Whirlpool 6AWTW5550XW1 Use And Care Manual page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/
spinning, loads are
still wet
Dry spots on load
after cycle
Incorrect or wrong
wash or rinse
temperatures
Load not rinsed
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Possible causes
Empty pockets and use garment bags
for small items.
Using a cycle with a low spin speed.
Washer not loaded properly or load
could be unbalanced.
Check plumbing for correct drain
hose installation. Drain hose extends
into standpipe farther than 114 mm
(4.5").
Wrong or too much detergent
causing suds to slow or stop
draining and spinning.
High-speed spins extract more
moisture than traditional top-load
washers.
Check for proper water supply.
Energy-saving controlled
wash temperatures.
Check for proper water supply.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Washing on cold or tap cold
temperature without dissolving the
"HE" detergent in warm water.
Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket
and tub, which can slow draining.
Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles
with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin
for your garment. To remove extra water in the load, Select
DRAIN & SPIN. Load may need to be rearranged to allow even
distribution of the load in the basket.
Reduce load size to improve water removal. A tightly packed
load may not allow the washer from spinning correctly, leaving
the load wetter than normal.
Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form
and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain
opening.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 2.4 m (96") above the
floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose.
Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent
directions for your load. To remove extra suds, select RINSE &
SPIN. Do not add detergent.
The high spin speeds combined with air flow during the final
spin can cause items near the top of the load to develop dry
spots during the final spin. This is normal.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and tap, and have
both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses.
This washer uses cooler wash and rinse water temperatures
than your previous washer. This includes cooler hot and warm
washes.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the
inlet valve.
Both hot and cold water taps must be on.
Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from
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.
The washer is less efficient at rinsing when the load is
tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall,
without covering the washplate. Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Dissolving in warm water first before adding it to the dispenser
will improve wash performance.
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