Whirlpool Top Loading Washer Use and Care Guide Troubleshooting, REINSTALLING/USING Washer Again

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REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving:

1.Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect washer.

2.Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure:

To use washer again:

1.Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3.Run washer through Casual Regular cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent for a medium-size load.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help -

In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

 

 

 

Vibration or Off-Balance

 

 

Check the following for proper installation or see “Using Your Washer” section.

Feet may not be in contact with the

Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with

floor, and

floor and locked.

washer must be level to operate properly.

 

 

 

 

Washer may not be level.

Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is

uneven, a 3/4"

 

(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.

 

See “Level the Washer” in Installation Instructions.

 

 

Load could be unbalanced.

Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.

 

Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket

 

could unbalance washer.

 

 

Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance.

 

 

 

 

Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single items.

 

 

 

Use Normal cycle and Ex Large or Large load size for oversized,

 

non-absorbent items such as comforters or poly-filled jackets.

 

See “Cycle Guide” and “Using Your Washer” in this Use and

 

Care Guide.

 

 

 

 

Noises

Clicking or metallic

Objects caught in washer drain

Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins

noises

system.

could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.

 

 

It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.

 

 

It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,

 

 

buckles, or zippers touch against the basket.

Gurgling or humming

Washer may be draining water.

It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming

 

 

sound with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of

 

 

water are removed during the Drain & Spin cycles.

Humming

Load sensing may be occurring.

You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have

 

 

started the washer. This is normal.

Water Leaks

 

 

Check the following for proper installation:

Washer not level.

Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. Check that

 

load is not unbalanced or tightly packed.

 

 

Fill hoses not attached tightly.

Tighten fill-hose connection.

 

 

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Contents Table of Contents Washer Safety Sounds WHAT’S NEW Under the LID?Lid Lock SensingWash Control Panel and FeaturesFill RinseDone Cycle GuideSpin LID LockedAdd laundry products Using Your WasherSort and prepare your laundry Helpful TipsAdd fabric softener to dispenser on some models Load laundry into washerAdd liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser Select cycleSelect Wash Temp Washer MaintenanceSelect Load Size Select options, if desiredNON-USE and Vacation Care Washer CareWasher Care Winter Storage CareTo use washer again TroubleshootingREINSTALLING/USING Washer Again NoisesIf you experience Possible Causes Solution Water Leaks Washer not performing as expectedWash temperatures Not cleaning or This limited warranty does not cover Limited WarrantyItems Excluded from Warranty Disclaimer of Representations Outside of WarrantySécurité DE LA Laveuse Détection Quoi DE Neuf Sous LE COUVERCLE?Verrouillage du couvercle BruitsTableau DE Commande ET Caractéristiques Fill remplissageSpin Essorage Wash LavageRinse Rinçage Done TerminéGuide DE Programmes La laveuseTrier et préparer le linge Utilisation DE LA LaveuseAjouter les produits de lessive Ajouter l’agent de blanchiment liquide dans le distributeur Sélectionner la Wash Temp température de lavage Sélectionner le Volume DE LA ChargeSélectionner le programme Sélectionner les options, si désiréTuyaux D’ARRIVÉE D’EAU Entretien DE LA LaveuseEntretien DE LA Laveuse NON-UTILISATION ET Entretien EN Période DE Vacances RÉINSTALLATION/RÉUTILISATION DE LA LaveuseEntretien DE LA Laveuse suite Transport DE LA LaveuseBruits DépannageVibrations ou déséquilibre Fuites d’eauFuites d’eau suite La laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévuLa laveuse ne se Des petits articles sont peut-être Remplir les distributeurs avant de démarrer un programme Le long de la paroi du panier. Charger la machine uniquement La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Garantie LimitéeÉléments Exclus DE LA Garantie Exonération DE Responsabilité EN Dehors DE LA GarantiePage Nos consultants fournissent ’assistance pour If you need replacement parts or to order accessoriesOur consultants provide assistance with Pour plus d’assistance

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