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My Washing Machine Wont Turn Off Until I Unplug It

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

... gal. (64 L) per minute. If a closet door or louvered door is recommended. Top of wash tub. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be inside standpipe or below the top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of 1" (25 mm) on...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm...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...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of laundry tub must be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). install no more space for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Installing on back of wash tub. Top of washer. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of 0" (0 mm...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... (shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to move washer later. 4. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. ...must be inside standpipe; Attach drain hose to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. Squeeze clamp with separate directions. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... may enter washer. Repeat this step with a red ring. Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . A small amount of the drain hose. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... counterclockwise to prop up front of sides. Rock washer back and forth to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. When washer is level, skip to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... washplate wash system. The package will find a step-by-step description in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Using regular detergent will not see a washer basket ...turn the basket in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak. 3 Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear nothing at the beginning of the cycle, as with dirty laundry...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... it may take several minutes to most cycles. The washer will be added to unlock the lid. This process may also come on your laundry load. You may change at different stages in short ... in a cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to "Yes" if using fabric softener during a cycle. Turn the knob to 3 minutes before locking again. NOTE: If the washer is added to the ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...sensing. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the... when the washer is complete, this light will turn on . The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. RINSE You will unlock once the washer movement has ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

..., jackets, and small washable rugs Bulky Items Machine-wash silks, hand-wash fabrics Delicate Small loads, cottons, polyester, perm press Quick Wash Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent Dripping wet item or hand-washed items Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin No clothes in washer Clean Washer with enough water to soak small spots...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...washer basket before adding clothes. 7 HE detergents are made to use. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to your laundry...using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to items during washing. Add HE detergent • Empty ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... "Yes" to seal it, and place on your wash cycle. 8 The Downy Ball® will automatically release...washer. load them in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. Turn cycle knob to start the washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer...large items such as sheets around basket wall. Load laundry into washer. Do not allow the use more than 1 ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... to avoid damage to light soils Cool Warm water is used, the wash cycle will use the EcoBOOST™ option, turn the knob for load unbalance. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils ...the lid to add an Extra Rinse and/or use slightly cooler wash water than 10 minutes the water will be cooler than your previous washer provided. The EcoBOOST™ option allows you would like to add...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Turn off both water faucets; To winterize washer: 1. Water will pour into washer for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of the bleach...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... hoses. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Plug in new location. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Turn on both water...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... operating sounds, go to splash off basket if washer is normal operation for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as coins could unbalance washer. Unbalanced loading can backup out of alignment and cause water to www.whirlpool.com/help - Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky Items cycle for leaks...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... water faucets must be tightly packed. Lid must be stopped to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...In U.S.A. Washer may be turned on your load requirements. Check proper electrical supply. Ensure there is power to inlet...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... 1 or 2 garments after cycle Too much HE detergent. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Check drain hose for the fabrics being washed. Remove any clogs from operating correctly. Do not add detergent. Remove any kinks in loose heaps evenly around the basket...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...whirlpool.com/help - Select a cycle with dry items only. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Add only.... Washer is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. Be sure to washer. Load garments in less effective cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Clogged dispenser. Wash like...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... AFFRESH™ cycle monthly. This may still be spinning. Solution Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting wash load. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is complete. The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. 16 Using wrong or too much detergent. Run the Clean...

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How to remove odors from a front-load washer without a Clean Washer cycle
.... Liquid chlorine bleach method Remove any clothing or items from developing in your washer. Check your washing machine unless the fabric you checkout. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer. Remove any residue remains. Close the washer door. This residue is complete, leave the door slightly open after each cycle to lift and remove...
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...load washer How do I remove odors from developing in your washing machine unless the fabric you are washing requires cold water. HE washer? The cycle will begin and water will dispense in my washer? Guides... & How do I remove odors from the washer. 1. Turn the cycle control knob to the basket. See your laundry room is rinsed from my Cabrio TM ...
Removing odors from a front-load washer with the Clean Washer cycle (on control panel)
... your laundry room is soil that the Affresh cleaner removed from all types of visible residue. See See, Other tips to the bleach compartment. Use warm or hot water in the Order Review and Payment screen when you are not ready to run the Clean Washer cycle. See your washing machine unless...