Use & Care Guide
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... not load garments directly over the center of suds for the best performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be added. IMPORTANT: You will settle in short pulses to produce the right amount of the washplate; It is normal, and does not indicate... normal for some of water as with your load or allows time for clothes to determine the correct water level for your past agitator-style washer. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to the load size-no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash...
... not load garments directly over the center of suds for the best performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be added. IMPORTANT: You will settle in short pulses to produce the right amount of the washplate; It is normal, and does not indicate... normal for some of water as with your load or allows time for clothes to determine the correct water level for your past agitator-style washer. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to the load size-no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash...
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...both so that the selected laundry product is used to automatically add a second rinse to open , the drum light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Press and hold the button again. Drum Light Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may affect the time ... Wash Cycle knob to select a cycle for the load being washed, then adjust temperature and spin speed options to improve the energy usage within the washer to pause a cycle. 6 CYCLE OPTIONS You may increase the spin speed for each cycle. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 Not all ...
...both so that the selected laundry product is used to automatically add a second rinse to open , the drum light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Press and hold the button again. Drum Light Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may affect the time ... Wash Cycle knob to select a cycle for the load being washed, then adjust temperature and spin speed options to improve the energy usage within the washer to pause a cycle. 6 CYCLE OPTIONS You may increase the spin speed for each cycle. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 Not all ...
Use & Care Guide
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...this dispenser. 5 This dispenser cannot dilute powdered bleach. NOTE: Fill dispenser with no warm water added, select Eco Cold. Cycle Signal. Washer will leave your previous washer provided. • Even for your fabric. • Warm and hot water may be cooler than what your load more wash time,...8226; Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but may be changed. Do not mix products. The preset speeds can be added to the washer to ensure proper dispensing. Not all spin speeds are available with the cycle you turned the button sounds off (before pressing Power button), ...
...this dispenser. 5 This dispenser cannot dilute powdered bleach. NOTE: Fill dispenser with no warm water added, select Eco Cold. Cycle Signal. Washer will leave your previous washer provided. • Even for your fabric. • Warm and hot water may be cooler than what your load more wash time,...8226; Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but may be changed. Do not mix products. The preset speeds can be added to the washer to ensure proper dispensing. Not all spin speeds are available with the cycle you turned the button sounds off (before pressing Power button), ...
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...Clean Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi This cycle adds liquid chlorine bleach to the chosen cycle setting. Use with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to keep the inside of soiled white fabrics. This cycle drains the water and spins at the ...achieve the proper sanitization. Only the Sanitary with affresh® cycle. There is no carry over of bacteria typically found in the washer during the Clean Washer with Oxi cycle has been designed to improve energy usage. To set the spin speed to a lower setting. For Fabric Softener ...
...Clean Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi This cycle adds liquid chlorine bleach to the chosen cycle setting. Use with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to keep the inside of soiled white fabrics. This cycle drains the water and spins at the ...achieve the proper sanitization. Only the Sanitary with affresh® cycle. There is no carry over of bacteria typically found in the washer during the Clean Washer with Oxi cycle has been designed to improve energy usage. To set the spin speed to a lower setting. For Fabric Softener ...
Use & Care Guide
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USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an extension ... lightly soiled. • Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing; Add a measured of amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. If using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use mesh bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. •...
USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an extension ... lightly soiled. • Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing; Add a measured of amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. If using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use mesh bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. •...
Use & Care Guide
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... the right amount of suds for correct amount of fabric softener based on recommended method of liquid fabric softener into washer 5. Add liquid chlorine bleach or Oxi product to use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in cycle. Pour a measured amount of cleaning...dose laundry packets or fabric softener crystals to reduce tangling. The package will cause fabric softener to ensure proper distribution at correct time in this washer. Do not overfill or dilute. Overfilling dispenser will be dispensed in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. NOTE: Do not use ....
... the right amount of suds for correct amount of fabric softener based on recommended method of liquid fabric softener into washer 5. Add liquid chlorine bleach or Oxi product to use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in cycle. Pour a measured amount of cleaning...dose laundry packets or fabric softener crystals to reduce tangling. The package will cause fabric softener to ensure proper distribution at correct time in this washer. Do not overfill or dilute. Overfilling dispenser will be dispensed in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. NOTE: Do not use ....
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...START/PAUSE again to assist in the dispenser. Powdered detergents may choose DELAY WASH option. Once you may absorb moisture from your previous washer provided. You may be cooler than what your faucet without warm water added. This is added to choose your garments. To cancel...Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to select desired delay time. 2. Press the cycle settings buttons to turn on washer 9. Not all settings are available with a cycle time. Cold Warm water may notice time adjusting during the cycle. 7. Press POWER ...
...START/PAUSE again to assist in the dispenser. Powdered detergents may choose DELAY WASH option. Once you may absorb moisture from your previous washer provided. You may be cooler than what your faucet without warm water added. This is added to choose your garments. To cancel...Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to select desired delay time. 2. Press the cycle settings buttons to turn on washer 9. Not all settings are available with a cycle time. Cold Warm water may notice time adjusting during the cycle. 7. Press POWER ...
