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Question posted by Kksilers on January 31st, 2017

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Why does my washer keep coming off balanced

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on January 31st, 2017 6:38 PM

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There are several possible causes. Go to https://www.manualslib.com/manual/202998/Whirlpool-Andnbsp-Wtw8800yw.html?page=13&term=balance&selected=2 and see the second major category under Vibration or Off-Balance.

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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

...saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts (Not supplied with washer): Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please refer to reduce noise transfer. ■... possible "washer walk." Louvered doors with maximum slope of your washer in low temperatures. Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in a basement, laundry room, ...

Installation Guide - Page 4

...laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of the customer to a gas pipe. ■■ Check with cable tie. 4 install no higher than 96" (2.4 m), you are not sure the washer...permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of washer. Floor standpipe drain system ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 41/2" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) ...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... the "Remove Shipping Base and Packing Ring" section. ■■ If foam shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is stored inside the washer cabinet. 1. NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in case you need to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. IMPORTANT: Do not force excess...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... extend 4.5" (114 mm) beyond the form. 3. Clear water lines Run water for air. ■■ Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub. Insert new flat washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. You may need alternate parts with flat...

Installation Guide - Page 7

...) A A A Secure drain hose to work properly. If the washer rocks, minor adjustments may enter washer. Then place the level on the side of the washer in a later step. 6. Check for washer to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for leaks from faucet and at washer connection. This will drain this in the crease between...

Installation Guide - Page 8

... electrical requirements. Select a normal cycle and press START. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to complete one whole cycle. 8 Then turn jam nuts clockwise on washer. Dispose of the washer. If there is plugged into detergent dispenser. 3. Close lid. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Check that all packaging materials. ■■ Check that...

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. U.S.

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... WTW8200Y, WTW8240Y, WTW8400Y, WTW8440Y, WTW8600Y, WTW8800Y Top Load Washer Installation spacing for ease of installation and servicing. ■■... cm2) 3"* (76 mm) 1" (25 mm) 27 1/2" (699 mm) 24 in the top and bottom of the washer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Louvered doors with ...

Dimension Guide - Page 2

... you will need . install no more than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. If you must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. To order, please see...

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

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Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... be added. It is the low-water washplate wash system. Cleaning with your new washer is normal for clothes to thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method uses...basket. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Traditional agitator-style washer Low-water washer The most striking difference in your past agitator-style washer. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load size-no...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...is locked and cannot be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles. The light comes on when the lid is opened . If you to increase your energy savings on the Sanitary ... the selected laundry product is added to the load at high speed. If you need to open , the drum light will turn off . Overloading, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

.... B B Liquid chlorine bleach / Timed Oxi dispenser Liquid chlorine bleach: This dispenser holds up . Laundry boosters are available with the cycle you press the Soil Level pad, the cycle time (minutes) will... select more damp. The preset speeds can be added to the washer to 3/4 cup (180 mL) Oxi booster or other laundry booster, such as powdered A or liquid color-safe bleach. The...

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

...Sort and prepare your garments. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. Separate lint-takers from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments ...to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 8 See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to your laundry 2. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate should be visible. ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. HE detergents are made to dispense immediately into washer. Then select Fabric Softener option using Oxi products or other laundry boosters (liquid or powdered color-safe bleach), select the Oxi option, press the Dispensers button until Oxi is not necessary...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... console and secure with a damp cloth and towel dry. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in hoses, freezing can damage washer. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in your washer for a medium-size load. 12 Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

...washer cabinet and properly secure it to basket could be level. Vibration during the spin/drain cycles. Use Bulky Items cycle for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) An unbalanced... washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or jeans jacket with periodic gurgling or surging as expected Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

...to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than traditional top-load washers. on load size and soil level. When using too much ...Washer may be tightly packed or unbalanced. Evenly arrange the wet load for the type of load items. Use the recommended cycle for balanced spinning. Select DRAIN & SPIN to measure correctly. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

...load size. Allow the machine to drainpipe or tub. ...washer. If code appears again, call . Wipe up bleach spills. Error Code Appears in Display oL (overloaded) appears in dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing. uL (unbalanced load) appears in display LF (too long to fill) appears in display Load not balanced... Causes Washer not performing as a basket of laundry, from...

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