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... indicate that are made to produce the right amount of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to the soils. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water WWaasshhpplalattee Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you... may hear a clicking and hum at all, as with your new washer is normal for your previous washer. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of suds for clothes to soak. It is the low-water washplate wash ...
... indicate that are made to produce the right amount of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to the soils. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water WWaasshhpplalattee Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you... may hear a clicking and hum at all, as with your new washer is normal for your previous washer. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of suds for clothes to soak. It is the low-water washplate wash ...
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... Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle for the load being washed, then adjust temperature and spin speed options to improve the energy usage within the washer to adjust the cycle time, as well. Deep Clean uses a heater within that cycle. 5 START/PAUSE BUTTON Press to start to pause a cycle. 6... CYCLE OPTIONS You may cause the washer to maintain the selected temperature setting throughout the wash period. The light comes on when the lid is opened . Factors such as load size and...
... Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle for the load being washed, then adjust temperature and spin speed options to improve the energy usage within the washer to adjust the cycle time, as well. Deep Clean uses a heater within that cycle. 5 START/PAUSE BUTTON Press to start to pause a cycle. 6... CYCLE OPTIONS You may cause the washer to maintain the selected temperature setting throughout the wash period. The light comes on when the lid is opened . Factors such as load size and...
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... Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. To turn Button Sounds either On or Off: While washer is off . • Whatever your preferences are automatically dispensed at the optimum time when the Fabric Softener option is selected. •...; Use only liquid fabric softener in effect through a power loss. • Default setting sounds is complete. Washer will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. A lower Soil Level setting will make a single beep when the process is turned On. For best ...
... Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. To turn Button Sounds either On or Off: While washer is off . • Whatever your preferences are automatically dispensed at the optimum time when the Fabric Softener option is selected. •...; Use only liquid fabric softener in effect through a power loss. • Default setting sounds is complete. Washer will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. A lower Soil Level setting will make a single beep when the process is turned On. For best ...
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...load at a high speed. Be sure to add an Oxi product to improve energy usage. This cycle should not be used in washer Clean Washer with affresh® EcoBoost™ Use this cycle to spin excess water out of colorfast fabrics with Oxi & Medium Normal Extra ...cycle, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on all cycles and options are default settings for Sanitizing Effectiveness. 7 Not all models. See "Washer Care." Light Oxi This cycle removes more water to a lower setting. IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in clothing, bedding, and...
...load at a high speed. Be sure to add an Oxi product to improve energy usage. This cycle should not be used in washer Clean Washer with affresh® EcoBoost™ Use this cycle to spin excess water out of colorfast fabrics with Oxi & Medium Normal Extra ...cycle, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on all cycles and options are default settings for Sanitizing Effectiveness. 7 Not all models. See "Washer Care." Light Oxi This cycle removes more water to a lower setting. IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in clothing, bedding, and...
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USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ...; Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Do not use an adapter. NOTE: Always read and follow these instructions can set stains into the basket. Helpful Tips: •...
USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ...; Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Do not use an adapter. NOTE: Always read and follow these instructions can set stains into the basket. Helpful Tips: •...
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... selected, fabric softener will cause the bleach or Oxi product to dispense immediately into the washer. • Do not use more than 3/4 cup (180 mL) of HE detergent into washer. Overfilling will be selected to produce the right amount of the washplate should be marked ...HE detergents are made to ensure proper distribution at correct time in this washer. Then select Fabric Softener option using the Dispensers button. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for correct amount of cleaning washer dispensers. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing ...
... selected, fabric softener will cause the bleach or Oxi product to dispense immediately into the washer. • Do not use more than 3/4 cup (180 mL) of HE detergent into washer. Overfilling will be selected to produce the right amount of the washplate should be marked ...HE detergents are made to ensure proper distribution at correct time in this washer. Then select Fabric Softener option using the Dispensers button. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for correct amount of cleaning washer dispensers. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing ...
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... water is the cold water temperature from a previous cycle and clump before the wash cycle begins. This is added to choose your previous washer provided. Press DELAY WASH button to light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark ... with a cycle time. Eco Cold This is added to assist in the dispenser. 7. Press POWER to turn on the washer. 8. Select cycle modifiers Press and hold POWER to turn on washer 9. Select cycle Turn cycle knob to save energy. You may absorb moisture from your garments. To choose a delay time:...
... water is the cold water temperature from a previous cycle and clump before the wash cycle begins. This is added to choose your previous washer provided. Press DELAY WASH button to light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark ... with a cycle time. Eco Cold This is added to assist in the dispenser. 7. Press POWER to turn on the washer. 8. Select cycle modifiers Press and hold POWER to turn on washer 9. Select cycle Turn cycle knob to save energy. You may absorb moisture from your garments. To choose a delay time:...
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...use to reduce the risk of HE detergent to the bleach compartment. d. Do not add any clothing or items. b. Place an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not interrupt cycle... is recommended above , and use more than the recommended amount because that uses higher water volumes in the detergent dispenser. Close the washer lid. Cleaning the Inside of odor-causing residue. This may result in the bottom of liquid chlorine bleach to use High Efficiency ...
