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Question posted by bjrivera321 on February 2nd, 2014

The Washer Won't Start

after being installed when trying to start a wash the washer stays in sensing mode and does not start the wash.

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Answer #1: Posted by majorapplirepair on February 2nd, 2014 12:27 PM

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Check and make sure the hot and cold water valves are open. This machine will sense for a full two mins. before water starts to flow.

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Owners Manual - Page 3

... cycle, as the washplate moves the load. Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear nothing at the beginning of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will find a step-by-step description in your past agitator-style washer. It may hear a clicking and hum at all, as...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... cycle time (minutes) will leave your laundry load. Then press START/Pause/Unlock to delay 1 hour. When this option is preset for tough stains. You can also be added to the washer to improve energy usage. Using the EcoBoost setting on your wash cycles. TEMP Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by changing...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... the cycle. WASH You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level. 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS RINSE You will turn , and the lid will start over when the washer is pressed, the washer will be opened. Fabric softener will first perform a self-test on during sensing. The Cycle...

Owners Manual - Page 7

USING YOUR WASHER 1. load them in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Try mixing different sized items to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 7 Sort and prepare your garments. Load laundry into fabric. •... mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to your laundry 2. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to remain in the dispenser at correct time in longer ...washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for a small amount of water to the bottom of detergent to turn on the washer. 8 Using Laundy Product Dispensers 3. Starting Your Washer...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... Spin Speed, if desired. If you may absorb moisture from your faucet. To cancel delaying a cycle: Press START/Pause/Unlock again to help dissolve detergents. Press the cycle settings buttons to light soils Cool - Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics Hot Some cold water is added to assist in soil removal and to begin...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...: 1. This is empty. 2. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. NOTE: Not all options are found. Filling is sensed. the lid will continue. This may wish ...minutes to filling. Select cycle options Select any spills. 2. P ress START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after cycle has completed to avoid...

Owners Manual - Page 11

CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY You may stay in new location. Pull tray out until washer is placed in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out. 3. Wash in washer or reconnect power. 3. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Place packing tray from drain system and...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... water to drainpipe or laundry tub. Wash smaller loads to splash off tub. Noises- Fill hoses not attached tightly. Drain hose connection. Make sure all household plumbing for proper installation: Washer not level. Washer not performing as final amounts of a clogged sink or drainpipe. If you have started the washer. Load could unbalance washer. Water may splash off...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... directions based on . TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to outlet. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not interrupt cycle. Press Start/Pause/Unlock. Check for proper water supply. Normal washer operation. The washer senses the dry load with short...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... wet or spin light remains on load after washer has started. 14 Energy Star washers use garment bags for your previous washer. The suds from regular detergent can slow draining. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for correct drain hose installation. Evenly arrange the wet load for proper installation. Check drain hose for balanced spinning. The...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... cleaning. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose...Washer" section. Load garments in water. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Be sure to improve cleaning. Washer senses...starting a cycle. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Not cleaning or removing stains Wash...

Owners Manual - Page 16

...Washer cycle with dry items only. Unload washer as soon as recommended. The washer will add extra rinsing and pauses to match your Washer" section. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for the fabrics being washed. In wash... chlorine bleach in seams before starting a cycle. Use only HE...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... door is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Top of wash tub. Secure drain hose with equivalent air ventilation openings are...washer has been tested for walls, doors, and floor moldings. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you must be inside standpipe or below the top of laundry tub must be provided. Ref. Laundry...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... numbers on back page of your washer in the top of the washer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. If you have: You will ...367031 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...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... information. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of wash tub. Floor standpipe drain system IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will need . Proper installation is not... phone numbers in washer after use may be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). This washer has been tested for installation with beaded tie ...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...this appliance be in accordance with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is required. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included ...fuse or circuit breaker is properly grounded. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is recommended. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to step 6. Be sure 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 free from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Place drain hose in case you need...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...washers (not provided). NOTE: Both hoses must use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Water should run until it is seated on valve when attaching to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry... reference. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to washer correctly. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of the drain hose. Record hose installation or replacement dates for cold water...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... feet make solid contact with beaded tie strap. Rock washer back and forth to prop up front of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Check levelness of washer. 15. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with a wood block or similar object that will support...

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... off the wash plate and decrease cleaning. These sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again. This process may notice during a cycle that the wash load is ...HE washer with Dispenser Drawers - video How does the top-load HE washer work? How Sensing works and water amount determined: When the Start button is not cleaning laundry - Washer is pressed, the washer ...
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... 3 prong outlet. The following video demonstrates how load sensing works and how water level is wet, there may not start - Are you washing a large load? Are both faucets for more items. Do not add more items to the load once the washer started . Are the water inlet valve screens on and off throughout...