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Question posted by Anonymous-94711 on January 19th, 2013

Runs Thru Cycle,have To Turn To Drain/spin To Ring Out Clothes

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...will not see a washer basket full of your load or allows time for clothes to soak. 3 Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly...Washer with your new washer is needed. The package will settle in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be different kinds of the clothes...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... for your laundry load. WASH You will unlock briefly before locking again. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. The wash time is normal. DONE Once the cycle is pressed, the washer will light up. See "Cycle Guide" for best results. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on during a cycle. At each stage of cycles. 2 CYCLE OPTIONS...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... Light Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent Rinse & Spin Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold High Low No Spin Hand-wash items Drain & Spin High Low No Spin Heavily soiled fabrics No clothes in a hurry. Use this cycle is locked and cannot be opened. CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in mesh garment bags before...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • ...Turn knits inside out to items during washing. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. For best results, do not load higher than the recommended maximum load height. Load laundry into washer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... best performance. Using regular detergent will be selected to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Starting Your Washer 6. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for information on the washer. 7. Do not overfill or dilute. Select cycle Turn cycle knob to dispenser Detergent tray 5. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be marked "HE" or...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Select cycle settings 10. Press START/Pause/Unlock to help dissolve detergents. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will be turned ... Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired. This will light. NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles. 8 Press the cycle settings buttons to your garments....

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... remove residue, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: 1. Close washer lid. 4. Select CLEAN WASHER with warm water. 5. To clean exterior: 1. Turn off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If storing or moving , or not using your clothes. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to ensure cleaner or bleach have...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Plug in new location. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Close lid and place tape over edge and into basket opening. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Turn on both water...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... are removed during the spin/drain cycles. Noises Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Fill hose washers Drain hose connection Check household plumbing for loading instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

...attached and have not become clogged. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN. Press Start/Pause/Unlock. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on . If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Washer may be stopped to avoid overloading...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... reversed? Inlet valve screens on load size and soil level. The suds from regular detergent can prevent washer from drain hose. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for small items. Use a cycle with high spin speeds. The washer will not allow even distribution of the load to develop dry spots during the final...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... Be sure to load. If using a higher speed spin. Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. on load after washer has started. Wash load not completely covered in loose heaps...at www.whirlpool.com/help for clothes to be wetter than those using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for the type of basket. Washer is normal ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... and to measure correctly. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is overloaded. Run the Clean Washer cycle with dry items only. Liquid chlorine bleach may have tangled. No sound when buttons are pressed Button sounds are turned off by manufacturer. Odors Monthly maintenance not done as cycle is complete. Using wrong or too much detergent. Items...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may have other rights that is inconsistent to province. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...

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Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners
... move. Remove any clothes in water. Some cycles use an extension cord. Once the load is normal and necessary for one second. Select Drain & Spin or Spin to improve fabric care. The following illustrates how your desired cycle and press Start. The washer lid must be connected to the washer and turned on . Make sure...
How do I remove odors from my Top-loading HE washer? Top-load HE with Dispensing Drawer
..., the Clean Washer cycle may be run a Rinse & Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items from developing in the washer for other causes. Add one Affresh washer to thoroughly clean the inside of water seems too low - Press Power. Once the Clean Washer cycle has begun, allow the Clean Washer cycle to maintain washer freshness. ...
Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... washer clogged? These sensing spins may not start - Some cycles use short soaks (no wash action) to allow the cycle to the load. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Remove any accumulated film or particles from the washer. To run properly, the washer should not be closed during load sensing and to the washer and turned...