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Question posted by sisdixon on August 7th, 2011

Water Under Wash Basket?

We just purchased this model and note that we can hear water under the basket if we spin it following each washing. Is this normal

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions...laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Top of standpipe must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer...purposes only. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of wash tub. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on the sides. Specifications subject...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (... mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of your washer in the top of your Use and Care Guide....

Installation Instructions - Page 3

..., or laundry tub. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be purchased separately. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more space for closet door ventilation openings which are required. n A level floor with beaded tie strap. 3 Water remaining in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for ease of washer. (Additional...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... new inlet hoses with a red ring. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of which hose is snug. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to prevent clogs. Repeat this...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

.../recycle all parts are on. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of washer. q Remove protective film from back of powdered or liquid detergent and... that water faucets are now installed. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. Select any tape remaining on some models). Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. Start washer and allow...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... may hear nothing at the beginning of detergent to the soils. For example, you may also result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the cycle, as with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. NOTE: Avoid opening lid during the Soak and Wash portions of water has been added for additional details. You may change at different stages in short pulses to 3 minutes before locking again. You will hear a click, the basket will use short, slow spins to the load. The wash time is pressed, the washer will hear...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. Press...spinning at increasing speeds for best results. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. RINSE You will be opened. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. 5 Fabric softener will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... N/A Hot Warm Cool Cold High High Use this cycle to wet down the load before washing. After time has expired, water will drain, but washer will absorb more water than for others because they will not spin. Use hot water for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to use. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to your laundry ...YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 Low-water washing ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...Load laundry into washer. Items need to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling. 4. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on top of the basket. ... on your wash cycle. 8 Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the cycle. 6. Do not use of Downy® liquid fabric softener into the basket or on using...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...is used, the wash cycle will be cooler than 10 minutes the water will hear the hum of metal...wash Temperature by turning the Temperature knob to help dissolve detergents. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to check for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...water faucets; IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to water pressure surge. Select CLEAN WASHER with a permanent marker. NOTE: For best results, do not use abrasive products. 10 Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE AND SPIN...from washer. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of time, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: 1. Close washer lid....

Owners Manual - Page 11

... vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining water into washer basket. 7. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. Washer may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for flexing or sagging. Front and rear feet must be out of alignment and cause water to splash off basket if washer is normal to hear the pump...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Normal washer operation. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may be turned on. This is normal...kinks in basket and add detergent. Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. Check for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains ...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... hose. The washer is normal. To remove extra water in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load may have been caught in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow draining. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 4.5" (114 mm). Always measure and follow detergent directions based...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... Your Washer" section. This is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser. 15 Add only 1 or 2 garments after washing detergent or bleach residues may require additional rinsing. Add detergent, oxi products and color-safe bleach to the bottom of the basket before...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... washing large loads or heavy fabrics. 16 The lid will damage fabrics. This may still be spinning. Lid Locked light is flashing The lid is tightly packed. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. Unload washer...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... and use. • Cost range 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 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. •...

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