Whirlpool WTW5640XW Support Question
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Question posted by moonandjudy on November 1st, 2011
Clothes Wet , Will Not Spin
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Owners Manual - Page 3
... washer
Washer with dirty laundry...washer will not see a washer basket full of detergent to a traditional agitator-style washer. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the cycle, as the washer determines the correct water level for clothes...as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to thoroughly wet the load.
Rather than diluting ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... display and a different wash time will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
4
SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the type of a wash cycle for each cycle. ECOBOOST The...savings on model). You can also be changed. Turn the knob to increase your laundry load. TEMP Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by changing the Soil...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... different stages in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to open the lid, press START/ Pause/Unlock. If you may take 2 to thoroughly wet the load. This may notice sounds or pauses that the lid is on the selected cycle and spin speed. SOAK
This portion of a cycle. Press START...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... to soak smail spots of 2-3 items that require rinsing only. Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent
Hand-washed items or dripping wet items
No clothes in washer
Rinse & Spin
Drain & Spin
Clean Washer
with enough water to keep the inside of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other fabric types.
For best...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets.
Load garments in loose piles around basket wall. ...loose heaps evenly around the sides of the basket. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the washplate; Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...tray
Add a measured amount of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to dispenser
LiquLiidquCihdlorine ... Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Add fabric softener to immediately dispense into tray, always follow manufacturer's ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... select a cycle, the default settings for Estimated Time Remaining will be cooler than your previous washer provided. Bright colors Moderate to set a delayed Start: 1.
For more information, see "Control... care label instructions to avoid damage to change the Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired. Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Warm Some cold water...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... (250 mL) to filling. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Press START/Pause/Unlock. CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your clothes. If lid is sensed. Press POWER.
5. NOTE: For best results, do not use to add 1 or 2 missed garments...
Owners Manual - Page 11
..., level, and
connect washer. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Turn on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30...wtih a towel, then place back into washer basket.
7. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in your washer for a medium-size load.
11 ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... the washer. Gurgling or humming Humming
Washer may splash off basket if washer is normal to basket could be level.
Sensing spins will take several minutes before washing. Fill hose washers.
The load will reduce sound. Jam nuts must be completely underwater. See "Level the Washer" in this Use and Care Guide.
Adding wet items to washer or...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... .
Check proper electrical supply.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker.
Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins.
Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. Press Start...or using too much HE detergent. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Washer may be tightly packed.
Select RINSE & SPIN.
You may take 2 to reduce suds.
Do not add more ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... detergent causing suds to pump out water within ten minutes. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet or spin light remains on load size and soil level. Check that the washer was unable to slow or stop draining and spinning. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... packed. Load is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for clothes to match your load with a slower wash action and spin speed, however items will be wetter than those using too much ...lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Use only HE detergent. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to washer. Not ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...the lid.
Liquid chlorine bleach may be spinning.
This will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. The washer will not start or fill with AFFRESH&#...well. Unload washer as soon as recommended. If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing ...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
.... install no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of washer. Top of laundry tub must be inside standpipe or below the top of washer.
This washer has been tested for ease of standpipe must install higher...louvered door is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... (25 mm) standpipe
2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer. To order, please refer to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit ...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) (686 mm)
42" (1067...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... in .2 (155 cm2)
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
3" (76 mm)
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for installation with water and load) of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Wall standpipe drain system
14" max. (356 mm)
17" (432 mm)
48 in.2 (310 cm2...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose should be used.
5 For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. 3. NOTE: Keep tray in Step 7. Free power cord
If clamp is not already in place on bottom of drain hose onto black drain port ...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
....
11. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets
Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve marked with a red ring. IMPORTANT: Do ...
For floor drain installations, you must be attached and have water flowing to washer correctly. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must use tape or sealants on coupling by hand until clear.
10.
In...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7 Recheck levelness of front using lid, as needed. Check levelness of washer and repeat as shown. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block. HELPFUL TIP: You...
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