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Question posted by rwtaylor7678 on March 25th, 2018

My Washer Just Under 30 Days , Maybe Used 5 Times. Started A Wash Last Night, O

opened lid to stop from filling to gather my clothes. All the water had drained out and just made noise. Couldn't shut off I had to unplu

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 25th, 2018 9:30 AM

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There are 6 or more possible causes of your problem, which are described in detail at https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Washing-Machine/45---/Washer-leaking-water. I don't see the model number of your machine--but if you supply it you can get even better advice (including links to any needed parts) by entering it at https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Washing-Machine-Repair-Help, and then following the relevant link.

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Answer #2: Posted by waelsaidani1 on March 25th, 2018 7:53 AM

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If your washer is leaking you should first check the hoses, Tub Cover Gasket, Bellows Or Door Boot Seal, and Tub Seal Or Boot Seal

Answer #3: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 25th, 2018 9:48 AM

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Related Whirlpool WTW8500BC Manual Pages

Dimension Guide - Page 2

... or below the top of washer. Minimum See requirements for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of drain hose should be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning...

Installation Guide - Page 3

... installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below 32° F (0° C). See your "Use and Care Guide" for your washer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk." If you have: You will need : Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m) Sump pump system (if...

Installation Guide - Page 4

.... (64 L) per minute. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker on a separate circuit serving only this washer is recommended. ■■ This washer is required. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of the customer to have a fuse in your "Use and Care Guide." Top of laundry tub must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor...

Installation Guide - Page 5

...can open the lid and remove the foam packing ring from washer. The drain hose is connected to your washer and is necessary for proper operation. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the washer as ... removed from the bottom of the drain hose helps to avoid water leakage and damage to your floors. Using two or more people, tip the washer onto its back. ■■...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... through other side, anchoring form on smooth sections of which hose is connected to the cold water faucet. 6 Coupling B. Do not use hoses without washers. 2. Check the temperature of laundry tub. Insert new flat washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Feed hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side of the...

Warranty Information - Page 1

... LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year ... appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY...do not allow limitations on how to use of original consumer purchase. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM...also may not apply to Whirlpool within 30 days from warranty coverage. 4. Some states...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... washer. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of the wash cycle, you may also result in short pulses to soak. Cleaning with Less Water WWaasshhpplalattee Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear sounds and noises that more garments should be added. This is needed. Use...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... a second rinse to most loads, use cooler wash water than the selected cycle and may affect the time shown in different energy and water usage. A lower soil level setting will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Not all spin speeds are available with any selected options, will light up when the lid is preset for each cycle...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

... Signal - Washer will dispense automatically at the optimum time during the the wash cycle. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. NOTE: Fill dispenser only with liquid chlorine bleach. The bleach will still operate, even if you turned the button sounds off (before pressing Power button), press the following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... available on this cycle for fabrics. This cycle uses intermittent wash action with cool water and slow spin to gently care for machine-washable delicate garments. Use this cycle to clean normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle uses extra water and a special wash action to shorten drying times. Default settings can be adjusted as comforters...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... cycle that cycle to wash: No clothes in washer Cycle: Clean Washer with affresh® Wash Temp*: Spin Speed: Soil Level**: Available Options: EcoBoost™ Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Warm Cool Cold Heavy Normal Medium Light EcoBoost™ For models with affresh® cycle. This cycle uses a higher water level. This cycle drains the water and spins at a high...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to dispenser Pour a measured amount of HE detergent into washer. NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals to the detergent dispenser. NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... cycle modifiers, if desired Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is left open the lid to restart the cycle. These may be lit. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you may be turned off, if desired. Then close lid and press START/PAUSE again to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/PAUSE; 8. Estimated Time Remaining will automatically add...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

... rate at a level above could cause washer damage over time. Cleaning the Inside of the Washer To keep your washer, you run the Clean Washer cycle. e. Close the washer lid. After the Clean Washer cycle has stopped, run a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from washer. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of using your washer odor-free, follow the HE detergent manufacturer...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

Shut off both water faucets; Drape power cord and drain hose over lid and down front of washer. Place foam packing ring from drain system. 4. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Refer to Installation Instructions to washer. 2. Turn on RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN cycle for a medium-size load. 12 Because some water may stay in hoses, ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

... Noises - Humming Load sensing may be level. Water Leaks Check the following for loading instructions. Tighten fill-hose connection. Fill hose washers Make sure all or clogged sink or drain. Check all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation: Washer not level. washer stops working Both hoses must be turned on clothing...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... and to measure correctly. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started . When using a higher speed spin. Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower spin speed. Suds from drain hose. Remove any kinks in water. operate incorrectly. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the type of garments being...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Not using Quick Wash cycle (on some models), wash only a few items. Use Whites or Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning. Use dispensers to improve cleaning. Odors Monthly maintenance not done as cycle is complete. See "Washer Care" in seams before starting wash load. much HE detergent. Mend rips and broken...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

Load dispensers before adding clothes. Be sure laundry packet is left open for small amounts of the wash cycle to indicate that cold water hose is connected to the hot water inlet and hot water hose is running a load-balance correction routine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to washer basket before starting a cycle. Use drain extends more than...

Use & Care Guide - Page 18

...use of original consumer purchase. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of original purchase date is intended to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water... and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of your major appliance...if it was purchased. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year ...

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