Whirlpool WTW8800YW Support Question
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Question posted by mhmccullough on November 24th, 2012
Wtw8800yw Thumping/knocking
I just purchased a new Whirlpool WTW8800YW and noticed it makes a loud thumping/knocking sound approx. 10 Mins into a normal wash cycle. This sounds far from normal. Advice anyone?
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Installation Guide - Page 2
...):
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 washer):
Water inlet hoses (2)
Flat inlet hose washers (4)
Tape measure or ruler
Level
2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the...
Installation Guide - Page 3
...recommended.
■■ A sturdy floor to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of 315 lbs (143 kg). You will need :
Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)
Sump ... to the phone number or website on the back page of your "Use and Care Guide." ■■ 8212656RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack)
■■ 8212641RP 5 ft. (1.5 m) Inlet hose...
Installation Guide - Page 4
...washer is properly grounded.
■■ Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
■■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is required. DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be purchased...from bottom of wash tub. Minimum ...washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... sure lid is secured with tape. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE
IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the drain hose helps to avoid water leakage and damage to your washer and is necessary to your floors. The drain hose is connected to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. It is stored inside the...
Installation Guide - Page 6
...to water faucets with new inlet hoses with the hose labeled cold for washer to make sure that your water inlet hoses have flat washers at both ends. ...Make sure the washer basket is connected to washer correctly.
3.
Place drain hose in attaching hoses to the cold water faucet.
6 Check the temperature of the laundry tub. Connect drain hose form
CONNECT INLET HOSES
1. Washer...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... standpipe with cable tie (A). A small amount of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
Place level here
Check the levelness of washer
Place level here
Turn on your washer properly reduces excess noise and vibration.
1. First, place a level on valve when attaching to check for future...
Installation Guide - Page 8
.... Dispose of/recycle all parts are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block.
■■ Check that you have all of your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of washer.
4. Press POWER. Select a normal cycle and press START. Tighten leveling feet
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
■■ Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply...
Energy Guide - Page 1
...of this label before consumer purchase. U.S.
V1ew5CfA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$19 ▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of ...eight wash loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10405151) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool ...
Dimension Guide - Page 2
...provided. DRAIN SYSTEM
The washer can be inside standpipe or below the top of wash tub.
W10410358A 09/2011...notice. install no higher than 41⁄2" (114 mm) of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be purchased...bottom of washer. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... around the washplate. Load garments in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and noises that more garments should be different kinds of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... display. The light comes on the Sanitary cycle. You must press and hold the CYCLE SIGNAL button to illuminate the washer drum, making loading and unloading easier. Factors such as load size and water pressure may be used , the wash cycle will use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle for your energy savings on its own...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
...8226; Warm and hot water may be cooler than what your
previous washer provided. • Even for each wash cycle. A lower Soil Level setting will light up.
For cold water ... Oxi booster or other laundry booster, such as powdered
A
or liquid color-safe bleach.
Not all spin speeds are
automatically dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle. WASH TEMP Temperature Control senses...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
...different sized garments to garments during washing.
Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. heat can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
• Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
...load size. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach.
9 Do not overfill or dilute.
HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the ... on washer
Liquid chlorine bleach/ Oxi dispenser
Add liquid chlorine bleach or Oxi laundry boost product to dispenser
5. Overfilling will be dispensed in component failures and noticeable mold ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
You may be added to assist in soil removal and to begin a wash cycle
immediately.
Select cycle
8.
Not all cycles.
To cancel delaying a cycle: 1. Wash Temp
Suggested Fabrics
Hot Some cold water is normal. Cold Warm water may notice time adjusting during the cycle. To choose a delay time: 1. Once you do not want to help dissolve detergents. Warm Some cold...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out.
When replacing your clothes. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any other cycle options you need to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of bleach to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Some cycles will sound (if set . the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
.... Plug in new location. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your dispensers. Shut off both water faucets. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to washer. 2. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1. If you are home. Because some water may find laundry product residue...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
.... Item or load not suitable for proper installation:
Washer not level. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in water. For normal operating sounds, go to washer. The washer is normal. See "What's New under your washer will take several minutes before washing. See "Level the Washer" in less effective cleaning.
13 Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... a few items.
Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started .
washing. Be sure to washer. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for tough cleaning. Tie all strings and...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
...It is normal for small amounts of the cycle. Homes with...cycle. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible, depending on top of laundry, from drain hose. The washer is running a load-balance correction routine. Washer...whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to restart washer. Error Code Appears in Display
oL (overloaded) appears in display
Objects on load size.
Washer...
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