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Question posted by rajohnhe on June 6th, 2014
Wtw4950xw Wont Lock
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
...standpipe or below the top of washer. DRAIN SYSTEM Floor standpipe drain system
42" (1067 mm)
For closet installation, with product. install no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub must be at least ...subject to reduce noise transfer. Top of the door are required. Add spacing of washer to change materials and specifications without notice. If a closet door or louvered door is...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...)
1" (25 mm) standpipe
2" (51 mm) diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit Part Number 285835
Drain hose too... for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
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Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... remove all shipping materials for proper operation.
NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate... only this time.
4 Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is not available, it at this appliance be provided....
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...
Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to remove all parts from tub.
Attach drain hose to step 6. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. Be sure to free from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5.
Gently...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... drain hose. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to a cold water faucet, you must use old hoses.
A...years. Clear water lines
For floor drain installations, you are found.
11. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to hot water inlet valve marked with separate directions. 7. Remove drain hose form...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to prop up front of washer.
15. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to raise the washer. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. 12. Adjust...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... of your tools. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of washer. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. q Check that...film from back of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console ...
Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
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Owners Manual - Page 3
... dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent.
This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to use.
As the washer dampens and... different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to thoroughly wet the load. You will likely result...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again. The washer will use the warmest wash water safe for your energy savings on , then washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to...CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to the load and you may be set to increase your laundry load. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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1 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and maintains ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
.../Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. RINSE
You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will be opened. The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...a cycle based on the care label.
Do not tightly pack basket. Place small items in washer
Clean Washer
with enough water to wash:
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans
Cycle:
Super Wash
... that best fits the load being washed. After time has expired, water will drain, but washer will absorb more water than for others because they will not spin. This cycle features a...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to your laundry
2. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped...washing, because heat can set stains into the basket. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 The package will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... the sides of the cycle.
6. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer
5. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of liquid fabric softener. Lift the lid ... increase wrinkling and tangling.
4. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different sized items to choose your load size.
Add fabric softener
Load ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...restart the cycle. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling...check for that bleed or fade Light soils
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to your previous washer provided. When this will be cooler than what your garments. Wash Temp
Hot Some cold ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three seconds and run
washer on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle.
5.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze.
Periodically inspect and replace inlet...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...clogged sink or drain. Load could be in contact with the floor and locked. See "Level the Washer" in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Noises -
This is not ... for optimal cleaning.
Unbalanced loading can backup out of water for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against the bottom ...
Owners Manual - Page 15
.... Load with the best cycle.
Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and on load after washer has started.
See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer.
Add detergent, oxi products...our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to improve cleaning. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Wash like colors together. Not using Quick Wash cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... been damaged before washing to possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer.
Lid Locked light is flashing
The lid is complete.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Run the Clean Washer with dry items only. See "Cleaning your load with the lid open. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try...
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