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Question posted by lone7654 on December 13th, 2012
Lights Up But Doesn't Do Anything Just Hums Suggestions? Thx
Cabrio washer wtw8240yw,Machine turns on, the lid locks, but doesn't do anything, just hums, what do you think the problem is. My daughter had used the washer and put 2sets of sheets and pillowcases in, when I opened the lid they wre still wet and it looked like the sheets had been displaced
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Installation Guide - Page 2
... 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 hose form
Cable Tie
Parts needed (Not supplied with...
Installation Guide - Page 3
...and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of your washer in low temperatures. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.
■■ Companion appliance spacing should also... ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Install your "Use and Care Guide." Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in a basement, laundry room,...
Installation Guide - Page 4
... will need . Floor standpipe drain system
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
41/2" (114 mm)
39" (990 mm)
Minimum diameter for floor standpipe drain system. Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... other side, anchoring form on smooth sections of the laundry tub. The hose must be connected to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn.
Screw on the bottom of hose. Both hoses must... directions.
Insert new flat washers
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Place drain hose in picture) or over side of form. Do not use old hoses. Connect inlet ...
Installation Guide - Page 7
....
1. Record hose installation or replacement dates for washer to level the washer on valve when attaching to washer
LEVEL WASHER
IMPORTANT: Leveling your floor.
2. Connect inlet hoses to faucets or washer. Use pliers to its final location.
Check for leaks
Move the washer to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. You will help reduce the chance of...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... in short pulses to soak. Rather than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test. This is needed.
Using regular detergent will settle in the basket. HE detergents are different from those of the cycle, as done in your previous washer. Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
...the time required for your load more wash time, if needed .
The Lid Lock indicator lights up . Each cycle, along with any selected options, will help reduce ...laundry load. Pressing once while the washer is specially designed to maintain a minimum temperature. This may be used ,
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the wash cycle will use the soil level that is opened . Press START/PAUSE again to open the lid...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
...Lightly soiled garments
Machine-wash silks, hand-wash fabrics and wool
Cycle:
Quick Wash
Wash Temp*:
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Handwash/ Delicate
Warm Cool Cold
Athletic and high-performance wear
Normally soiled sheets
Active Wear
Sheets... in mesh bags before washing. Use this cycle for lightly soiled office wear. Use this cycle to wash bed sheets.
Use this cycle to clean normally soiled...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... Options:
EcoBoost
Heavily soiled fabrics
Soak
Warm Cool Cold
Heavy Normal Medium Light
EcoBoost
For models with separate cycle knob positions for that best fits the load being washed. See "Cleaning Your Washer." To select, choose Rinse/Drain & Spin and turn off Extra Rinse. Spin speed is adjustable. CYCLE GUIDE
Settings and options...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
USING YOUR WASHER
1. heat can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing; Load laundry into fabric.
•...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... also result in the last rinse. Do not overfill or dilute.
Starting Your Washer
6. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Add fabric softener to use more than 3/4 cup (180 mL).
Using regular detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency."
NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to ensure proper distribution at correct time in longer cycle...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
...: When delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of cycle signal will be lit.
Not all settings are available with all cycles. Promptly remove garments when cycle is left open the lid to open for that bleed or fade Light soils
9. This may notice...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1.
Unplug or disconnect power to wipe up any spills.
2. Turn off both water faucets;
Press POWER.
5. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to washer. 2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of hose failure. When replacing your...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
...Using Your Washer" in less effective cleaning.
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Humming
The washer is normal. It is flashing, redistribute the load, close the lid, and press START/PAUSE.
Washer not performing as recommended. Pull drain hose from washer...or laundry tub.
Loose items such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Make sure all dial lights flashing
Load garments in contact with floor, and washer ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to 3 minutes before water is added.
Do not use HE detergent. Replace any kinks in pump or between basket and tub, which can restrict water flow. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
...washer has started.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at rinsing when load is tightly packed. If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Use...have both washer and faucet, and have water flowing to possibly avoid a service call. Do not tape over drain opening.
Use only HE detergent. When using too ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... move . Select a cycle with the best cycle.
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Odors Fabric Damage
Not using HE detergent or using correct cycle for clothes to measure correctly.
Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started .
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... been added incorrectly. Washer is left open for more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor.
Allow the machine to clear the code. Check for small amounts of water to drain water ) appears in display
HC (Hot and Cold hoses reversed) appears in display Sd (Excess suds) appears in display
dL (Lid cannot lock) appears in the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 18
... appliance is used for other damage...normal, single-family household use or when it was purchased...unable to resolve the
problem after checking "Troubleshooting,"...the Use & Care Guide.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY ... is used in ...is intended to use of products not...codes, or use your major ...light bulbs, air lters or water lters. The removal and reinstallation of original purchase date is used...
Warranty Information - Page 1
...determined.
If you think you need it is used in materials or workmanship...used in the country in which it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in a remote area where service by calling
Whirlpool. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY...Keep this limitation may not apply to resolve the
problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance...
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Baked goods undercooked in the center
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The cycle time is not correct - Front-load washer
... the bubbles in the washer may be turned on. The heating ...Steam washer The display indicates too much suds, and the washer is not correct - During this problem. ...wet loads - Front-load washer Cycle time is not able to eliminate the suds. Are you using the Delicate, Hand Washables or Quick Wash (on some models a sensing indicator light will increase. Front-load washer Washer... -
Cycle time is not correct - Duet® Steam washer
... is not correct - Does this problem. See, If you see "Sud" and the Done status light is not able to remove the excess suds. The cycle time is required. wet loads - Duet® When "Sud" is revising the Estimated Time Remaining. Front-load washer Washer will increase. The display indicates...
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