Troubleshooting - Whirlpool Cabrio WTW7800XL0 Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
mfyou experience
Vibration, rocking, or
"walking"
Vibration during spinning
or washer stopped with
all dial lights flashing
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
Washer may not be level.
Load could be unbalanced
or too large.
Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer
must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight
against the bottom of the cabinet.
Check floor for flexing or sagging. Hf f looring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See "Level the Washer" in Installation Instructions.
Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket
could unbalance washer.
Do not overload. Do not fill above the stainless steel portion
of basket. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item
such as a rug or jeans jacket with a few extra items. Bfthe dial is
flashing, redistribute the load, close the lid, and press START.
Use Bulky Htem cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items
such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Other items are
not appropriate for Bulky Btems cycle. See "Cycle Guide".
Htem or load not suitable for selected cycle. See "Cycle Guide"
and "Using Your Washer" in this Use and Care Guide.
Clicking or metallic
noises
Gurgling or humming
Objects caught in washer
drain system.
Washer may be
draining water.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.
Htmay be necessary to call for service to remove items.
Htis normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.
Htis normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound
with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are
removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Check the following for
proper installation:
Washer not level.
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Fill hose washers
-Drain hose connection
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Check that load is not unbalanced or overloaded.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Are all four fill hose flat washers properly seated?
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all
household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets.)
Overloading can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer"
for loading instructions.
Not enough water
in washer
Load not completely covered
in water.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will
not be completely undep._/ater.The washer senses load sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See "What's
New under the Lid."
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. The added water
lifts the load off the impeller, resulting in less cleaning, j
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