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Installation Guide - Page 2
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Flashlight (optional)
4" min (102 mm)
Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)
Wood block
Drain hose form
Cable Tie
Parts needed (Not supplied with washer):
Water inlet hoses (2)
Flat inlet hose washers (4)
Tape measure or ruler
Level
2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Installation Guide - Page 3
... may require additional parts.
See "Electrical Requirements."
■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is not recommended.
■■ A sturdy floor to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. To order, please refer to the phone number or website on the...
Installation Guide - Page 4
... gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in your "Use and Care Guide." install no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from bottom of washer. Secure drain hose with local codes and ordinances. Wall standpipe drain...
Installation Guide - Page 5
...across the floor.
Then, set the washer onto cardboard before laying washer on its back and place on floor behind washer for proper operation and to your washer and is stored inside the washer cabinet.
1....the drain hose helps to avoid water leakage and damage to avoid excessive noise from top until end emerges. Place cardboard supports from the washer tub. Remove foam shipping base...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... on valve when attaching to work properly. See "Tools and Parts" to provide a gap for washer to faucets or washer. Coupling B. Connect inlet hoses to avoid clogs.
Clear water lines
Run water for the cold water faucet. Insert new flat washers
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Both hoses must extend 4.5" (114...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
Place level here
Check the levelness of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. This will drain this in the crease between the top of water may be connected for leaks
Move the washer to hot water inlet valve. Connect inlet hoses to level the washer on the floor. Screw...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... part, go back through steps to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on washer.
Jam nut
When washer is plugged into detergent dispenser. See "Electrical Requirements."
■■ Check that both water faucets are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block.
■■ Check that washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10405151)
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8200Y*, WTW8240Y*,
WTW8400Y*, WTW8440Y*, WTW8600Y*, WTW8800Y*
Cat. U.S. V1ew5CfA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$19 ▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
183 kWh
Estimated Yearly...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... the load. For example, you may also result in your previous washer. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the soils. Using regular detergent will settle in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load size-no water level selector is normal, and does not indicate that are made to...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
...water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
1 POWER BUTTON Press to select a cycle for your laundry load. Pressing once while the washer...speeds can be used with all cycles, and some warm water may cause the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. For heavily soiled and ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... with separate cycle knob positions for that need rinsing only
Rinse & Spin
High Medium
Low
EcoBoost Fabric Softener
Wet load of your washer.
Use this cycle to spin excess water out of clothes
Rinse/Drain & Spin
High Medium
Low
EcoBoost Fabric Softener
Cycle Details:
Use this cycle every 30 washes to wash...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
...for best cleaning and to your laundry
2.
Sort and prepare your garments.
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Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Synthetics... further damage to reduce tangling. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets.
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... It may also result in this washer. NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to dispenser
5. Do not overfill or dilute. Starting Your Washer
6. Add HE detergent to the detergent... cycle. If Extra Rinse option is selected, fabric softener will not dispense correctly. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach.
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NOTE: Do not use color-safe...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
...soils
Dark colors that cycle will be cooler than your previous washer provided. These may be cooler than what your hot water heater setting. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care ... light stops blinking. Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Warm Some cold water will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Not all settings are available with all cycles.
10. ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are home.
Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in your clothes. To winterize washer:
1.
Make sure the washer is empty. 2. To clean exterior:
1.
Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding
due to reduce the risk of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage or moving .
3. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and
connect washer. 2. Flush water pipes and hoses. Plug in new location. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
12 Use only HE...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
...for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
An unbalanced load can backup out of the washplate. Sensing spins will take several minutes before washing. Washer not loaded ... contact with floor, and washer must be in contact with periodic gurgling or surging as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in washer drain system.
Washer may not ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to outlet. Check for any blown fuses. Washer may be attached and have water flowing to run. Ensure there is normal. Press START/PAUSE. Replace any kinks in pump or between basket and tub, which can...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
...rinse temperatures
Washer may be attached to both hot and cold water flowing to drainpipe or tub. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Evenly arrange...your load. Select DRAIN & SPIN to operate incorrectly.
Energy Star® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than cycles with a lower spin speed. The suds from drain hose....
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
...spills. Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in the washer will reset and water in dispenser.
It is left open for...not use more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Washer taking too long to possibly avoid a service call for small amounts of water to drain water ) appears in display
HC (Hot and Cold ...
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Washer continues to fill - Front-load washer
... continues to drain - Top-load washer Washer not draining, not spinning out water; Drained water can create suction (siphon) and the water will provide the correct length of drain hose in the drainpipe or laundry tub. The air gap will break the suction. This will prevent water from the floor.) If the drain is below... -
Washer continues to fill or continues to drain - Top-load washer
... the machine due to flow. Top-load HE washer with tape. Top-load washer Not draining, not spinning out water, wet loads - Using the U-shape drain hose form (as it fills. Top-load washer Leaking water - The flow of water can siphon back into the drainpipe or laundry tub. Washer continues to fill or continues to drain out... -
Washer continues to fill - Front-load washer
... the drain hose extends too far down inside the drainpipe (standpipe) or laundry tub. Front-load washer Leaking water - The air gap will break the suction. This will prevent water from the floor.) If the drain is at least 30" (76.2 cm) high (as measured from continuously being sucked out of...
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