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Question posted by ccyankfan on August 1st, 2015

Whirlpool Wtw4800xq0

the drum seems to be off center and leans to one side

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on August 1st, 2015 6:37 PM
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Must be a defect counterbalance spring - see the video here.

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Installation Guide - Page 2

... Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers ... for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2...
Installation Guide - Page 3

... will need a sump pump system. If you must be exposed to reduce noise transfer. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in washer after use may be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Secure drain hose with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on...
Installation Guide - Page 4

...of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. n Check with a power supply cord having a 3... into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Set washer upright. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is the personal responsibility...
Installation Guide - Page 5

... separate directions. If clamp is not already in case you need additional parts with clamp. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. See "Tools and Parts". 6. Free power cord Remove the red plastic plug from tray. Drain...
Installation Guide - Page 6

... use tape or sealants on washer. Screw on water faucets to avoid clogs. Damage can result. Repeat with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket ... drain installations, you must be attached and have water flowing to faucets or washer. You may enter washer. Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. Record hose installation or replacement...
Installation Guide - Page 7

...solid contact with plastic feet). 12. Use side seam as shown. Rock washer back and forth to prop washer with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of sides.... TIP: You may want to turn jam nuts clockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114...
Installation Guide - Page 8

... into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that all of your tools. Close lid. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

...(0 mm) clearance on all sides of 1" (25 mm) on the sides. This washer has been tested for walls, doors, and floor moldings. If a closet door or louvered... 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, ...
Dimension Guide - Page 2

... (Part Number 285863) that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to ...44 m) from bottom of standpipe must be purchased separately. Top of laundry tub must install higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of washer. (Additional hoses may be at least 39" (990 mm) above...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2

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Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... lid must press START/Pause and wait for details. The lid will operate differently than your previous washer. Depending on . After a cycle is paused. When this time, a series of spins to ...Softener or 2 Rinses with Softener to check for load balance or moves the load. Your new washer will only unlock after this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be different ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6

...'s instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to avoid pilling. Add a measured of amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Loose change, buttons, or...fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to the bottom of detergent or single-dose laundry packet into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... not use more than 1 cup (250 mL). always follow manufacturer's directions for best cleaning and to start the washer. 6. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to dispenser (on your wash cycle. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended...-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose piles around the agitator; Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different sized items to pause the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... tightly packed. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for flexing or sagging. Check floor for assistance and to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to possibly avoid a service call for service to remove items. It...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11

.... Do not interrupt cycle. 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 drainpipe or laundry tub. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to possibly avoid a service call. Improper loading can result in death...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... much detergent can slow draining. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not add detergent. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for small items. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with air flow during the final...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13

... softener dispenser. A cycle was stopped or paused using fabric softener. The lid will damage fabrics. Single-dose laundry packet not dissolving Adding laundry packet incorrectly. Washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to match your load with the best cycle. Load with dry items only...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase. 6. Service...appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of your major appliance, to replace...
Warranty Information - Page 1

... exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these excluded circumstances shall be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by calling Whirlpool. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached...
Energy Guide - Page 1

... loads 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: WTW4800B* Cat. U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. (P/N W10062999...

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