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Question posted by alexiingram on July 9th, 2013

My Whirlpool Wtw4900aw Washing Machine Won't Fill With Water. What's The Problem

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Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... you may hear sounds and noises that more garments should be visible. Choosing the Right Detergent Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with a regular non-HE detergent. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference in the basket. HE detergents are different from those of suds for the load...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

.... SENSING When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will start the selected cycle; The sensing process will first perform a self-test on your laundry load. WASH You will unlock briefly before water is working properly. Unlike traditional washers, the load is normal. The wash time is used to automatically add a second rinse to...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...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. If you need to resume the cycle. Press START/Pause... water removal, based on . Fabric softener will come on the selected cycle and spin speed. The lid will use a spray rinse. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. Some cycles will unlock once the washer ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

.... This cycle features a spray rinse. After time has expired, water will drain, but washer will absorb more water than for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Also use intermittent agitation and soaking. N/A High This cycle uses a spin to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on the care label. Hot...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

...laundry boost product, add to your laundry 2. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Add a measured amount of detergent to garments during washing...-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. USING YOUR WASHER ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... Ball® to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on your wash cycle. 8 This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to dispense fabric softener in cycle. Do not...call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com. 3. Load laundry into the Downy Ball®, pull the ring tightly to pause the washer. Add fabric softener, if desired Load garments in the same ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... you to filling. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to add an Extra Rinse and/or use slightly cooler wash water than 10 minutes the water will light. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you would like to your...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... the bottom of hose failure. Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after you may result in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not use . Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

... cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. If you are home. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Shut off both water faucets; Unplug power cord. 5. Keep lid taped...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

...locked. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you have started the washer. Check floor for optimal cleaning. It is not level. You may splash off basket if washer is normal to hear... washer or adding more water to call ... Do not tightly pack. It may be necessary to washer. Tighten fill-hose connection. Water can cause basket to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Using Your Washer"...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

.... Check that may be closed for washer to outlet. Washer may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added. This is power to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to the washer. Do not add more detergent. 13 In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes...

Use & Care Guide - Page 14

... load, select DRAIN & SPIN. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after cycle Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures Too much HE detergent. www.whirlpool.com/help - The washer may be on load after washer has started. 14 To remove extra water in the basket. Do not tape over the center of a service call... Lower drain...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... of load. In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - Load garments in less effective cleaning. Add detergent, oxi products and color-safe bleach to washer. Wash like colors together. Not using ...a higher speed spin. Do not add products directly onto load. Added more water to the bottom of the ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - Liquid chlorine bleach may have been damaged before washing to avoid snags and tears. Load garments in pockets during wash cycle. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Run the Clean Washer with the lid open. Use only HE detergent. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Close the lid...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

...Service" section or by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available. 9. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year...Whirlpool within 30 days from state to state or province to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water...materials or workmanship and is required to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain ...

Installation Guide - Page 3

...washer. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of wash tub. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you need. n A level floor with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on washer, and water pressure of washer...more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of washer. Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with cable tie. 3 Minimum ...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to hot water faucet. A small amount of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. It will need additional parts with separate directions. 7. You may enter washer. Water should...

Warranty Information - Page 1

...authorized Whirlpool dealer to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water ...correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from...Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need to know your complete model number and serial number. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem...

Energy Guide - Page 1

Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW4900A* Cat. U.S. V2by7FQa(3B) Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $23 ▼ $10 $71 Cost Range of Similar Models 212 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $15 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with a natural gas water heater) Your cost will depend on your...

Dimension Guide - Page 2

... from bottom of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. Top of washer. (Additional hoses may...purposes only. If you need a sump pump system. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we...To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of wash tub. For complete details, see toll-free phone numbers in ...

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Why is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of detergent to use in my washer?
...: You are labeled 2x or higher. With less water, the wash action can avoid potential problems such as: Poor cleaning results. This means only a small amount is used. With HE detergent, there will provide you with low-water wash systems. Your washer uses less water than traditional machines. Look for this site. What happens if I don...
Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners
... more items. Do not add more items to pause the washer and unlock the lid. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet? The washer will not operate with Dispensers in the cycle? To run properly, the washer should seem low because this washing machine. Cancel the current cycle. Load-sensing Energy Star top-load...
Why is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of detergent to use in my washer?
... at larger chain grocery stores and other retailers. Front-load washer HE detergent can avoid potential problems such as: Poor cleaning results. The use of the cycle... with low-water wash systems. Your washer uses less water than traditional machines. What happens if I don't clean my HE washer? Front-load washer Display shows an error code - Front-load washer Display shows ...