Check for small items. Solution Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer ..., contact an electrician. Always measure detergent and following detergent directions based on . Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. washer stops working Both hoses must be stopped to inlet valve. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Replace any...
Use & Care Guide
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...and have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve. Remove any clogs from drain hose. Use only HE detergent. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to operate incorrectly. Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after... your load. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may be tightly packed. If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Check plumbing for balanced spinning. Do not tape over the center of load items. Use the recommended cycle for ...
...and have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve. Remove any clogs from drain hose. Use only HE detergent. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to operate incorrectly. Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after... your load. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may be tightly packed. If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Check plumbing for balanced spinning. Do not tape over the center of load items. Use the recommended cycle for ...