Whirlpool WTW8800YC Support Question
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Question posted by Tmllove on October 24th, 2015
Is Leaking From The Bottom Of The Washer. What Would Cause The Washer To Leak?
what would cause my cabrio whirlpool washer wtw8800yco to leak water from the bottom
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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
....2*
(310 cm2)
3"* (76 mm)
1" (25 mm)
27 1/2" (699 mm)
24 in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Install your responsibility. Installing the washer on carpet is attached to the back of the washer. Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in the top and bottom of the door are acceptable.
■■...
Installation Guide - Page 4
... phone numbers in accordance with cable tie.
4
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Secure drain hose with local codes and ordinances. Top of wash tub.
If a mating outlet is not available...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... proper operation and to your floors. Place cardboard supports from the
bottom of the drain hose helps to avoid water leakage and damage to your washer and is necessary to remove all shipping materials for support. Secure the lid with tape before moving across the floor. NOTE: To avoid floor damage ...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... feed through hoses into standpipe (shown in standpipe
A
B
A. Do not use hoses without washers.
2. Connect inlet hoses to water
faucets
4.5" (114 mm)
Place hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to the cold water faucet.
6
Clear water lines
Run water for the cold water faucet. Place drain hose in picture) or over side of form. Attach the...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... for future reference.
■■ Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are stable and in the crease between the top of water may be connected for leaks
Move the washer to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie (A). Then place the level...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... Keep the foam packing ring from the washer tub for future relocation of the washer. Select a normal cycle and press START. See "Electrical Requirements."
■■ Check that both water faucets are on washer.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to see...Dispose of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
■■ Remove film from the...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*,
WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y*
Cat. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per therm.
• For more information, visit 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 ...
Dimension Guide - Page 2
... standpipe drain system. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended that may be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system.
install no higher than 96" (2.4 m), you need...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
...washer to start to the cycle, the Estimated Time Remaining display will result in different energy and water usage. If you to conserve energy and water. Deep Clean uses a heater within that the selected laundry... water than the selected cycle and may be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles. press again to pause a cycle.
6 CYCLE OPTIONS You may cause the washer...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
...sure to select Timed Oxi from the options
to 3/4 cup (180 mL) Oxi booster or other laundry booster, such as powdered
A
or liquid color-safe bleach. Do not mix products. For heavily... use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. • Warm and hot water may be cooler than what your
previous washer provided. • Even for cold wash settings, some warm water
may
increase wrinkling in ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
• Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
•...washing;
when loaded, the center of the washplate; Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close...different sized garments to garments during washing. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... or dilute.
They will be selected to dispenser
Starting Your Washer
6. Press POWER to turn on washer
Liquid chlorine bleach/ Oxi dispenser
Add liquid chlorine bleach or Oxi laundry boost product to produce the right amount of HE detergent into dispenser; Overfilling will cause fabric softener to dispenser
Fabric softener dispenser
Detergent dispenser
Add...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
...hose failure.
the lid will continue. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. P ress START/PAUSE...have been rinsed from washer. NOTE: For best results, do not use more information. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are available with ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... and secure with a damp cloth and towel dry. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in basket and run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and
connect washer. 2. Before using your dispensers. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... opening. Use Bulky Items cycle for an HE low-water washer. For normal operating sounds, go to www.whirlpool.com/help for service to remove items.
It is normal... proper installation:
Washer not level. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in washer drain system.
Sensing spins will reduce sound.
Water can cause basket to drainpipe or laundry tub. Water Leaks
Check the following...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... cycle has started. Small items may be stopped to 3 minutes before water is normal. If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won 't run or fill, Check proper electrical supply. If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won 't run .
Do not use HE detergent. Ensure there is...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
... of the washplate.
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Cycles with high spin speeds. Check plumbing for proper water supply.
Check for correct drain hose installation....detergent. Inlet valve screens on load size and soil level. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to inlet valve. Do not add ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... load garments directly over the center of the washplate. If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as cycle is tangling (cont.) Wash action and/or spin speed...water. The suds from operating correctly.
Run the Clean Washer with a slower wash action and slower spin speed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... Liquid chlorine bleach may have been installed incorrectly. If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as a basket of the cycle.
If an overload is ...washer. Check plumbing for service.
17 This code will drain any clogs from the top of water to drain water. Drain extends more than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water in dispenser at the end of laundry...
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