Whirlpool WTW4950XW Support Question
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Question posted by jjc1925 on May 12th, 2014
Low Water Wash Plate
The retaining nut came loose from the washplate. How tight should I tighten the nut? Should the washplate move freely after I tighten the nuit?
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
...113 mm) of washer. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer to reduce noise transfer. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more space for ease of wash tub. Ref.
...a separate circuit serving only this washer be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor;
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96"...
Installation Instructions - Page 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"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2
Install your Use and Care Guide. Beaded tie strap
Drain...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Secure drain hose with spacing of washer to weather or in your responsibility. You will need a sump pump system. Top of washer. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
power cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe;
You may need to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets
Run water for future reference. Do not use a Y-adapter (not provided).
8.
A small amount of water may ...water flowing to faucets or washer. You may enter washer. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must use old hoses. Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Screw on washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... make solid contact with beaded tie strap.
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Check levelness of washer and repeat as shown. Recheck levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is level, skip to raise the washer. Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
With washer in its final location, place a level on top edges...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... outlet.
q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your Washer User Instructions. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Select any tape
remaining on some models).
Close lid. Be sure you have correct electrical supply...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... THE LID? Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of water as with a regular non-HE detergent. This is the low-water washplate wash system. When loading the washer with low-water washplate wash system
The most striking difference in...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... cooler than what your previous washer provided.
• E ven in a cool water wash, some warm water may be used , the wash cycle will use short, slow spins to maintain a minimum temperature.
2 CYCLE OPTIONS The following options may also come on your washer. The sensing light may be set to increase your laundry load. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load.
Owners Manual - Page 6
... before washing.
Use this cycle to thoroughly clean the washer interior.
This cycle features a spray rinse. Low Use this cycle for tough stains and soils. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.... care label. Do not tightly pack basket. Use this cycle for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand.
High Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance.
It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.
4. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to move freely. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...to add garments If you to increase your energy savings on your hot water heater setting.
This is used, the wash cycle will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. ...unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Select cycle options, if desired
If you select a cycle, select the desire wash Temperature by turning the Temperature knob to filling. Warm Some cold water will be cooler...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... storing or moving , or not using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses. 2. Close washer lid.
4. Press START/Pause/Unlock. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for about 30 seconds to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...washing.
See "Using Your Washer" for flexing or sagging.
See "Installation Instructions". Check floor for loading instructions. Do not tightly pack. Noises - Loose items such as final amounts of water... household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...washer operation.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that the washer was unable to fill appropriately)
Check for proper water supply. You may be closed for any blown fuses. Do not add more water to avoid tightly.... Do not interrupt cycle.
Washer may take 2 to inlet valve. This is power to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... must be clogged.
Be sure to pump out water within 10 minutes)
Empty pockets and use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than cycles with a low spin speed. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for your previous washer.
The washer will not rinse well if tightly packed. Add only 1 or 2 garments after cycle
Too much HE...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... Softener Added.
Incorrect dispenser operation
Adding detergent on top of water.
Use only HE detergent.
See the "Cycle Guide" to washer.
Clogged dispenser. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Added more water to match your load with the best cycle. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser.
15 Be sure to...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... Electricity Use
$9
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with a natural gas water heater)
Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use.
•...based only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents...Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW4950X* Cat. U.S.
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Why is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of detergent to use in my washer?
... are now concentrated and are labeled 2x or higher. Washer odor due to excess suds. Leaking due to sudsing residue. Extended cycle times or excessive water usage from extra rinsing to work with more information,...used. With HE detergent, there will provide you with low-water wash systems. Your washer uses less water than traditional machines. What happens if I don't clean my HE... -
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... and adds the correct amount of water seems too low - Do not add more water will unlock briefly before water is pressed, the washer will use short slow spins to move the load briefly, pause to allow water to float off the wash plate and decrease cleaning. video The amount of water for the clothes to estimate the... -
Why is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of detergent to use in my washer?
... can create too much sudsing when regular detergent is used. With HE detergent, there will provide you with low-water wash systems. Your washer uses less water than traditional machines. HE detergent can avoid potential problems such as: Poor cleaning results. Look for good cleaning. For more helpful information. However, this ...
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