Whirlpool WTW9500EW Use & Care Manual page 17

Troubleshooting
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help -
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/
spinning, loads are
still wet (cont.)
Incorrect or wrong wash
or rinse temperatures
Load not rinsed
Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. on
load after washing
Load is tangling
Not cleaning or
removing stains
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Possible Causes
Washer may be tightly packed or
unbalanced.
Load off balanced.
Check plumbing for correct drain
hose installation. Drain hose extends
into standpipe farther than 4.5"
(114 mm).
Not using HE detergent, using
too much HE detergent, or using Load
& Go™ dispenser and single-dose
detergent dispenser at same time..
Check for proper water supply.
Energy-saving controlled wash
temperatures.
Check for proper water supply.
Not using HE detergent, using too
much HE detergent, or using Load
& Go™ dispenser and single-dose
detergent dispenser at same time.
Washer may be tightly packed.
Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and
detergent or bleach residues may
require additional rinsing.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Wash action and/or spin speed too fast
for load.
Wash load not completely
covered in water.
Added more water to washer.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Tightly packed loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly,
leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly arrange the wet load for
balanced spinning. Select RINSE & SPIN to remove excess water.
See "Using Your Washer" for loading recommendations.
See "Vibration or Off-Balance" in Troubleshooting section for more
information.
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
96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose.
Suds from regular or too much detergent can slow/stop draining
or spinning. Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow
directions for your load. To remove extra suds, Select RINSE & SPIN.
Never use Load & Go™ and single-dose detergent dispenser at the
same time.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and have
both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses.
qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water
ENERGY STAR ®
temperatures than traditional top-load washers. 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 faucets must be on.
Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
The suds from regular detergent can cause the washer to
operate incorrectly.
Use only HE detergent (liquid only in the Load & Go™ dispenser). Be
sure to measure correctly.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on
load size and soil level.
Never use Load & Go™ and single-dose detergent dispenser at the
same time.
The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load is tightly packed.
Load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional items after washer has started.
Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle.
Load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
recommended cycle for the type of items being washed.
Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower spin speed. Note
that items will be wetter than when using a higher speed spin.
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water. This is
normal and necessary for clothes to move.
Do not add more water to washer. Adding water lifts the items off the
washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.
Load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Add only 1 or 2 additional items after washer has started.
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