Whirlpool WTW8600YW Support Question
Whirlpool WTW8600YW Support Question
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 27th, 2014 8:41 AM
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Most likely an inlet valve failure(Manufacturer Number W10342320.)
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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
... on the back page of the washer.
You will need :
Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)
Sump pump system (if not already available)
1" (25 mm) diameter standpipe
2" (50 mm) diameter to the phone number or website on winterizing. Installing the washer on all sides of the washer to water, weather, or at temperatures below 32...
Installation Guide - Page 4
...standpipe or below the top of drain hose should be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
41/2" (114 mm)
309" (796920 mm)...washer. (Additional hoses may be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Floor drain system
■■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of laundry tub...
Installation Guide - Page 5
...drain hose back into rear of washer cabinet from the washer tub. Secure the lid with tape before moving across the floor. Using two or more people, tip the washer onto its back. ■■... cardboard supports from the
bottom of the drain hose helps to avoid water leakage and damage to avoid excessive noise from washer. IMPORTANT: ■■ Be sure the foam shipping base has ...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... into standpipe (shown in standpipe
A
B
A. Washer
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and the cold water hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to water
faucets
4.5" (114 mm)
Place hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to the cold water faucet.
6 Check the temperature of...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... cabinet.
4.5" 4.5" (114 mm) (114 mm)
4.5" (114 mm)
A
A
A
Secure drain hose to check for leaks from faucet and at washer connection. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
Place level here
Check the levelness of water may be connected for leaks
Move the washer to hot water inlet valve. First, place a level on valve when attaching to faucets or...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... TIP: You may want to prop up front of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer tub for a medium-size load and pour it to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block.
■■ Check that both water faucets are now installed.
Be sure you have...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10405151)
V1ew5CfA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$19 ▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
183 kWh
Estimated Yearly Electricity Use...label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*,
WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y*
Cat.
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... may increase wrinkling in your load.
• Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but will use the warmest wash water safe for your laundry load. The Lid Lock indicator lights up . Pressing once while the washer is locked and cannot be changed.
When this option is preset with all cycles, and some warm...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... setting.
Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. Spin speed is adjustable.
* Wash temperatures vary according to spin excess water out of your washer fresh and clean. For some fabrics, you may.... Use with AFFRESH® cycle. Use this cycle to wash:
No clothes in washer
Cycle:
Clean Washer
with Affresh®
Wash
Spin
Soil
Temp*: Speed: Level:
Available Options:
EcoBoost
Heavily...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
...WASHER
1. Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer
...8226; When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers.
See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to your laundry
2. Do not load...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
...correctly. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach.
9 Using regular detergent will be selected to produce the right amount of suds for correct amount of cleaning washer dispensers.
....
NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to dispenser
5. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... not use more information.
Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can damage washer.
To winterize washer:
1. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are home. To clean exterior:
1. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. When replacing your washer only when you are found. See the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... power. 3. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage or moving .
3. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket.
6. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Unplug power cord.
5.
Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... noises
Objects caught in this "Use and Care Guide". Loose items such as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in the "Installation Instructions". Fill hose washers Drain hose connection
Check household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
An unbalanced load can backup out of the washplate. Check all household...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
.../help for assistance and to 3 minutes before water is added.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won 't run or fill, Check for small items.
Solution
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. washer stops working (cont.)
Normal washer operation. Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be tightly packed. Check that may...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
... packed or unbalanced. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than traditional top-load washers. Check for balanced spinning. Tightly packed loads may require additional rinsing. Evenly arrange the wet load for proper water supply. Select DRAIN & SPIN to drainpipe or tub.
Check drain hose for the fabrics being washed.
15 Use drain hose...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
...with a slower wash action and slower spin speed.
Run the Clean Washer with the best cycle. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around washplate.
Empty pockets, ...Avoid overfilling.
Use only HE detergent.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Adding water lifts the garments off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.
Load items should...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... press START/PAUSE. Use drain hose form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub. Use drain hose form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub.
lid (Lid opened) appears in display
Load too large.
Washer taking too long to drain water.
An item in the load may be remain in dispenser at the end...
Dimension Guide - Page 2
...Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from
bottom of washer. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- DRAIN SYSTEM
The washer can be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor... 39" (990 mm) high; A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
Floor drain system
Laundry tub drain system
41/2" (114 mm)
309" (796920 mm)
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit...
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