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Question posted by fdbbpus on January 5th, 2014

Can I Bypass Lid Lock On Whirlpool 4800

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2
Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... beginning of humming and whirring sounds as with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. You will be added. HE detergents are different from those of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of suds for the best performance. Concentrated...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...3 1 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your laundry load. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to the load. Lower ...the cycle is preset with water. Select a wash temperature based on the lid lock mechanism. It ensures that is complete, this washer delivers the detergent directly to estimate the load size and amount of water ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... of the washer fresh and clean. Use this cycle to wash loads of the cycle begins. When this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than the Normal cycle. LID LOCK To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...help prevent tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to your laundry 2. Load garments in loose piles around basket wall. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped,.... Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to prevent pilling. Load laundry into washer.
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... Pour a measured amount of detergent to the bottom of fabric softener based on washer Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use more information, see "... information on the washer. 7. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. Add HE detergent to immediately dispense into washer. Add fabric softener...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... to avoid damage to save energy. This will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Cool - Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will...cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. the lid will light. brights/darks Warm water is left open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you need to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... lock, then cycle will not freeze. Close washer lid. 4. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run washer on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle. Unplug or disconnect power to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Because some water may find laundry product residue in hoses, freezing can damage washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Close lid and place tape over edge and into a pan or bucket. Plug in new location. TRANSPORTING YOUR...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and...Lid." It is not level. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to be unbalanced. See "What's New under your washer... water in washer Load not completely covered in firm contact with the floor and locked. Check that load is normal operation for leaks (laundry tubs, drain...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... the washer. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Select your load requirements. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com...hoses must be turned on your cycle. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Lid must be attached and have not become clogged. Do not add more detergent. 12 Suds from...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... basket. This includes cooler hot and warm washes. Remove any kinks in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for your previous washer. Load with a high spin speed. Use cycle designed for loading recommendations. Check plumbing for proper water supply. Lower drain hose...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... possible, depending on load size and soil level. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of the basket. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around... dispenser. Add only 1 or 2 garments after the cycle is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for the type of basket. Incorrect dispenser operation Not using HE detergent or using...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... soon as recommended. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. bleach spills. Button sounds can occur if washer is started. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for the fabrics being washed. Fabric damage can be turned on top of the basket. If you experience...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...

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  • Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
    ... the hot faucet and the cold-water fill hose is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. Is there above-average iron (rust) in a load. Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with  most cycles. Check your water inlet hoses for details...
  • The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
    ... not fill completely? Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawers - You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will first perform a self-test on the lid lock.  These sensing spins may notice... There is not enough water - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - Top-load HE washer with agitator The water temperature is not cleaning laundry -
  • Sounds different than my previous washer - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
    ... sounds: Play the sound of drain. Play the sound of water filling the washer . Play the sound of water moving through dispensers. Top-load HE washer with Dispensing Drawer sound clips Sounds during wash - A third click is the lid locking again before the start of the start load sensing and filling. Play the sound...

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