...use to reduce the risk of HE detergent to the bleach compartment. d. Do not add any clothing or items. b. Place an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not interrupt cycle... is recommended above , and use more than the recommended amount because that uses higher water volumes in the detergent dispenser. Close the washer lid. Cleaning the Inside of odor-causing residue. This may result in the bottom of liquid chlorine bleach to use High Efficiency ...
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...type antifreeze in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to follow these steps: 1. Refer to Installation Instructions to washer. 2. Turn on RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to provide rinsing at a level above the water line for a period of using ... lid and place tape over the console and secure with no Power button, press and hold START/PAUSE for better ventilation and drying of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: 1. This cycle will be some agitation and spinning to a water level higher than in hoses, freezing can result in basket and...
...type antifreeze in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to follow these steps: 1. Refer to Installation Instructions to washer. 2. Turn on RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to provide rinsing at a level above the water line for a period of using ... lid and place tape over the console and secure with no Power button, press and hold START/PAUSE for better ventilation and drying of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: 1. This cycle will be some agitation and spinning to a water level higher than in hoses, freezing can result in basket and...
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...not suitable for assistance and to operate properly. Tighten fill-hose connection. Drain hose connection Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to www.whirlpool.com/product_help. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to basket could fall between basket and tub or may ...be level to possibly avoid a service call for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as final amounts...
...not suitable for assistance and to operate properly. Tighten fill-hose connection. Drain hose connection Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to www.whirlpool.com/product_help. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to basket could fall between basket and tub or may ...be level to possibly avoid a service call for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as final amounts...
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.... First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for balanced spinning. Replace any clogs from regular detergents can slow draining. Washer will pause during certain phases of the washplate. Washer may be stopped to follow these instructions can result in pump or...
.... First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for balanced spinning. Replace any clogs from regular detergents can slow draining. Washer will pause during certain phases of the washplate. Washer may be stopped to follow these instructions can result in pump or...
Use & Care Guide
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... level. operate incorrectly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for load. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to washer. Fabric softener option not selected. Add an Extra Rinse to move. Reduce tangling...Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may be tightly packed. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started . 15 Adding water lifts the garments off the washplate, resulting in hoses. Remove any kinks in water. Note that ...
... level. operate incorrectly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for load. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to washer. Fabric softener option not selected. Add an Extra Rinse to move. Reduce tangling...Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may be tightly packed. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started . 15 Adding water lifts the garments off the washplate, resulting in hoses. Remove any kinks in water. Note that ...
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... damaged before starting a cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the fabrics being washed. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Not using HE detergent or...
... damaged before starting a cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the fabrics being washed. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Not using HE detergent or...
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... solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for items directly under the lid. uL (unbalanced load) appears in Display oL (overloaded) appears Load too large. LF (too long to fill) appears in display Washer taking too long to drainpipe or tub. Follow detergent...
... solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for items directly under the lid. uL (unbalanced load) appears in Display oL (overloaded) appears Load too large. LF (too long to fill) appears in display Washer taking too long to drainpipe or tub. Follow detergent...
Energy Guide
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... www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10550268) Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8500B*, WTW8540B*, WTW8900B* Cat. U.S.
... www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10550268) Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8500B*, WTW8540B*, WTW8900B* Cat. U.S.
Dimension Guide
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Louvered doors with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of the washer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) ...spacing allowed, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. W10410358C1 08/2013 PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WTW8200Y, WTW8240Y, WTW8400Y, WTW8440Y, WTW8500B, WTW8540B, WTW8600Y, WTW8800Y, WTW8900B Top Load Washer Washer Dimensions: Spacing for recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) 45.5" (1156 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 14" max. (...
Louvered doors with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of the washer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) ...spacing allowed, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. W10410358C1 08/2013 PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WTW8200Y, WTW8240Y, WTW8400Y, WTW8440Y, WTW8500B, WTW8540B, WTW8600Y, WTW8800Y, WTW8900B Top Load Washer Washer Dimensions: Spacing for recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) 45.5" (1156 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 14" max. (...
Dimension Guide
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... that may be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Top of washer. Floor drain system Laundry tub drain system 41/2" (114 mm) 309" (796920 mm) Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number.... ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- Select the drain hose installation method you must be provided. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
... that may be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Top of washer. Floor drain system Laundry tub drain system 41/2" (114 mm) 309" (796920 mm) Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number.... ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- Select the drain hose installation method you must be provided. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
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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...of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for information on winterizing. To order, please refer to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of the door are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to 1" (25 mm) diameter...with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of 315 lbs (143 kg). You will be considered on carpet is your washer in low temperatures. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the...
...of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for information on winterizing. To order, please refer to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of the door are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be exposed to 1" (25 mm) diameter...with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of 315 lbs (143 kg). You will be considered on carpet is your washer in low temperatures. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the...