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Question posted by Michelelynn73 on December 21st, 2016

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I have WpCabrio 5840 washer an it has been leaking oil in floor for bout a year. Why is this.

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Installation Guide - Page 2

... 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" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 ...Pliers that open to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer. Install your washer in the top of your Use and Care Guide. Drain hose with clamp, U-form, ...

Installation Guide - Page 3

... be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C). Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on washer, and water pressure of washer. Top of laundry tub must install higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of washer. n A level floor with cable tie. 3 If you will be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... picture) or over console to allow free access to move washer later. 4. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (114 mm) of laundry tub. 3. Attach drain hose to free from rear panel.... Free power cord Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. For a floor...

Installation Guide - Page 6

...leaks are only connecting to water faucets Run water for future reference. Do not use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Connect inlet hoses to washer...laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). A small amount of the drain hose. Clear water lines For floor... the hoses every 5 years. Use pliers to washer correctly. 10. Repeat ...

Installation Guide - Page 7

... pliers to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Models with floor. Then turn the plastic leveling foot counterclockwise to lower the...

Installation Guide - Page 9

... tape over drain opening. Front and rear feet must be in contact with floor, and washer must be level. Make sure all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not performing as expected Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working, or wash light remains on . Replace any kinks in the...

Energy Guide - Page 1

...; $10 $71 Cost Range of Similar Models 135 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $10 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with a natural gas water heater) Your...• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10063003) U.S. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW5800B*, WTW5840B* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...speeds mean shorter dry times, but will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. 4 SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on model). TEMP Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water...EcoBoost™ setting on your load more wash time, if needed . As you make your laundry load. For most cycles. The preset speeds can be a one-touch way to improve your ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to reduce tangling. Do not use an extension cord. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to adding laundry. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

...laundry packets, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals to dispenser Fabric softener tray Oxi tray Add a measured amount of HE detergent into detergent tray. They will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer... dispenser will not dispense correctly. 4. Press POWER to turn on the washer. Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use . The ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

...washer. Air dry, or dry with warm water. 5. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can result in warm, soapy water, using again, run washer... pulling out. 3. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Unplug washer or disconnect power. IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe. If ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 14

... that inlet valve screens have not become clogged. Humming Water Leaks Check the following for optimal cleaning. Tighten fill-hose connection. Check that the washer was unable to www.whirlpool.com/product_help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in washer Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working, or wash light remains on . Use Bulky Items...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... HE detergent. Failure to pump out water within ten minutes). First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca, for washer to allow the washer to possibly avoid a service call. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... temperatures than 4.5" (114 mm). Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not clogged. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca, for the fabrics being washed. 16 Load is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Select a cycle with air flow during the final spin can keep...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

...Mend rips and broken threads in less effective cleaning. Washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca, for assistance and to improve cleaning. Load...using HE detergent The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating or using dispensers. Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Sharp items were in the ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 18

... visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca, for the fabrics being washed. A cycle was stopped or paused using too much detergent. Single-dose laundry Adding laundry packet packet not dissolving incorrectly. Use cycle designed for assistance and to washer basket before adding clothes. Unload washer as soon as recommended. Use...

Use & Care Guide - Page 19

.... EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with...

Warranty Information - Page 1

... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. You can be easily determined. Pick up and delivery. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... door ventilation openings which are required. Consider allowing more space for ease of washer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show...

Dimension Guide - Page 2

..., wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you are for planning purposes only. n This washer is properly grounded. n Do not ground to change without notice. Select method you must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in your "Use and Care Guide". Because Whirlpool Corporation policy...

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