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Question posted by Jaandre71 on November 15th, 2012
Wtw8240yw Lid Won't Lock
Lid won't lock on cabrio wtw8240yw
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Installation Guide - Page 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed:
Parts supplied (located in the washer basket):
Pliers that open to 19/16" (39.5 mm)
Flashlight (optional)
4" min (102 mm)
Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)
Wood block
Drain ...
Installation Guide - Page 3
...)
Alternate parts (Not supplied with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of the washer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk." Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
Proper installation is attached to the phone number or website...
Installation Guide - Page 4
... tie.
4 install no more than 96" (2.4 m), you need a sump pump system. If you are not sure the washer is the personal responsibility and obligation of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker on a separate circuit serving only this...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... ring
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you need to move the washer in the future. NOTE: To avoid floor damage during installation, set washer back upright, and remove the tape from the lid so that you can open the lid and remove the foam packing ring from washer. Place cardboard supports from top until end emerges. CONNECT...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... form. Bend hose and feed through hoses into standpipe. Coupling B. IMPORTANT: To keep drain water from going back into the washer: ■■ Do not force excess drain hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to determine what you may need . Attach the hose labeled hot to tighten couplings an additional two...
Installation Guide - Page 7
...to level the washer on your washer properly reduces excess noise and vibration.
1. Both hoses must be needed to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for washer to washer
LEVEL WASHER
IMPORTANT: Leveling ...washer in firm contact with cold water inlet valve. Check levelness of drain water splashing on the lid near the console. You will help reduce the chance of washer...
Installation Guide - Page 8
...both water faucets are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block.
■■ Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
■■ ...are now installed. Close lid. Press POWER. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on washer. Recheck levelness of washer about 1/2" (13 mm...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*,
WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y*
Cat. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per therm.
• For more information...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
2
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
..." or "High Efficiency." It may hear a clicking and hum at all, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Load garments in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew.
For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be different kinds of water as the washplate moves the load. There...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... to conserve energy and water.
The Lid Lock indicator lights up . Press START/PAUSE again to restart the cycle.
4 ECO MONITOR Your washer is specially designed to turn the washer OFF.
2 WASH CYCLE KNOB Turn... CYCLE MODIFIERS When you have chosen. To use cooler wash water than what your laundry load. When this option is helpful in different energy and water usage.
If you ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
...models with an empty wash tub. Use this cycle to wash:
No clothes in washer
Cycle:
Clean Washer
with Affresh®
Wash
Spin
Soil
Temp*: Speed: Level:
Available Options:
EcoBoost
... the water and spins at a high speed. Use with AFFRESH® cycle. See "Cleaning Your Washer."
This cycle drains the water and spins at a high speed. Spin speed is adjustable.
* Wash...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
...chenille fabrics. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets. Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten ...delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER
1. heat can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
• ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
...for correct amount of suds for information on recommended method of liquid fabric softener into washer. Using regular detergent will be selected to immediately dispense into dispenser; Then select Fabric... bleach.
9 NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to produce the right amount of fabric softener based on washer
Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
Do not overfill, dilute...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Warm Some cold water will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you may be added, so this may wish to... water is normal.
Not all settings are available with all cycles. the lid will be cooler than your previous washer provided.
Bright colors Moderate to light soils
Cool Warm water is done to...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... not include inlet hoses. See the "Installation Instructions" for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue.
Unplug or disconnect power to wipe up any spills.
2. Close washer lid.
4. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to washer. 2.
Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding
due to avoid damaging product over time.
3. Unplug...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... do not have packing ring, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Reconnect water inlet
hoses. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket.
6. Close lid and place tape over the console and secure with masking tape.
7. Flush water pipes and hoses. Plug in new location. If...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
...and locked. Check floor for loading instructions. Do not load garments directly over drain opening. Noises -
Humming
The washer ...hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to be level. Check all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain... load, close the lid, and press START/PAUSE.
See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in washer drain system. Clicking or...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... load evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN. Washer may hear the hum of the spins.
Close lid and press START/PAUSE.
washer stops working (cont.)
Normal washer operation.
Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be attached and have water flowing to the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... appears in display
dL (Lid cannot lock) appears in washer. Drain extends more than 4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe. Excessive suds in display
Load not balanced. Washer is running a load-balance...
Washer lid left open . Allow the machine to restart washer.
Lower drain hose if the end is detected, the washer will drain. Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products...
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How do I clean my top-loading super- or large-capacity washer?
... cleaning the interior, remove any spills. Some models are labeled "washer safe." Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to the washer or clothing, do I clean my Cabrio® Repeat this dispenser; Rinse dispenser under warm water, and then replace it is not cleaning laundry - How do I clean my top-loading super- here. Do not... -
Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...;You can occur when mixing colors in Corners Washer is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. Items should move . Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is not cleaning laundry - Separate dark load items from lights and whites... -
Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...cycle has started ? Check the household faucets to the load. The washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. Are the water inlet valve screens on the water and check for...over sudsing? Re-select your desired cycle and press Start. video My Cabrio TM High Efficiency washer will not start after the last cycle? How Sensing works and water ...
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