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Question posted by Apercy01 on August 8th, 2014
Flashing Fill Light And Can't Start New Load
Water in tub and won't drain
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 8th, 2014 6:43 PM
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Related Whirlpool WTW4800BQ Manual Pages
Installation Guide - Page 2
...parts before starting installation. Install your Use and Care Guide.
To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer.
n ...washer walk".
If you have:
You will need:
Overhead sewer
Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (990 mm) tall drain tub...washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(699 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2 Drain...
Installation Guide - Page 3
.... n Floor must be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
4.5" (114 mm)
39" (990 mm)
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Recessed area or closet installation
3" (76 mm)
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be exposed to reduce noise transfer.
Top of standpipe must support washer's total weight (with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on washer, and water pressure of installation and...
Installation Guide - Page 4
...prong grounding plug. Remove shipping base. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all... time.
4 n Do not ground to install it and make sure lid is taped shut.
2. Move washer
n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- It is recommended that the ground path is ...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... separate directions. 3. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Place drain hose in place on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of drain hose should be used.
5
Attach drain hose to back of washer.
4.5" (114 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on the back of laundry tub. Remove packing tray from...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). Check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. You may enter washer.
NOTE: Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to tighten couplings an additional...
Installation Guide - Page 7
...".5" (114 mm)
4.5" (114 mm)
4.5" (1143 mm)
Jam nut
Models with metal feet
Secure drain hose to its final location.
Place a level on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
Move the washer to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block.
7 If...
Installation Guide - Page 8
...Select any tape
remaining on washer. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped.
q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on...supply and recommended grounding method. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Read "Washer Care" in your tools. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of ...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... openings in .2 (155 cm2)
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
3" (76 mm)
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for closet door ventilation openings which are required. Top-Loading Automatic Washer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4880A, WTW4900A, WTW4910X, WTW5610X, WTW4800B, WTW4810B, WTW4850B, WTW4850X, WTW4900B...
Dimension Guide - Page 2
... must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Secure drain hose with product.
Top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
4.5" (114 mm)
See requirements for planning purposes only.
For...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... to several minutes for load balance or moves the load. Sensing
This washer will only unlock after this light is off -balance load. IMPORTANT:
• After the washer basket fills to penetrate clothes. Your new washer will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins, allowing the rinse water to the selected water level, the lid must press START/Pause and wait for...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
...;
Fabric softener will continue to poor cleaning performance and may take several minutes to start over when the washer is done filling the lid will lock and the washer will pump out the water. After draining and spinning out wash water, the washer will be added if the 1 Rinse with Softener or 2 Rinses with SOFTENER This option...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
... Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on the care label. When this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Press START/Pause again to complete a load after a power failure. This cycle features a spray rinse. Low Use this light is paused.
Use this cycle with affresh® cycle. Use with Softener option...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
...recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
&#...WASHER
WARNING
1.
Do not remove ground prong. Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to your laundry...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... be selected to 1 Rinse with Softener or 2 Rinses with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause button to dispenser
(on your wash cycle. See max fill line... fabric softener into washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into dispenser; Pour a measured amount of the basket. 3. Load laundry into washer
5. Items need to choose your...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... that bleed or fade
Light soils
8
Press the START/Pause button to the appropriate setting based on the label with a permanent marker.
When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Select LOAD SIZE
Wash Temp
Tap Cold This is very cold, warm water may be added, so...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet in new location.
9 Do not add any clothing or items.
b. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock once or twice (depending on model). If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock once or twice (depending on model). Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... between basket and tub or may not be level. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with the floor and locked. It is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of water are removed during the Drain & Spin cycles. Run washer through the following for a medium-size load. Feet may...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... may be out of cycle. Lid must be turned on (indicating that inlet valve screens have water flowing to fill appropriately)
Check for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as expected
Washer won't run . proper installation: (cont) Drain hose connection. Check household plumbing for any blown fuses.
Ensure there is power to avoid...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... the final spin can cause items near the top of the load in the basket. Add 2 Rinses to drainpipe or tub.
Load may be wetter than normal.
Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may have water flowing to be clogged. See "Using Your Washer" for correct drain hose installation. The high spin speeds combined with dry items only...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... chlorine bleach directly onto load. Undiluted bleach will not start or fill with the best cycle.
Using too much detergent. Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is added to match your garments.
13 The washer will damage fabrics. The lid will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Single-dose laundry packet not dissolving...
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