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Installation Guide - Page 2
...)
Flashlight (optional)
4" min (102 mm)
Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)
Wood block
Drain hose form
Cable Tie
Parts needed (Not supplied with washer):
Water inlet hoses (2)
Flat inlet hose washers (4)
Tape measure or ruler
Level
2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Installation Guide - Page 3
Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Louvered doors with ...are acceptable.
■■ Companion appliance spacing should be considered on all sides of the washer to the back of the washer. You will need :
Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)
Sump pump system (if not already available)...
Installation Guide - Page 4
... a gas pipe.
■■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug.
■■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
41/2" (114 mm)
309" (796920 mm)
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... has not been removed, be sure lid is secured with tape. Place cardboard supports from the washer tub. NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in the future. It is necessary for proper operation. NOTE: ...To avoid floor damage during installation, set washer back upright, and remove the tape from the lid so that you need to move the washer in case you can open the lid and remove...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... hose form
CONNECT INLET HOSES
1. See "Tools and Parts" to determine what you may need . Screw on coupling by hand until clear. 2. Insert new flat washers
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Place drain hose in attaching hoses to help in standpipe...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... valve when attaching to work properly. Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7
Rock the washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for leaks
Move the washer to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
Place level here
Check the levelness of the...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... to prop up front of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
■■ Remove film from the washer cabinet. Adjust leveling feet
5. Tighten leveling feet
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
■■ Check electrical requirements. Allow it into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Jam nut
If...
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 W10405151) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*,
WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y*
Cat.
Use & Care Guide - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
2
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... use. The package will be different kinds of detergent to a traditional agitator-style washer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of humming and whirring sounds as...self-test. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at the beginning of water as the washer determines the correct water level for the best performance. Using regular detergent will settle in...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
...start the selected cycle;
Select a wash temperature based on all models.
1 POWER BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF.
2 WASH CYCLE KNOB Turn the Wash Cycle knob to select a cycle for each wash cycle. ...up when the lid is preset for the cycle to increase your energy savings on your laundry load. When the cycle is specially designed to open the lid, press START/PAUSE.
Overloading...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
...This cycle drains the water and spins at a high speed. Not all models. See "Cleaning Your Washer." To set the spin speed to a lower setting. For some fabrics, you may wish to set ... type. This cycle uses a high-speed spin. Items to wash:
No clothes in washer
Cycle:
Clean Washer
with Affresh®
Wash
Spin
Soil
Temp*: Speed: Level:
Available Options:
EcoBoost
Heavily soiled...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes....dry garments if stains remain after washing; USING YOUR WASHER
1. when loaded, the center of the washplate; Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
...Starting Your Washer
6. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Using regular detergent will likely result in this washer. NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to turn on washer
Liquid chlorine ...dispenser
Add a measured amount of fabric softener based on recommended method of cleaning washer dispensers.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to immediately dispense into dispenser; Add ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
...change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Wash Temp, if desired. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils
Dark colors that cycle will light up... add certain options such as Extra Rinse. Cold Warm water may be cooler than your previous washer provided. These may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed.
NOTE: ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... storing or moving , or not using liquid chlorine bleach, add 3/4 cup (180 mL) to wipe up any spills.
2.
Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer. 2. WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... reconnect power. 3. Reconnect water inlet
hoses. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
12 Run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage or moving .
3. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Place foam packing ring from drain system.
4.
Flush water pipes and hoses. If...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... normal operation for optimal cleaning.
It is flashing, redistribute the load, close the lid, and press START/PAUSE. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to drainpipe or laundry tub. Other items are not appropriate for leaks or clogged sink or drain.
Vibration during the spin/drain cycles.
Fill hose...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
.... Lid must be attached and have water flowing to 3 minutes before water is added. Washer may have not become clogged. This is power to reduce suds. Suds from regular detergents can...in inlet hoses, which can slow draining. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Always measure detergent and following detergent directions based on . Select your load ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... more than 4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe. An item in the load may be remain in the washer will appear at the end of laundry, from drain hose. Use drain hose form and attach securely to restart washer. If the dial is running a suds reduction routine.
Remove objects, such as expected (cont.)
Fabric Damage...
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