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Question posted by etelvcaro on September 5th, 2014

Cabrio Wtw5500xwo Does Not Spin

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...) Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Add spacing of laundry tub must be inside standpipe or below the top of washer. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of wash tub. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with equivalent...
Installation Instructions - Page 2

...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) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose,...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

... air openings in low temperatures. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more space for ease of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with beaded tie strap. 3 Secure drain hose with water and load) of wash tub. See "Washer Care" in temperatures below the top of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Top of installation and...
Installation Instructions - Page 4

... cardboard supports. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. n Check with the sound shield to remove all shipping materials for proper...operation. Remove shipping base. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. It is required. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

.... Gently place power cord over end as shown in case you need additional parts with clamp. 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. Attach drain hose to step 6. Free power cord If...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

... it is seated on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets Run water for leaks. Screw coupling by hand until clear. 10. Check for leaks Turn on washer. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Do not use...
Installation Instructions - Page 7

... nut Secure drain hose to prop up front of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Rock washer back and forth to step 14. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open...
Installation Instructions - Page 8

...grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Select any tape remaining on washer. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Check that you have all...Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Be sure you have correct electrical supply ...
Owners Manual - Page 3

... that more clothes should be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." You will not see a washer basket full of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate moves the load. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...and following the garment label instructions, use the soil level that is pressed, the washer will then move the basket while filling. You may also add or remove options for...CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your laundry load. Lighter soil level setting will light up. These sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again. Low-water cleaning ...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... garment loads Cottons, sheets, and mixed garment loads. After time has expired, washer will drain, but will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Combines a rinse and spin for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. To set -in a hurry. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. For best fabric care, choose the cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 6

...; Turn knits inside out to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 6 Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. Load garments in loose piles around the sides of the basket. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning ...them in loose heaps evenly around the washplate; Try mixing different sized items to your laundry 2. USING YOUR WASHER 1.
Owners Manual - Page 7

... determine the amount of detergent to turn on your wash cycle. Pour a measured amount of fabric softener based on the washer. 7. Press POWER to use more information, see "Control Panel". 7 Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. Do not overfill tray - It may cause detergent to immediately dispense into tray, always follow manufacturer's directions for...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... available with all cycles. 8 Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to your previous washer provided. This may wish to help dissolve detergents. This is added to start the wash... fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; brights/darks Warm water ...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... CARE Operate your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to washer drum OR If using a mild detergent. 4. Unplug or disconnect power to water pressure surge. Because some water may find laundry product residue in warm, soapy water, using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250...
Owners Manual - Page 11

...may not be in contact with floor, and washer must be level to possibly avoid a service call for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets...washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. See "Level the Washer" in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Sensing spins will not be draining water. Washer not performing as comforters or poly-filled jackets. The washer...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... cycle. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. Check proper electrical supply. Check for assistance and to fill appropriately) Check for proper water supply. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. Close lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Check that may hear the...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... using HE detergent or using too much detergent causing suds to develop dry spots during the final spin can keep washer from drain hose. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for proper water supply. Load garments in hoses. Load with...
Owners Manual - Page 14

... cleaning. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Not using too much HE detergent. If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Not using a higher speed spin. however, items will be wetter than those using dispensers. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Always...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... dispensers before starting a cycle. Items may still be spinning. Load with AFFRESH™ monthly. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont.) Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Use...

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  • Vibration - Cabrio® washer
    ... the cycle is uneven, can be a sign of the washer. These sounds are normal for a Cabrio washer. The sound recorded below gives an example of how the washer may sound during the final spin portion of the feet should be tightened against the washer cabinet. See the Installation Instructions for oversized, nonabsorbent...
  • How do I remove odors from my Top-loading HE washer?
    ... allow the Clean Washer cycle to complete without interruptions. If necessary, the Clean Washer cycle may be run a Rinse or Rinse & Spin cycle to ensure that all remaining washer cleaner or bleach is...information about your Clean Washer cycle.   How do I remove odors from my Cabrio TM   HE washer? the lid will lock, and the cycle will dispense in your laundry room is HE High...
  • Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
    ... and hold Start for the clothes to be space for leaks. Is there over sudsing? Spin to occur, call an electrician. Cabrio® Top-load HE washer with only one second. video My Cabrio TM  High Efficiency washer will not fill or start - You will hear a click, the basket will make...

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