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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...bottom of standpipe must be inside standpipe or below the top of washer. Add spacing of laundry tub must be provided. Top of 1" (25 mm) on...are for closet door ventilation openings which are required. Top-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4850X, WTW4930X...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...Connector Kit Part 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" (1067 ...2" (51 mm) diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... can be purchased separately. Water remaining in door are minimum required. Proper installation is installed, top and bottom air openings in washer after use may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...provided. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Remove shipping base. Set washer upright. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to ...delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; See "Tools and Parts". 6. Place drain hose in...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

..., kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to faucets or washer. A small amount of the drain hose. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Use pliers to water faucets...ring. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of water may need...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. When washer is level, skip to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut With...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that you have all packaging materials. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any...

Owners Manual - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...will begin the sensing process to soak. 3 HE detergents are different from those of detergent to a traditional agitator-style washer. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared...with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Rather than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of...

Owners Manual - Page 4

.... SENSING When the Start/Pause/Unlock button is preset with all spin speeds are different from traditional washers. Not all cycles. • Faster spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but may... 1 2 4 5 3 1 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. For most cycles. 4 FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be used to automatically add a second rinse to...

Owners Manual - Page 5

.... Items to wet down the load before washing. Place small items in washer Clean Washer with enough water to wash: Machine-wash silks, handwash fabrics Cycle: Delicate...sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. When this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Do not overload basket. default is...

Owners Manual - Page 6

USING YOUR WASHER 1. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, .... NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to reduce tangling. Try mixing different sized items to your laundry 2. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. load them in loose heaps evenly around...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...'s instructions to dispenser Fabric softener tray Add a measured amount of fabric softener based on washer 4. Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the best performance. It is normal for correct amount of HE detergent into the washer too early. Add fabric softener to determine the amount of a cycle. Pour a measured amount...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to start the wash ...Press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to light soils Cool - Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Select cycle settings 10. Press START/Pause/Unlock to change the Temperature...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... your dispenser trays. Unplug or disconnect power to avoid damaging product over time. 3. Because some water may find laundry product residue in warm, soapy water, using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. If storing or moving , or not using your clothes. Wash in your...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... to www.whirlpool.com/help for an HE low-water washer. For normal operating sounds, go to washer. Gurgling or humming Washer may not be draining water. Tighten fill-hose connection. If you have started the washer. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Washer not performing as final amounts of a clogged sink or drainpipe...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. It is tightly packed. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Load garments in dispenser. 14 Load with a slower ... and spin speed; Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load after washer has started. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to avoid...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... bleach in seams before washing. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is not closed. Odors Lid Locked light is complete. The washer may not have been damaged before starting a cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062920) U.S. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW5500X* Cat.

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