Whirlpool 4GWTW5500 Use And Care Manual page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Fabric damage
Odors
Lid Locked light
is flashing.
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Possible Causes
Clogged dispensers or laundry
products dispensing too soon.
Residual powder in dispenser.
Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Items may have been damaged before
washing.
Fabric damage can occur if washer
is tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly.
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using wrong or too much detergent.
The lid is not closed.
A cycle was stopped or paused using
the START/Pause/Unlock button.
Do not overfill dispenser, which causes immediate dispensing.
Always select Fabric Softener option to assure proper
dispensing.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder
in the dispenser. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if
possible, depending on your load, or use liquid HE detergent.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.
In wash water temperatures colder than 15.6° C (60° F), some
detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove.
To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible,
depending on your load, or use liquid HE detergent.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up
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.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label
instructions. See "Cycle Guide" to match your load with
the best cycle.
Run the Clean Washer cycle after every 30 washes. See
"Washer Care" in Washer Maintenance.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
Always follow the manufacturer's directions.
See "Washer Care" section.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the
basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if
washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Solution