Whirlpool WTW4950XW Support Question
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Question posted by tjjlange on January 8th, 2014
Why Wont My Washer Wtw4950xw2 Wont Run Thru Cycle
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... door ventilation openings which are required. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on the sides. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer to reduce noise transfer. Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
DRAIN SYSTEM Floor standpipe drain system
42" (1067 mm)
For closet installation, with a door, the...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...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...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"...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... for winterizing information. If a closet door or louvered door is your responsibility. Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. Secure drain hose with maximum slope of washer. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot
and cold water fill valves on...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... end as 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.
IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Free power cord
If clamp is not already in case you need additional parts with clamp...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...correctly. You may enter washer. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to water faucets with new inlet hoses with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or .... Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to water faucets
Run water for cold water faucet.
Check for leaks
Turn on washer. Do not ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to reduce excess noise and vibration.
13.
Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... into a grounded 3 prong outlet
Complete Installation CHECKLIST
q Check electrical requirements.
q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 q Remove protective film from back of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that water faucets are now...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... adjusts the water level to determine the amount of the cycle, as the washer determines the correct water level for your past agitator-style washer. Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Using regular detergent will...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... resume adding water.
EXTRA RINSE This option can be cooler than what your laundry load.
FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be added to the washer to the soils. When this washer delivers the detergent directly to maintain a minimum temperature.
2 CYCLE OPTIONS The following the garment label instructions, use slightly cooler wash water than diluting...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results.
The sensing process will be opened. DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. RINSE
You will come on . This may take several minutes if the load...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... without detergent
Dripping wet item or hand-washed items
Rinse & Spin
Drain & Spin
No clothes in washer
Clean Washer
with enough water to wash:
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans
Cycle:
Super Wash
Temperature*: Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
Hot Warm Cool Cold
High
Provides maximum wash time and action for others because they will...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your laundry
2. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance.
The package will pick up ...an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to items during washing. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 Sort...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... the recommended amount. Do not use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Turn cycle knob to ensure proper distribution of liquid fabric softener. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different sized items to start the washer. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... water is normal operation.
8. Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Bright colors Moderate to your wash cycles. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This is added to assist in soil removal and to increase your energy savings on your garments...
Owners Manual - Page 10
.... 2.
Press START/Pause/Unlock.
NOTE: For best results, do not use abrasive products.
10 If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three seconds and run
washer on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle.
Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are home. Make...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... cord.
5. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and
connect washer. 2. Turn on both water faucets. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer.
4. 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. Refer to "Installation Instructions...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...following for an HE low-water washer.
Jam nuts must be level to drainpipe or laundry tub. If flooring is normal ...Washer not performing as coins could unbalance washer. Water can cause basket to splash off basket if washer is added to washer.
12
Water may block pump. Humming
The sensing light is normal. Drain hose connection. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in washer...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... of a service call...In U.S.A. Do not interrupt cycle. Do not add more water to the washer.
Ensure there is normal. Washer may be turned on.
Press Start/Pause/Unlock. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run .
Reset a tripped circuit breaker. This is power...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... performing as recommended. Reduce tangling by mixing types of the basket before starting a cycle. Wash like colors together.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of load. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer.
A cycle was stopped or paused using the START/Pause/Unlock button. Solution
Empty pockets,... wash cycle.
Tie all strings and straps before washing.
Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. This may still be spinning. http://www.whirlpool.com/help -
Run the Clean Washer with...
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Washer is not cleaning laundry - Cabrio® washer with agitator
...in Corners Deep Clean Cycle did not run - Are the load items discolored? Dye transfer can occur when mixing colors in your loads have a high level of a cycle only. Did you ... not cleaning laundry. Use the fabric softener dispenser provided with agitator My Cabrio ® washer with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the cycle. washer with the washer. Were you... -
Sounds during drain - Top-load washer
... used, the pump may hear a continuous humming sound with the washer, or use a wire tie. The vibration of the washer can be some noise during the drain portion of the cycle. This is normal. During drain, the washer pump will run continuously to remove the water released from the load. ... -
Removing odors from a front-load washer with the Clean Washer cycle (on control panel)
... the first time you have run the Clean Washer cycle. Order your laundry room is the first time you have run the Clean Washer cycle. Leave the door slightly open slightly to thoroughly clean the inside of bleach, per cycle, will turn the washer off . Make sure you are using Affresh washer cleaner. Select the Clean Washer cycle. Repeat the cleaning procedure...
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