Whirlpool CAM2752TQ, WTW7990XG warranty Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Not cleaning or

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is tightly packed.

removing stains

 

 

 

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.

 

 

 

 

Load with dry items only.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Adding detergent on top of load.

Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the

 

 

bottom of the basket before adding the load items.

 

Using too low a load size/water

Choose a load size (water level) that matches the load being

 

level selection.

washed.

 

Using too much detergent.

The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from

 

 

operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow

 

 

manufacturer’s 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Use Heavy 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. Select Fabric Softener

 

 

Added-Yes when using fabric softener.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Incorrect dispenser

Clogged dispenser.

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only

operation

 

fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.

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 load is

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.

 

tightly packed.

Load with dry items only.

 

 

 

 

 

Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Liquid chlorine bleach may have been

Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up

 

added incorrectly.

bleach spills.

 

 

 

 

 

Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than

 

 

recommended by manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when

 

 

loading and unloading washer.

 

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.

 

 

 

Odors

Monthly maintenance not done as

See “Cleaning Your Washer” in Washer Maintenance.

 

recommended.

 

 

Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using too much detergent.

Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer’s

 

 

directions.

 

 

See “Cleaning your Washer” section.

 

 

 

Lid locked light is

The lid is not closed.

Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.

flashing

 

 

A cycle was stopped or paused

The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the

 

 

using the Start/Pause button.

basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if

 

 

washing large loads or heavy fabrics.

 

 

 

Single-dose laundry

Adding laundry packet incorrectly.

Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before

packet not dissolving

 

adding clothes. Do not add packet to dispenser. Follow the

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

 

 

 

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Table of Contents Washer Safety Lid Lock WHAT’S NEW Under the LID?Sounds SensingControl Panel and Features Spin Cycle GuideDone LID LockedHelpful Tips Using Your WasherAdd liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser Load laundry into washerAdd fabric softener to dispenser on some models Select cycleSelect Load Size Select options Washer MaintenanceWater Inlet Hoses Washer Care Washer CareNON-USE and Vacation Care Winter Storage CareREINSTALLING/USING Washer Again TroubleshootingTo use washer again NoisesWasher not performing as expected If you experience Possible Causes SolutionWash temperatures Troubleshooting Items Excluded from Warranty Limited WarrantyThis limited warranty does not cover Disclaimer of Representations Outside of WarrantySécurité DE LA Laveuse Verrouillage du couvercle Quoi DE Neuf Sous LE COUVERCLE?Bruits DétectionFill Remplissage Tableau DE Commande ET CaractéristiquesWash Lavage Spin Essorage Rinse RinçageDone Terminé LID Lock Verrouillage DU CouvercleGuide DE Programmes Trier et préparer le linge Utilisation DE LA LaveuseAjouter du détergent ou un sachet de lessive à dose unique Fonction de la taille de la charge Ajouter l’agent de blanchiment liquide dans le distributeurSélectionner le programme Sélectionner le Volume DE LA ChargeSélectionner la température Sélectionner les optionsTuyaux D’ARRIVÉE D’EAU Entretien DE LA LaveuseEntretien DE LA Laveuse Entretien DE LA Laveuse suite RÉINSTALLATION/RÉUTILISATION DE LA LaveuseNON-UTILISATION ET Entretien EN Période DE Vacances Transport DE LA LaveuseVibrations ou déséquilibre DépannageBruits Fuites d’eauLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu Fuites d’eau suiteLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu suite Dépannage Remplir les distributeurs avant de démarrer un programme La charge utilisée Éléments Exclus DE LA Garantie Garantie LimitéeLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Exonération DE Responsabilité EN Dehors DE LA GarantieOur consultants provide assistance with If you need replacement parts or to order accessoriesNos consultants fournissent ’assistance pour Pour plus d’assistance
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