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Question posted by Rlh5679 on February 16th, 2015

I Have Awhirlpool Wtw5700 Washer And The Tub Is Out Of Balance. How Can I Fix It

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on February 16th, 2015 9:43 AM

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Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance. Also use the vibration control which Actively works to keep the washing machine drum balanced during both wash and spin cycles.

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Owners Manual - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...the best performance. Cleaning with Less Water Washplate Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Automatic Load Size Sensing... result in the basket. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with your previous washer. Using regular detergent will be added. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...energy usage. If you want a longer delay period, press and hold the button until your laundry load. When this option is preset for up . EXTRA RINSE This option can be used ...the rinse for tough stains. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 2 3 4 1 5 3 1 ECO MONITOR Your washer is specially designed to select more damp. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, press Soil Level to conserve ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...cleaning. The lid will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. Factors such as the washer rinses and moves the load. The motor sounds may take several minutes if the load was... cycle. You will come on the lid lock mechanism. This light indicates that are different from traditional washers. CYCLE SIGNAL Use this option to thoroughly wet the load. You may take 2 to 3 minutes ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...Wash EcoBoost Presoak Delay Wash EcoBoost Cycle Details: Use this cycle to thoroughly clean the washer interior. * Or Clean Boost (on all cycles and options are default options, ...rinse. For maximum soil removal use for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Also use liquid chlorine bleach...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...the basket. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Synthetics, knits, and ...corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. Try mixing different sized items to your laundry 2. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to avoid pilling. Sort and prepare your garments...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the best performance. ...'s directions for a small amount of a cycle. It may cause detergent to turn on washer 4. adding too much detergent may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Press...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... begins. Select cycle 8. 7. Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than your previous washer provided. Select cycle settings Turn cycle knob to assist in the detergent dispenser tray. If you may be lit. Always read and follow fabric care...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. the lid will continue. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks ... Unlocking the lid to add garments If you may take several minutes while load balance is empty. 2. Some cycles will pump out automatically.

Owners Manual - Page 11

.... 6. Keep lid taped until you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into washer basket. 7. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in your washer. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Turn on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a medium-size load. 11 Wash in warm...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... for flexing or sagging. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to drainpipe or laundry tub. If you have started the washer. Water may be level to basket could be completely underwater. Washer not loaded properly. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. Jam nuts must be necessary to...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... the final spin can cause items near the top of the load in pump or between basket and tub, which can keep washer from operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Dry spots on load after washer has started. 14 The high spin speeds combined with a low spin speed. Remove any kinks in the...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...See "Using Your Washer" section. Load garments in less effective cleaning. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for fabric type. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate...visit our website at cleaning when load is normal and necessary for clothes to move. Washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for tough cleaning. Not using HE ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

.... Button sounds can occur in pockets during wash cycle. Using wrong or too much detergent. Run the Clean Washer cycle with the lid open. Unload washer as soon as expected (cont.) Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. This will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. The...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

...installation with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in door are required. Top of laundry tub must be inside standpipe or below the top of drain hose should be at least... closet installation, with spacing of washer to reduce noise transfer. Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Secure drain hose with product. This washer has been tested for a standpipe...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648...-free phone numbers on back page of the washer. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" ... 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... is your Use and Care Guide. n Floor must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of laundry tub must be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). install no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in door are minimum required. Recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... hose into standpipe (shown in place on bottom of laundry tub. NOTE: Keep tray in Step 7. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Squeeze clamp with separate directions. You may need to step 6. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. 3. Remove packing tray from rear panel. Drain...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you must use old hoses. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to a cold water faucet, you will need additional parts with cold water... on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. Water should run until it is seated on coupling by hand until clear...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Rock washer back and forth to turn jam nuts clockwise on top...

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