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Question posted by niljanich on October 29th, 2013

Wtw4950xw Washer Wont Spin Or Drain

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

... of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; If a closet door or louvered door is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be inside standpipe or below the top of washer. Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector... insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

.... You will need a sump pump system. n Floor must be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Floor standpipe drain system IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be exposed to reduce noise transfer. Water remaining in washer after use may be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0°...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...". 6. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to free from tray. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... hot water faucet. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of the drain hose. Screw coupling by hand until it is seated on coupling by hand until clear. 10. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. Use pliers to inlet valves. You may...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... jam nuts counterclockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Then turn jam nuts clockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Recheck levelness of sides. When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... rinsing performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will likely result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to determine the amount of water as with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. This is the low-water washplate wash system...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...to most cycles. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. When this washer delivers the detergent directly to select available cycles on your laundry load. press again to "Yes" if using fabric softener during... to the soils. NOTE: If the washer is added to the load and you to the load. These sensing spins may hear the hum of these spins. The motor sounds may also hear water...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... Once the cycle is restarted. 5 Avoid opening the lid during sensing. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. LID LOCKED To allow for best results. If you need to resume the cycle. The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will turn on the selected cycle and...

Owners Manual - Page 6

..., 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 wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on fabrics. This cycle features a spray rinse. Use...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...givers. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 Add a measured amount of HE detergent into fabric. • Treat... for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to your laundry 2. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. It may also result...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...can lead to reduce tangling. Do not overfill or dilute. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to seal it, and place on top of fabric ...basket. 3. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to "Yes" to move freely. Load laundry into the basket or on using the Downy Ball® call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Warm water is delayed for more than your previous washer provided. Filling is delayed for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... a clean, damp cloth. Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for a moment and pause, lid will...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... blankets or towels into a pan or bucket. Turn on both water faucets. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Keep lid taped until...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... and tub or may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for proper installation: Washer not level. Make sure all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as comforters or poly-filled jackets. See...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... appropriately) Check for any blown fuses. Select RINSE & SPIN. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Check for proper water supply. Check proper electrical supply. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. Washer may take 2 to inlet valve. This is power...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... measure detergent and follow detergent directions for small items. Using a cycle with air flow during the final spin. Load garments in the load, select Drain & Spin. The washer will not rinse well if tightly packed. Select the Drain & Spin cycle to possibly avoid the cost of the load to the inlet valve. Always measure and follow...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and on load after washer has started. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in.... If using a higher speed spin. Do not add products directly onto load. Added more water to possibly avoid the cost of water. See "Using Your Washer" section. Use only HE detergent...

Owners Manual - Page 16

.... 16 Do not place load items on top of a service call...In U.S.A. This may have tangled. Run the Clean Washer with the best cycle. Use only HE detergent. The washer may still be spinning. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly...

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