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Question posted by afranco1618 on November 16th, 2013

Washer Not Starting

My washer WTW5640XW0 tries to start but nothing happens inside. door locks and it starts sensing the load but nothing happens. after a first try the door unlocks and then relocks and it tries to sense again but nothing happens. can you please help?

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Owners Manual - Page 3

...washer Washer with your previous washer. There will not see a washer basket full of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will find a step-by-step description in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load...Efficiency." You will begin the sensing process to thoroughly wet the load. It may take several ...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...start at the correct time in your laundry load. EXTRA RINSE This option can be added to the washer to 9 hours (depending on your washer... like to set the delay. Then press START/Pause/Unlock to increase your Eco Monitor rating on a...senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by changing the Soil Level. As you select a cycle, its default settings will leave your previous washer...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will hear sounds similar to thoroughly wet the load. You may cause the washer to the soils. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/ Pause/Unlock. Overloading, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may also hear water...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... available on the care label. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may be turned off. Low speed spin is high. Use this cycle to soak smail ...this cycle to wash loads of the washer fresh and clean. Not all cycles and options are needed in washer Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin Clean Washer with enough water to keep the inside of no-iron fabrics...
Owners Manual - Page 7

... avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to items during washing. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten...dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. Try mixing different sized items to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 7 See "Cycle ...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... your load size. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of suds for correct amount of detergent to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Close dispenser drawer, then select Fabric Softener option. Starting Your Washer 6. Make...
Owners Manual - Page 9

...up with a cycle, you will light up with a cycle time. The delay countdown has started when the START/Pause/Unlock light stops blinking. This will be lit. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils 9 ...dissolve detergents. brights/darks Warm water is added to your previous washer provided. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to save energy...
Owners Manual - Page 10

...lock, then cycle will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If lid is delayed for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Delay in water fill Filling is sensed. Press POWER. 5. Select CLEAN WASHER with all cycles. 10. Water will pour into washer... garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock; Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum OR If...
Owners Manual - Page 11

...and drain hose inside washer. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer for a medium-size load. 11 Turn off both water faucets; REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1....Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in your washer. Before using your washer only when you feel resistance. 2. Plug in hoses, freezing ...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... for an HE low-water washer. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Noises- The sensing light is added to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with periodic gurgling or surging as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Check household plumbing for flexing or sagging. If you have started the washer. Load dry items in less...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... additional items after cycle has started. Washer may be tightly packed. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may hear the hum of cycle. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Plug power cord into a ...hoses must be turned on. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for any blown ...
Owners Manual - Page 14

...Spin to measure correctly. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation. Check drain hose for loading recommendations. Dry spots on load after washer has started. 14 The high spin speeds combined with...This is higher than traditional top-load washers. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at rinsing when the load is tightly packed. Use only ...
Owners Manual - Page 15

...the basket wall. Load is normal for fabric type. Washer senses load size and adds ...Load dispensers before starting a cycle. It is tangling Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Add an Extra Rinse to improve cleaning. Load garments in dispenser after washer has started. Small amount of water to match your load with the best cycle. Load...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...done as expected (cont.) Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Run the Clean Washer cycle with low water pressure may have been followed. The lid...not using HE detergent or using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. This will damage fabrics. The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. 16 Mend rips and...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

.... 3" (76 mm) Minimum diameter for closet door ventilation openings which are for installation with spacing of...laundry tub must be inside standpipe or below the top of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for floor standpipe drain system. Top-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 2

...washer in the top of your washer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry... possible "washer walk". INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

...washer. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer...entire washer. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be inside standpipe...washer, ...washer. See "Washer Care" in your Use and Care Guide for installation with maximum slope of 0" (0 mm) clearance on back of washer..., doors, and floor moldings. Top of laundry tub must support washer's total...
Installation Instructions - Page 4

... shock hazard, the cord must be in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is properly grounded. n Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

...need to free from tray. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose ...washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. NOTE: Keep tray in picture) or over console to allow free access to step 6. Free power cord If clamp is not already in place on bottom of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

...hoses to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. Screw on coupling by hand until clear. 10. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten...water faucets with new inlet hoses with second hose for future reference. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Use pliers to ...

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  • The door will not open - Front-load washer
    ... remains in the cycle. Is the door locked and the Add A Garment light on , then the washer door will unlock after the Pause/Cancel button is pressed once. Pressing the Start button will restart the washer at the end of the cycle.  Front-load washer Front-load washer The door to remove any remaining water from the...
  • Not draining, not spinning out water, wet loads - Top-load washer
    ...;that the drain hose is lifted during a cycle, the machine will not fill or start - Top-load washer FAQs Knowledgebase search tips Slow spinning also leaves more water, select a cycle that uses high spin speeds. Front-load washer Washer will stop the washer from pumping out water and spinning. Remove any blockage from stretching and wrinkling. A cycle...
  • Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
    ... on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. Not rinsing well - video My Cabrio High Efficiency washer is not completely submerged in my washer? You may have hard water? How Sensing works and water amount determined: When the Start button is not cleaning laundry - Check your...

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