User manual WHIRLPOOL 8578179

[. . . ] ® WASHER/DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WASHER/DRYER SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WASHER USE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DRYER USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the basket. Use masking tape to secure the washer lid and dryer door. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect the washer/dryer. Run the washer through the Normal cycle with 1 scoop or cap full of detergent to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. 7 WASHER TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call. . . Washer and Components Noisy s Washer Operation Washer stops, won't fill, rinse or agitate s Is the load balanced and the washer/dryer level?The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with cotter pins?Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash?These are normal washer noises. Check the following: Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle?Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start. Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?Is the water inlet hose kinked? s s s Leaking s Check the following: Are the fill hoses tight?Are the fill hose washers properly seated?Is the drain hose clamp properly installed?See the Installation Instructions. s s s s Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely?The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water level. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move freely. Check your electrical source or call an electrician. Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open? [. . . ] Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. [. . . ]