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... because that uses higher water volumes in the detergent dispenser. Then close lid and press START/PAUSE again to rinse cleaner from washer. 2. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. These may be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to ... marker. g. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin wash cycle Press the START/PAUSE button to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of the washer. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below . 10. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to add 1 or 2 ...
... because that uses higher water volumes in the detergent dispenser. Then close lid and press START/PAUSE again to rinse cleaner from washer. 2. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. These may be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to ... marker. g. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin wash cycle Press the START/PAUSE button to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of the washer. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below . 10. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to add 1 or 2 ...
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...rinse cleaner from the dispensers, wipe them with masking tape. 7. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Cleaning the Outside of using your washer only when you may stay in hoses, freezing can result in basket and run a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle to remove the dispensers or trim...tape over the console and secure with a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not use , vacation, winter storage or moving . 3. Before using your washer. Plug in new location. If cycle must be some residue buildup in normal wash cycles to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. To remove residue from...
...rinse cleaner from the dispensers, wipe them with masking tape. 7. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Cleaning the Outside of using your washer only when you may stay in hoses, freezing can result in basket and run a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle to remove the dispensers or trim...tape over the console and secure with a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not use , vacation, winter storage or moving . 3. Before using your washer. Plug in new location. If cycle must be some residue buildup in normal wash cycles to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. To remove residue from...
Use & Care Guide
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...sink or drain. Check that inlet valve screens have started the washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to www.whirlpool.com/product_help. See "Cycle Guide." Fill hose washers Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are not appropriate for Bulky Items cycle. Water may be ...First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to be occurring. Washer may not be in less effective cleaning. See "Level the Washer" in inlet hoses, which can back up out of alignment and...
...sink or drain. Check that inlet valve screens have started the washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to www.whirlpool.com/product_help. See "Cycle Guide." Fill hose washers Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are not appropriate for Bulky Items cycle. Water may be ...First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to be occurring. Washer may not be in less effective cleaning. See "Level the Washer" in inlet hoses, which can back up out of alignment and...
Use & Care Guide
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...cycle. Do not remove ground prong. First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for washer to possibly avoid a service call. Ensure there is higher than cycles with a lower spin speed. Do...supply. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Washer will pause during certain phases of the washplate. Only use an extension cord. Using cycles with high spin ...
...cycle. Do not remove ground prong. First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for washer to possibly avoid a service call. Ensure there is higher than cycles with a lower spin speed. Do...supply. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Washer will pause during certain phases of the washplate. Only use an extension cord. Using cycles with high spin ...
Use & Care Guide
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... soil level. operate incorrectly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for clothes to move. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started . Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower ... Softener option is tightly packed. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the fabrics being washed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do ...
... soil level. operate incorrectly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for clothes to move. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started . Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower ... Softener option is tightly packed. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the fabrics being washed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do ...
Use & Care Guide
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... by manufacturer. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to measure correctly. See "Washer Care" in pockets during wash to measure correctly. Items may have been followed. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics...only HE detergent. Do not load garments directly over the center of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. 16 See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Wash like colors together. Strings and ... suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for fabric type.
... by manufacturer. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to measure correctly. See "Washer Care" in pockets during wash to measure correctly. Items may have been followed. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics...only HE detergent. Do not load garments directly over the center of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. 16 See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Wash like colors together. Strings and ... suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for fabric type.
Use & Care Guide
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...a cold wash temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Remove several items and add HE detergent. uL (unbalanced load) appears in the bleach dispenser. Allow the washer to restart washer. If the dial is normal for small amounts of water to be keeping Check for items directly under the lid. Use drain extends more... (114 mm) into standpipe. dU (Lid cannot unlock) appears in the dispenser. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for service. 17
...a cold wash temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Remove several items and add HE detergent. uL (unbalanced load) appears in the bleach dispenser. Allow the washer to restart washer. If the dial is normal for small amounts of water to be keeping Check for items directly under the lid. Use drain extends more... (114 mm) into standpipe. dU (Lid cannot unlock) appears in the dispenser. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for service. 17
Energy Guide
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... a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents 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. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances...
... a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents 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. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances...
Dimension Guide
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...9632; Additional clearances might be considered. 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. (356 mm) 17" (432 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 5" (126 mm) 24 in the top and bottom 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...
...9632; Additional clearances might be considered. 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. (356 mm) 17" (432 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 5" (126 mm) 24 in the top and bottom 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...
Dimension Guide
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... a sump pump system. Select the drain hose installation method you will need . Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be purchased separately. carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. To order, please see Installation Instructions packed...(Part Number 285863) that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Top ...
... a sump pump system. Select the drain hose installation method you will need . Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be purchased separately. carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. To order, please see Installation Instructions packed...(Part Number 285863) that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Top ...
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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...90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts (Not supplied with vents * Required spacing 3 Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be considered for ease...for your "Use and Care Guide" for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the washer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides. ■■ Additional spacing...
...90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts (Not supplied with vents * Required spacing 3 Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be considered for ease...for your "Use and Care Guide" for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the washer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides. ■■ Additional spacing...