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... order, please refer to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 ... Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in the top of your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm)...
... order, please refer to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 ... Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in the top of your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm)...
Installation Guide
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...of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for winterizing information. IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be purchased separately. Proper installation is not recommended. Secure drain hose with water and load) of hot and cold...a sump pump system. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on all sides of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with cable tie. 3 Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for floor standpipe drain system....
...of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for winterizing information. IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be purchased separately. Proper installation is not recommended. Secure drain hose with water and load) of hot and cold...a sump pump system. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on all sides of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with cable tie. 3 Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for floor standpipe drain system....
Installation Guide
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... responsibility and obligation of its final location; n Do not ground to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 48" (1.2 m) of the customer to a gas pipe. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is necessary for proper operation and to ...this appliance be provided. it must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Set washer upright. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be in accordance with the sound shield to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on...
... responsibility and obligation of its final location; n Do not ground to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 48" (1.2 m) of the customer to a gas pipe. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is necessary for proper operation and to ...this appliance be provided. it must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Set washer upright. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be in accordance with the sound shield to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on...
Installation Guide
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...red plastic plug from tray. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. You may need to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into ... parts from the black drain port on bottom of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. Attach drain hose to move washer later. 4. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to step 6. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or...
...red plastic plug from tray. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. You may need to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into ... parts from the black drain port on bottom of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. Attach drain hose to move washer later. 4. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to step 6. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or...
Installation Guide
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...not use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of water may need to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . You may enter washer. Water should run until it is snug. Damage can result. Screw coupling by hand until it is seated on...or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. 10. Check for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to faucets or washer. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must be attached and have water flowing to check for cold water faucet. IMPORTANT: Do not ...
...not use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of water may need to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . You may enter washer. Water should run until it is snug. Damage can result. Screw coupling by hand until it is seated on...or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. 10. Check for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to faucets or washer. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must be attached and have water flowing to check for cold water faucet. IMPORTANT: Do not ...
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... 16 (on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to raise the washer. Check levelness of washer. 15. Rock washer back and forth to make sure all models, recheck levelness of washer. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to raise the washer. On models with floor. Tighten leveling... feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with plastic feet). or Models with plastic feet If washer is not level: On models with metal feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to its final...
... 16 (on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to raise the washer. Check levelness of washer. 15. Rock washer back and forth to make sure all models, recheck levelness of washer. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to raise the washer. On models with floor. Tighten leveling... feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with plastic feet). or Models with plastic feet If washer is not level: On models with metal feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to its final...
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q Check that you have all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Dispose of/recycle all parts are on. ... is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Remove film from washer. Close lid. q Check that all packaging materials. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. q Read...
q Check that you have all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Dispose of/recycle all parts are on. ... is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Remove film from washer. Close lid. q Check that all packaging materials. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. q Read...
Installation Guide
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...tub. Both hot and cold water faucets must be in the hoses. 9 Remove any kinks in contact with floor, and washer must be level. Washer may splash off basket if washer is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of the cabinet. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Tighten fill hose connection. ...drain. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Do not tape over drain opening. Do not use an extension cord. If flooring is not level. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are properly seated. Both hoses must be attached to ...
...tub. Both hot and cold water faucets must be in the hoses. 9 Remove any kinks in contact with floor, and washer must be level. Washer may splash off basket if washer is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of the cabinet. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Tighten fill hose connection. ...drain. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Do not tape over drain opening. Do not use an extension cord. If flooring is not level. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are properly seated. Both hoses must be attached to ...
Energy Guide
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Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW5500B* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. V3pBCEmA(3B) ...
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW5500B* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. V3pBCEmA(3B) ...
Use & Care Guide
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... water is normal, and does not indicate that are made to thoroughly wet the load. Choosing the Right Detergent Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with your load or allows time for clothes to the soils. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. For example, you may...water washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may also result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak. Rather than diluting detergent as with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference...
... water is normal, and does not indicate that are made to thoroughly wet the load. Choosing the Right Detergent Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with your load or allows time for clothes to the soils. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. For example, you may...water washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may also result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak. Rather than diluting detergent as with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference...
Use & Care Guide
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...water temperatures by the selected soil level. SOIL LEVEL Soil level (wash time) is added to maintain a minimum temperature. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the type of the process, you may repeat until the correct amount of a cycle. The ...options can be selected if using fabric softener during sensing. At each wash cycle. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will hear sounds similar to most suitable setting for even distribution. 4 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights show the progress...
