Whirlpool WTW4880AW Use & Care Guide - Page 15
See Cleaning Your Washer in Washer Maintenance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or Not using HE detergent or using too removing stains (cont.) much HE detergent. 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. Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. If using a Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Super Wash and Normal Heavy cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Not using dispensers. Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Select Fabric Softener Added-Yes when using fabric softener. Do not add products directly onto load. Not washing like colors together. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes Always select "Yes" when adding fabric softener. Cycles that use spray rinse will add more water for proper fabric softener distribution at the correct time. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. Fabric damage Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snags and tears. Strings and straps could have tangled. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Items may have been damaged before Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. washing. Fabric damage can occur if load is tightly packed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with dry items only. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started. Odors Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. Garment care instructions may not have been followed. Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. Using too much detergent. 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 the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in Washer Maintenance. Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Cleaning your Washer" section. Lid locked light is flashing Using single-dose laundry packet The lid is not closed. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Packet not dissolving. 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. Make sure single-dose laundry packet is added to washer basket before adding clothes. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations. 15