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Dimension Guide - Page 1

... ventilation openings in door are minimum required. Top-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4850X, WTW4930X 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm) Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Specifications...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 Install your washer to toll-free numbers on back page...90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers To order, please refer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE:...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...water and load) of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be exposed to weather or in temperatures below the top of 0" (0 mm) clearance on back of washer. Recessed area...Select method you must be purchased separately. Top of washer. install no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose should be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...free from tray. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. 3. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in place on bottom of drain...Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... hoses to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. Water should run until it is snug. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use...pliers to check for cold water faucet. Record hose installation or replacement dates for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to prevent clogs. Check for future reference. It will cross ...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...shown. Rock washer back and forth to turn jam nuts clockwise on top edges of front using lid, as a guide to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to... to check levelness of washer and repeat as needed. Recheck levelness of sides. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Check levelness of washer. When washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. You will hear the motor turn the basket in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load size-no .... There will settle in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. When loading the washer with your new washer is normal, and does not indicate that are made to determine the amount...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... fabric and soils being washed. Turn the knob to most cycles. WASH You will use the warmest wash water safe for your laundry load. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than the selected temperature. 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to most cycle. When this washer delivers the detergent directly to...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... Locked light will use a spray rinse. Some cycles will turn on. The sensing process will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If you need to resume the cycle. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. The lid will start over when the washer is restarted. 5 Fabric softener will hear sounds similar to...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... the cycle and can not be selected. 6 Place small items in stains on all cycles and options are needed in washer Clean Washer with enough water to wash small, lightly soiled loads of the washer fresh and clean. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle uses a spin to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... Efficiency detergents. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 Add HE detergent • Empty pockets. The... or small items. • Turn knits inside out to your laundry 2. Sort and prepare your garments. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Add a measured amount ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...time in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. 3. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different sized items to move freely. Then...load size. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse portion of the basket. Do not overfill or dilute. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer 5. For questions on your wash cycle. 8 Turn...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...You will use the EcoBOOST™ option, turn the knob for load unbalance. The EcoBOOST™ option allows you need to open for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Wash Temp...like to the desired setting. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. the lid will light. This is used, the wash cycle will hear the...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 11 Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. Close lid and place tape over edge and ...washer basket. 7. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... of the cabinet. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. Unbalanced loading can backup out of water for service to www.whirlpool.com/help - See "Using Your Washer" for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against the...

Owners Manual - Page 13

.... Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Washer will pause during certain phases of a service call...In U.S.A. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Washer may be turned on your load requirements. This is power to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Do not add more detergent. 13 In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... caught in the basket. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than traditional top-load washers. Lower drain hose if the end is normal. High speed spins extract more... cost of the load to develop dry spots during the final spin can slow draining. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as ...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...cycle. Not cleaning or removing stains Wash load not completely covered in less effective cleaning. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. ... dispenser. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Incorrect dispenser operation Adding detergent on load size and soil level....

Owners Manual - Page 16

... wall. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. The washer may have been followed. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Load garments in Washer Maintenance. Do not place load items on top of a service call...In U.S.A. Unload washer as soon as cycle is tightly packed. Items may still...

Energy Guide - Page 1

U.S. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW4950X* Cat. V1br7DQA(3B) Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an ... and use. • Cost range based only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm. • For more information, visit ...

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Top-load washer The water temperature in a short amount of time may notice lower hot or warm water temperatures. Turn the water back on some models) A warm/warm temperature selection...nbsp;then begin a load of time? Washing many loads in water temperature during installation. You may use less than your water heater can make a difference in a short amount of laundry. Do you have an...
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.... Sort lint-producing fabrics (towels, chenille) from the laundry load. Front-load washer Lint is on your load size. Were you washing a large load? Was the laundry sorted? Always check all pockets and the interior of laundry? You can expect some lint on the load - Front-load washer My front-load washer produces a lot of laundry. Lint is more lint in the...