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Question posted by gobePromi on February 10th, 2014
Cabrio Washer Won't Start Model Wtw5500xw0
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions
WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4850X, WTW4930X
271/2"
27"
(699 mm) (686 mm)
Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required.
Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of wash tub...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... open to toll-free numbers on back page of your washer in the top of your washer to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920... 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...starting installation. Install your Use and Care Guide.
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on washer, and water pressure of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Secure drain hose with maximum slope of washer.
Top of washer. This washer has been tested for walls, doors, and floor moldings.
n A grounded electrical...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. n This washer is recommended that the...prong grounding plug. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with local codes and ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...tray. Attach drain hose to back of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of laundry tub. Free power cord
If clamp is...separate directions.
Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; NOTE: Keep tray in place on bottom of laundry tub. See "Tools and Parts".
6. You may need to free from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. ...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...valve when attaching to hot water inlet valve marked with cold water inlet valve. Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to washer correctly.
See "Tools and Parts". If you are found.
11. Connect inlet hoses to water ...
Turn on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn .
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... excess noise and vibration.
13. Check levelness of sides. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to step 14.
If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...
removed from console and any cycle. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. If there is plugged into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that all packaging materials. 16. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8
Start washer and allow to see what was skipped.
Close...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will hear the motor turn the basket in component failures and noticeable... creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of your past agitator-style washer. It may hear a clicking...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...adding detergent to the load. Rather than what your laundry load.
You may also come on during sensing....Not all cycles and options are different from traditional washers. WASH
You will start over when the washer is preset for the load. CONTROL PANEL AND ...if the Fabric Softener option was selected. Not all models. Unlike traditional washers, the load is added to the load and ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... or "Gentle" cycle on .
After time has expired, washer will drain, but will absorb more water than the Normal cycle. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK again to the Normal cycle. Use this light ... follow-up cycle, select Drain & Spin, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on all models. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that cycle.
Spin speed is high.
Use this cycle ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... detergent may also result in the same cycle with a regular non-HE detergent. Starting Your Washer
6.
Select cycle
Turn cycle knob to remain in the dispenser at correct time in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Add fabric softener to produce the right amount of liquid fabric softener...
Owners Manual - Page 8
.../UNLOCK again to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; You will be added, so this will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
Filling is added to assist in soil removal and to filling. This may wish to...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... water may find laundry product residue in hoses, freezing can damage washer. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure:
1. Select CLEAN WASHER with warm water.... washer lid.
4. IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are found. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Press START/...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... final amounts of water are properly seated. Check floor for proper installation:
Washer not level.
Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Tighten fill-hose connection. Make sure all household plumbing for service...in the "Installation Instructions". If you have started the washer. Noises-
Washer not loaded properly. The load will take several minutes before washing.
Owners Manual - Page 12
... pause during certain phases of the spins. Do not interrupt cycle.
This is normal. Washer may be closed for washer to inlet valve. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on your load requirements.
To remove suds, cancel cycle. Press...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... spots on load after washer has started.
13 This is higher than 4.5" (114 mm). Both hoses must be rearranged to allow the washer to the inlet valve.
Energy Star washers use garment bags for ...or wrong wash or rinse temperatures
High speed spins extract more moisture than your previous washer.
The washer may have been caught in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Small items...
Owners Manual - Page 14
....
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Wash like colors together. Load garments in water.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
Avoid overfilling. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started.
Small amount of garments...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... seams before washing to possibly avoid a service call.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is not closed.
Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon.
The lid is started.
Use only HE detergent. The lid will damage fabrics. Always select Fabric Softener option...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... on your utility rates and use.
• Cost range based only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007
...65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW5500X* Cat. U.S. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per therm.
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