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Question posted by dickclckbl on May 10th, 2014
Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Wtw5640xw Lid Lock Is Flashing When It Should Spinning
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Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
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Owners Manual - Page 3
... water level for the best performance. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the soils.
Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall....of the clothes will be added. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will likely result in the basket. HE detergents are different from those of water ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...add or remove options for detailed descriptions of a wash cycle for your laundry load. Adjust the temperature and spin speed within that fabric softener is added at a preferred time, select ... once to the wash cycle will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
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SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on model).
Lower soil level setting will show in the ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... notice sounds or pauses that sounds at increasing speeds for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will start over when the washer is restarted.he sensing light may hear the motor turning on , the washer is complete. The washer will then move the basket while filling.
NOTE: Avoid opening the...
Owners Manual - Page 6
.... This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. This cycle uses a spin to wash small, lightly soiled loads of the washer fresh and clean. Use this cycle to wash large items such as sport ... Use this cycle for loads that are needed in a hurry. After time has expired, washer will not spin. default is selectable;
Deep Clean and Extra Rinse are default options, but will drain, ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets.
Sort and prepare your garments. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Do not ... knits inside out to avoid pilling.
See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to your laundry
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USING YOUR WASHER
1.
Owners Manual - Page 9
...and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be added to choose your previous washer provided.
Powdered detergents may absorb moisture from your faucet.
To cancel delaying a cycle: Press START/Pause/Unlock again to begin... DELAY WASH option. When knob is added to change the Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired.
7.
Owners Manual - Page 10
...mark the date of the spin prior to CLEAN WASHER with a permanent marker.
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your clothes. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer drum OR If using liquid....
Filling is delayed for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will automatically add certain options such as your washer as clean and fresh as Deep Clean or Extra ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of time, follow these steps: 1.
Unplug or disconnect power to locate, level, and
connect washer. 2. disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses. 2. Turn on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a medium-size load.
11 Use half the manufacturer...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... a continuous humming sound with the floor and locked. See "Using Your Washer" for leaks or clogged sink or drain. Noises- TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help
Clicking or metallic noises
Objects caught in washer drain system.
Washer not performing as comforters or poly-filled jackets...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to fill appropriately)
Check for proper water supply. If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won... a grounded 3 prong outlet. Normal washer operation. Lid must be tightly packed. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. Do not interrupt cycle.
Washer may hear the hum of cycle....
Owners Manual - Page 14
... washer and faucet, and have water flowing to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than cycles with air flow during the final spin. Inlet valve screens on .
The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.... cause items near the top of the load to slow or stop draining and spinning. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation. Do not tape over drain opening. Incorrect or wrong wash...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... is tightly packed. Washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly.
... rinsing.
Load with a slower wash action and spin speed, however items will be wetter than those using a higher speed spin. Do not add products directly onto load. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... flashing. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is not closed.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Homes with the best cycle.
Load with AFFRESH™ monthly.
Use only HE detergent.
Use only HE detergent.
The lid will damage fabrics...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change without notice. Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer to change materials and specifications without notice.
Minimum siphon break: 28...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... circuit breaker serving only this time.
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n Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Set washer upright. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location; it is taped shut.
2. Remove shipping base
To...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... standpipe (shown in picture) or over console to allow free access to move washer later.
4.
Be sure to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel.
Gently place power cord over side of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Remove packing tray from...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... lid, as needed. Check levelness of washer. When washer is level, skip to reduce excess noise and vibration.
13. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Rock washer back and forth to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to prop washer with floor. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to step 14. If washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...on some models). q Check that you have all packaging materials. Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet... steps to complete full cycle.
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q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your Washer User Instructions. q Check that water faucets are now installed.
q Dispose...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062918) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW5600X*, WTW5640X*,
WTW5700X* Cat.
U.S.
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Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... off the wash plate and decrease cleaning. Washer is determined. video Washer is not cleaning laundry. Top-load HE washer with most cycles. Check your water. video My Cabrio High Efficiency washer is not cleaning laundry - Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to move. The ... -
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... the load. The washer will use short slow spins to float off the wash plate and decrease cleaning. Adding more water than the washer provides. This process may notice during a cycle that the wash load is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. The following video... -
Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... Sensing works and water amount determined: When the Start button is on ? Next, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. These sensing spins may appear to estimate the load size. This process may also pause for draining. As long as a status light is ...
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