...water temperatures by the selected soil level. SOIL LEVEL Soil level (wash time) is added to maintain a minimum temperature. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the type of the process, you may repeat until the correct amount of a cycle. The ...options can be selected if using fabric softener during sensing. At each wash cycle. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will hear sounds similar to most suitable setting for even distribution. 4 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights show the progress...
Use & Care Guide
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... shorten drying times for best results. Hand-washed garments or dripping wet items Drain & Spin N/A High This cycle uses a spin to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of no-iron fabrics such...wash action for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Recommended settings for loads that best fits the load being washed. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. LID LOCK To allow for proper water removal, based on selected cycle and spin speed. Water-...
... shorten drying times for best results. Hand-washed garments or dripping wet items Drain & Spin N/A High This cycle uses a spin to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of no-iron fabrics such...wash action for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Recommended settings for loads that best fits the load being washed. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. LID LOCK To allow for proper water removal, based on selected cycle and spin speed. Water-...
Use & Care Guide
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... Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 6 Try mixing different sized garments to your laundry Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into washer • Empty pockets. IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use...stains remain after washing, because heat can result in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not use an extension cord. USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to...
... Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 6 Try mixing different sized garments to your laundry Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into washer • Empty pockets. IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use...stains remain after washing, because heat can result in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not use an extension cord. USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to...
Use & Care Guide
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...dispenser drawer is closed completely, then press POWER to be dispensed into the last rinse. It may cause detergent to turn on the washer. 7. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to dispenser LiquiLdiqCuhildorine...choose your load size. Pour a measured amount of detergent to ensure proper distribution at the end of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Do not overfill tray - Starting Your Washer 6. adding too much detergent may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Using regular ...
...dispenser drawer is closed completely, then press POWER to be dispensed into the last rinse. It may cause detergent to turn on the washer. 7. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to dispenser LiquiLdiqCuhildorine...choose your load size. Pour a measured amount of detergent to ensure proper distribution at the end of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Do not overfill tray - Starting Your Washer 6. adding too much detergent may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Using regular ...
Use & Care Guide
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... cold water is left open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. These can be lit. the lid will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. This will be cooler than what... your garments. Tap Cold This is added to assist in soil removal and to your previous washer provided. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to save energy. Press the cycle settings buttons to help dissolve detergents. Suggested Fabrics Whites...
... cold water is left open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. These can be lit. the lid will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. This will be cooler than what... your garments. Tap Cold This is added to assist in soil removal and to your previous washer provided. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to save energy. Press the cycle settings buttons to help dissolve detergents. Suggested Fabrics Whites...
Use & Care Guide
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...Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items. b. Place an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet in normal wash cycles to provide rinsing at which detergent and soil residue accumulate...recommended monthly cleaning procedure: Clean Washer Cycle This washer has a special cycle that may result in your washer. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is complete, leave...
...Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items. b. Place an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet in normal wash cycles to provide rinsing at which detergent and soil residue accumulate...recommended monthly cleaning procedure: Clean Washer Cycle This washer has a special cycle that may result in your washer. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is complete, leave...
Use & Care Guide
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...blankets or towels into a grounded 3 prong outlet. WARNING IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are home. If storing or moving , or not using your washer. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to water pressure surge. Use only HE ...High Efficiency detergent. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Turn off both water faucets. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into basket opening. Do not use an adapter. Plug in warm,...
...blankets or towels into a grounded 3 prong outlet. WARNING IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are home. If storing or moving , or not using your washer. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to water pressure surge. Use only HE ...High Efficiency detergent. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Turn off both water faucets. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into basket opening. Do not use an adapter. Plug in warm,...
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... "What's New under water. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to www.whirlpool.com/product_help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in less effective cleaning. 11 See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Noises - It is normal to ...-hose connection. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for optimal cleaning. If you have started the washer. Front and rear feet must be in water. Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky ...
... "What's New under water. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to www.whirlpool.com/product_help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in less effective cleaning. 11 See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Noises - It is normal to ...-hose connection. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for optimal cleaning. If you have started the washer. Front and rear feet must be in water. Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky ...
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... blown fuses. First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for washer to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Both hot and cold water faucets must be closed for assistance...
... blown fuses. First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for washer to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Both hot and cold water faucets must be closed for assistance...