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Wtw4950xw0 Wont Spin

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...(2.44 m) from bottom of washer. Floor drain system 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for installation with spacing of laundry tub must be at least 39...in door are acceptable. 3" (76 mm) Minimum diameter for floor standpipe drain system. Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). A time-delay fuse or ...

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 ... 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

... (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Proper installation is not recommended. This washer has been tested for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Secure drain hose with water and load) of...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location; IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary to a gas pipe. n If codes permit and a separate ground...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... place on bottom of drain hose should be used. 5 Place drain hose in Step 7. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) 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 Connect Drain Hose 5. Gently place power cord over console...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... water faucets to inlet valves. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to prevent clogs. Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of water...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... jam nuts clockwise on top edges of sides. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... for clothes to use. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the soils. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the correct water level for the best performance. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Using regular detergent...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... label instructions, use short, slow spins to start over when the washer is used to automatically add a ...laundry load. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 4 1 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by the selected soil level. 4 The motor sounds may change at different stages in a cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...washer is restarted. 5 SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on the selected cycle and spin... cycle is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on . If you need to resume...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. To set -in a hurry. This cycle uses a spin to thoroughly clean the washer interior. Use hot water for others because they will not spin. High Use this cycle to wet down the load before washing. Low Use this cycle for heavy fabrics or special-care...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry 2. Add HE detergent • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can ... Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent...

Owners Manual - Page 8

..., or use more than the recommended amount. Do not use of liquid fabric softener. Load laundry into washer. Items need to reduce tangling. Pour a measured amount of the cycle. 6. Always follow ...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 choose your load size. Do...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...8482; option, turn the knob for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors... removal and to add an Extra Rinse and/or use slightly cooler wash water than your previous washer provided. 7. Select wash temperature 9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Once you...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... disconnect power. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to washer. 2. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer basket OR If using your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a period of time, follow this recommended monthly cleaning...

Owners Manual - Page 12

.... For normal operating sounds, go to the washer. Fill hose washers. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to drainpipe or laundry tub. Washer may hear the hum of alignment and cause...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of cycle. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Ensure there is normal. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that the washer was unable to reduce suds. This is power to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Only use an extension cord. Check for...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... cold water faucets must be rearranged to allow the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than traditional top-load washers. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from drain hose. The washer is normal. Use cycle designed for your garment. Cycles...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes. Clogged dispenser. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting...a higher speed spin. Load is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with a slower wash action and spin speed; Reduce ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... "Cleaning your load with the lid open. See the "Cycle Guide" to possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. This may still be spinning. Mend rips and broken threads in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Do not...

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... to the pedestal by removing the pedestal drawer. See the Installation Instructions for flooring requirements. The washer spin speeds range from across the room? The final spin lasts about 2 to 3 minutes. During the final spin, higher spin speeds create sounds that flexes or is normal. Vibration - Try to rock the...
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... load evenly around the basket. Normal sound in high speed spin Some noise during spin. This may sound during the final spin portion of the washer spinning. ( 14 seconds, 240 KB) Vibration - Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners Vibration - These high-spin speed washers require sturdy floors. Is the wash load balanced? Top-load...
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... move while washing. This is only for details. Is the washer basket moving during the final spin portion of spin. Try to spin, the load will create movement in the basket, which will result... ¾" (19.1 mm) plywood to the floor beneath the washer and dryer. Refer to During the final spin, higher spin speeds create sounds that flexes, or is flexing. Flooring that ...