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Question posted by samson1049 on September 28th, 2014

My Washer Just Started To Make Noise On Spin Cycle What To Do Or Check

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 28th, 2014 4:22 PM

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See http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Washing-Machine/39-5--V1RXODgwMFlX/Whirlpool-Washer-is-making-loud-noise. (Ignore the paragraph in red relating to a partial model number.)

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Installation Guide - Page 2

...) 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...

Installation Guide - Page 3

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Installation Guide - Page 4

.... A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker on a separate circuit serving only this washer is recommended. ■■ This washer is adequate. ■■ Do not ground to a gas pipe. ■■ Check with cable tie. 4 DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 41/2" (114 mm) 309" (796920 mm) Minimum capacity...

Installation Guide - Page 5

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Installation Guide - Page 6

... valve when attaching to make sure that your water inlet hoses have flat washers at both ends. Insert new flat washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Do not use hoses without washers. 2. Attach the hose labeled hot to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Check the temperature of which...

Installation Guide - Page 7

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Installation Guide - Page 8

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Use & Care Guide - Page 3

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Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... uses a heater within that the selected laundry product is complete. Drum Light Overloading, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may add or remove options for Oxi, Fabric Softener, or both so that cycle. 5 START/PAUSE BUTTON Press to start to select a cycle for the cycle to most cycles. If you turn the washer ON. press again to conserve energy...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

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Use & Care Guide - Page 7

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Use & Care Guide - Page 9

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Use & Care Guide - Page 10

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Use & Care Guide - Page 11

... may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of bleach to start the wash cycle. See the "Installation Instructions" for more than recommended amount of replacement on the label with AFFRESH® cycle. 6. Make sure the washer is done to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

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Use & Care Guide - Page 13

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Use & Care Guide - Page 14

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Use & Care Guide - Page 15

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Use & Care Guide - Page 16

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Use & Care Guide - Page 17

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