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Question posted by james86170 on June 7th, 2015

My Wtw4950xw Will Spin Fine But Will Not Agitate. It Makes A Loud Squeal

My washer stopped spinning a month ago and I changed the actuator. It worked fine until this week when it stopped agitating. The washer will fill with water and when it gets to the wash cycle it makes a loud squealing noise that alternates in pitch to match the motor going forward to reverse. The agitator doesn't move at all. You can move it to the spin cycle and the washer will spin the water out. I laid the washer over to look at the drive belt and the first thing I noticed was an oily film on the cover and on the floor. There was an oily spot on the inside of the cabinet on the motor side like it spayed from the motor. The belt looked fine and I can work the agitator by hand easily. There also seems to be some water left in the machine that didn't get pumped out. Is the motor bad? Did something else cause the motor to fail?

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...W10240509B 01/2011 Top of washer. Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Top of wash tub. Add spacing of ...change without notice. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of laundry tub must be provided. Top-Loading Washer...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

.... Install your Use and Care Guide. To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet... Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...(138-690 kPa). Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on washer, and water pressure of washer. Secure drain hose with water and load) of washer. Installing on back of 315 lbs (143 kgs). If you ...or laundry tub. Floor standpipe drain system IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; n A level floor with spacing of wash ...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...electrical supply is equipped with the sound shield to install it and make sure lid is taped shut. 2. n This washer is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is necessary...obligation of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; it must be in accordance with a qualified electrician...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

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Installation Instructions - Page 6

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Installation Instructions - Page 7

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Owners Manual - Page 3

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Owners Manual - Page 4

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Owners Manual - Page 5

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Owners Manual - Page 6

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Owners Manual - Page 7

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Owners Manual - Page 8

...wall. Tightly packing can lead to reduce tangling. Load laundry into the basket or on using the Downy Ball®...washer has been designed to pause the washer. 3. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to allow liquid fabric softener to seal it, and place on your wash cycle...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... the load was spinning at high speed. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is left open the lid to help dissolve detergents. This is used, the wash cycle will be cooler than your previous washer provided. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may...

Owners Manual - Page 10

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Owners Manual - Page 12

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Owners Manual - Page 13

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Owners Manual - Page 14

... have been caught in the basket. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 4.5" (114 mm). Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than cycles with air flow during the final spin. Use drain hose form and securely attach to slow or stop draining and spinning. Dry spots on load after washer has started. 14 To remove extra...

Owners Manual - Page 15

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Owners Manual - Page 16

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