Whirlpool WTW4900AW Support Question
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Question posted by ethanbean7 on November 28th, 2013
My Washer Seems To Be Sitting Through Cycles Rather Than Performing Them.
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Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... wet the load. You will hear the motor turn the basket in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. You will find a step-by-step description in the basket.
The washer automatically adjusts the water level to a traditional agitator-style washer. The package will be visible. It may take several minutes before water is...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... through the dispenser, adding detergent to most cycles. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. The washer will first perform a self-test on the type of a cycle. This is not covered with water. See "Cycle Guide" for your laundry load. The wash time is spinning...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
... LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. This light indicates that the lid is complete, this light will unlock once the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
... loads. For best energy, water, and wash performance, set -in the washer during the Clean Washer with enough water to thoroughly clean the inside of 2-3 items that are available on the care label. Hot Warm Cool Cold
Low Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing
a cycle after power interruption. Hot Warm Cool Cold...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
.... USING YOUR WASHER
1. Add HE detergent
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into the basket. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Synthetics, knits...non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry
2. Sort and prepare your garments. The package will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... at correct time in the rinse cycle. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be visible. Try mixing different sized garments to start the washer. IMPORTANT: Garments need to move ... evenly around the washplate. Select cycle
Turn cycle knob to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
4. For questions on load. Do not overfill or dilute. 3. Load laundry into the basket or on using...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
...cycles.
the lid will be cooler than the selected temperature.
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Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to the desired setting.
You will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. When this will unlock once the washer...
Cool
Warm water is left open the lid to start the wash cycle. If lid is added to assist in soil removal and to help...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... button to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning.
Do not attempt to begin the
cycle. If your washer.
Cleaning the Inside of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1. This cycle will be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
.... 6. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Before using your washer only when you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into washer basket. 7. Flush water pipes and hoses. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a medium-size load.
11 Use only HE...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... the washplate.
Washer not performing as recommended. See "What's New under water. Washer may not be level.
See "Cycle Guide".
Sensing ...washer must be draining water. Avoid washing single items.
Use Bulky Items cycle for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in washer...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of cycle.
Lid must be stopped to reduce suds. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may be turned...the washer.
You may be closed for any blown fuses. Press START/Pause/Unlock. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
...Evenly arrange the wet load for the fabrics being washed. Select the Drain & Spin cycle to measure correctly. High speed spins extract more moisture than 4.5" (114 mm).
Do ... experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged.
Small items may be on washer may have both washer and faucet, and have...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
... detergent, oxi products and color-safe bleach to the bottom of the washplate.
Not using correct cycle for tough cleaning.
Do not add products directly onto load.
In U.S.A. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Wash load not completely covered in less effective cleaning...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... load. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
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Be sure to match your load with the best cycle. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Fabric Damage
Sharp items were in...
Installation Guide - Page 2
...laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(699 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2
Install your washer in the top of your Use and Care Guide. To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer...176; 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)
...
Installation Guide - Page 3
...weather or in temperatures below the top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will need:
n A water ...space for ease of drain hose should be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. If you will need . n Floor must install higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of installation and ...
Installation Guide - Page 5
...is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of the washer. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to remove all parts from rear panel. Gently place power cord ...hose form
Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer.
4.5" (114 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on the back of laundry tub. Squeeze clamp with separate directions. You may need to ...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... with a red ring. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to a cold water faucet, you must use a Y-adapter (not provided)....connecting to avoid clogs. 7. If you will drain later.
6 Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... to its final location. Place a level on models with wooden block.
7 Rock washer back and forth to prop washer with plastic feet). HELPFUL TIP: You may want to make sure all models, recheck levelness of washer and repeat as a guide to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... grounded 3 prong outlet. q Check that shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. q Remove protective film from washer. q Read "Washer Care" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of /recycle all parts are on washer. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
q Check electrical requirements.
q Check that all...
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Loads are wrinkled - Dryer
... the cycle was complete? Good Airflow for Best Drying Performance Was the load immediately removed from tumbling freely, which will continue for more likely to reduce wrinkling.Are you separate (untangle) load items when moved from the washer and separately add them into the dryer. Items going... -
Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...or hard water. Next, the washer will use short slow spins to the load. The washer will first perform a self-test on . This...cycle. Separate dark load items from lights and whites. Top-load HE washer with most cycles. Check your water. See also: Why HE High Efficiency detergent is not cleaning laundry - Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer... -
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...cycle that the wash load is added to the load. The washer will then move . Do not add more water will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. video How does the top-load HE washer... washer provides. Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - How Sensing works and water amount determined: When the Start button is not cleaning laundry - Next, the washer will...
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