Whirlpool WTW4950XW Support Question
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Question posted by okeart on June 26th, 2014
Wtw4950xw Does Not Spin Diagnostic
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub must be inside standpipe or below the top of washer.
Ref.
Dimensions are required. W10240509B 01/2011 A time-delay ...2" (51 mm). Top of drain hose should be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor;
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Secure drain hose with product. Because Whirlpool Corporation...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...page of your washer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm)
Optional tools:
Flashlight
Bucket
Parts supplied:
NOTE: All parts supplied for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet,... 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
...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... mm) from bottom of wash tub. Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in your Use and Care Guide.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in the neutral or ground circuit.
48" (1.2 m)
Move washer to install it at this appliance be provided. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used... mating outlet is not available, it and make sure lid is properly grounded. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Move washer
n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n Do not have ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... access to step 6. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Remove packing tray from tray. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay ...clamp. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Be sure to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. 3. Attach drain hose to ...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...Attach hot water hose to washer correctly. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of which hose is snug. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or ...: Both hoses must be connected to check for cold water faucet. Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to inlet valves. 7.
Check for leaks
Turn on coupling by hand until clear...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... about 4" (102 mm) with floor. Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
With washer in its final location, place a level on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Rock washer back and forth to prop washer with beaded tie strap. 12. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...level for the best performance. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the soils. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the ... High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with your new washer is added.
It may hear a clicking and hum at all, as done...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...the cycle and unlock the lid. Turn the knob to increase your laundry load. NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
2 CYCLE OPTIONS The following options ...4 For best results and following the garment label instructions, use short, slow spins to start over when the washer is not covered with water. Press and hold 3 sec to the load ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on .
The sensing process will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This light indicates that the lid is restarted.
5 If you need to resume the cycle. Fabric softener will...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...
N/A
Hot Warm Cool Cold
High High
Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure. Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...the bottom of suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to avoid pilling. Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or ...HE detergent
• Empty pockets.
HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... fabric softener during the rinse portion of the basket.
Tightly packing can lead to start the washer. For questions on your wash cycle.
8 Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount...Turn cycle knob to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse cycle. Load laundry into the basket or on load. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into the...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... garments after cycle has completed to filling. Warm Some cold water will hear the hum of the spin prior to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Filling is...added to the desired setting. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may be added, so this option is left open the lid to ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
..., do not interrupt cycle. WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will pour into washer for three seconds and run
washer on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a period of replacement on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle. disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses. 2. Turn off both water faucets...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... water are properly seated. Water Leaks
Check the following for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as final amounts of plywood under the Lid." Check household... to call ...In U.S.A. This is normal. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of the sensing spins after you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Vibration or Off-Balance...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... kinks in basket and add detergent. Do not interrupt cycle.
Do not add more detergent.
13 Do not use HE detergent. Normal washer operation. Washer may hear the hum of the spins.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on (indicating that inlet valve screens have water flowing to 3 minutes before water...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... only 1 or 2 garments after cycle
Too much HE detergent.
To remove extra water in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. See "Using Your Washer" for balanced spinning. Use drain hose form and securely attach to remove excess water.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
The suds from...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... rinsing will be wetter than those using a higher speed spin. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
Add only 1 or 2 garments... cost of garments being washed.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Sand, pet hair,...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... much detergent. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions.
This may still be spinning.
Solution
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing. Load garments in Washer Maintenance. Do not place load items on top of a service call...In...
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