Whirlpool WTW8200YW warranty Troubleshooting

Load is tangling (cont.)

Wash action and/or spin speed too

Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower spin speed.

fast for load.

Note that items will be wetter than when using a higher speed spin.

Not cleaning or

Wash load not completely

Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water.

removing stains

covered in water.

This is normal and necessary for clothes to move.

Added more water to washer.

Do not add more water to washer. Adding water lifts the

garments off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.

Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.

Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

Not using HE detergent or using too

The suds from regular detergent can prevent washer from

much HE detergent.

operating correctly.

Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.

Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions

based on load size and soil level.

Not using correct cycle for fabric type.

Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash

temperature to improve cleaning.

If using Quick Wash cycle (on some models), wash only a

few items.

Use Whites or Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning.

See the “Cycle Guide” to match your load with the best cycle.

Not using dispensers.

Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener

staining.

Load dispensers before starting a cycle.

Avoid overfilling.

Do not add products directly onto load.

Not washing like colors together.

Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle

is complete to avoid dye transfer.

Odors

Monthly maintenance not done as

Run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle after every

recommended.

30 washes. See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”

Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.

Not using HE detergent or using too

Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.

much HE detergent.

Always follow the detergent directions.

See “Washer Care” section.

Fabric Damage

Sharp items were in pockets during

Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before

wash cycle.

washing to avoid snags and tears.

Strings and straps could have tangled.

Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.

Items may have been damaged before

Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

washing.

Fabric damage can occur if the load is

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around washplate.

tightly packed.

Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.

Load items should move freely during wash to avoid damage.

Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.

Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

Garment care instructions may not

Always read and follow garment manufacturer’s care label

have been followed.

instructions. See the “Cycle Guide” to match your load with

the best cycle.