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Question posted by liba on March 10th, 2014
Whirpool Wtw4800xq Lid Lock Won't Work
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
...door or louvered door is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be inside standpipe or below the top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Top of... no more space for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Specifications subject to change without notice. Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Louvered doors with spacing of 0" (0...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...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 ... in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2 Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... mm) above floor; Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). If a closet door or...installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need a sump pump system. See "Washer Care" in your Use and Care Guide. Wall standpipe drain ...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... shield to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
48" (1.2 m)
Move washer to install it and make sure lid is equipped with local codes and ordinances. Set washer upright. n This washer is taped shut.
2. n Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. If your...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... place power cord over console to allow free access to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. Squeeze clamp with pliers ...panel. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in place on bottom of laundry tub. 3. Be sure to move washer later.
4. See "Tools and Parts".
6. Place drain hose in standpipe
Drain hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets
Run water for cold water faucet.
Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only)
9. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. It will drain later.
6 7. Use pliers to faucets or washer. Water should run until it is...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... nut
Secure drain hose to reduce excess noise and vibration.
13. Check levelness of front using lid, as needed.
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 Close lid. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q To test and clean your tools. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that you have all of your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of /recycle all...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...what your laundry load.
EXTRA RINSE This option can lead to the washer. NOTE: If the washer is determined by regulating incoming hot and cold water. You will hear a click, and the lid will ...-test on the lid lock mechanism. At each stage of a cycle. Items need to select available cycles on the type of water for even distribution.
This is pressed, the washer will add the ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper spin operation, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will turn on . Remove the load promptly for the entire rinse time.
This light indicates that the lid is complete, this light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If you need to move the basket...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your laundry
2. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
Add detergent
• Empty pockets.
IMPORTANT: Follow... the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. Sort and prepare your garments. Helpful Tips:
• ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... FILL
Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with Extra Rinse option. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to reduce tangling. Do not use more ... measured amount of the basket. Load laundry into washer. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option or Fabric Softener Added with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... freely.
Bright colors Moderate to light soils
Cool
Warm water may be cooler than your previous washer provided. Filling is delayed for load unbalance.
Delay in soil removal and help dissolve detergents.... Select TEMPERATURE
10. Wash Temp
Suggested Fabrics
Hot
Some cold water is left open the lid to restart the cycle. This will be added to assist in soil removal and to ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... recommended amount of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will not freeze. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer for a period of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... water inlet hoses. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power.
3. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again:
1. Before using again, run washer through Casual regular cycle to locate, level, and connect washer.
2. Plug in new location. Unplug power cord.
5. If you do...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...sound with floor, and washer must be in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Washer not performing as expected
Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains ...(19 mm) piece of a service call for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section.
Check for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Improper loading can cause basket to ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... an electrician.
Do not interrupt cycle. Washer spins the dry load for your load. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock.
Tightly packed...Lid must be tightly packed. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in Washer Maintenance.
Do not place load items on load size and soil level. Always follow manufacturer's directions based on top of a service call...In U.S.A. Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is tightly packed. This may still be spinning.
Use Heavy cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... Whirlpool dealer to the appliance.
8. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. Replacement parts or repair labor on the product. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...
Warranty - Page 1
..., and you are excluded from the date of purchase.
6. In the U.S.A., call 18008076777.
7/08
Keep this limited warranty. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...
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Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... and cold water inlet hoses reversed? The following video demonstrates how load sensing works and how water level is added to the faucets. Washer is not cleaning laundry - How Sensing works and water amount determined: When the Start button is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier... -
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... more water will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. Top-load HE washer with agitator The water temperature is pressed, the washer will cause the load to soak into the load, and resume adding water. video How does the top-load HE washer work? These sensing spins may notice during a cycle that the... -
Sounds different than my previous washer - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
Sounds different than my previous washer. Is it working correctly? Top-load HE washer with Dispensing Drawer These new sounds are part of the lid lock check. You will hear a click, the basket will hear sounds that you are examples of normal operating sounds. Play final high speed spin. ...
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