Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Whirlpool 2014 Top Load Direct Drive Washer
SECTION 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION
WASHER SAFETY .................................................................................................................................1-2
GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION .....................................................................................................1-3
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION....................................................................................1-4
TECH SHEET LOCATION .......................................................................................................................1-4
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER NOMENCLATURE ..............................................................................1-5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................1-6
SECTION 2 — OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES .......................................................................................................2-2
DISPENSERS ........................................................................................................................................2-3
CYCLE GUIDE .......................................................................................................................................2-4
USING THE WASHER ...........................................................................................................................2-5
WASHER MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................2-9
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................................2-11
NOTES ...............................................................................................................................................2-16
SECTION 3 — INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................3-2
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................3-2
DRAIN SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................3-3
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................3-4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................3-4
CONNECT DRAIN HOSE .......................................................................................................................3-5
CONNECT INLET HOSES ......................................................................................................................3-6
LEVEL WASHER ...................................................................................................................................3-7
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ...............................................................................................3-8
NOTES .................................................................................................................................................3-8
SECTION 4 — COMPONENT ACCESS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS ..................................................................................................................4-2
REMOVING THE CONSOLE—METHOD A* ..........................................................................................4-3
REMOVING THE CONSOLE—METHOD B* ..........................................................................................4.4
REMOVING THE USER INTERFACE (UI)* .............................................................................................4-5
REMOVING THE WATER INLET VALVES* ............................................................................................4-6
REMOVING THE MAIN CONTROL* .....................................................................................................4-7
REMOVING THE TUB RING, IMPELLER, AND BASKET* ......................................................................4-8
REMOVING THE MOTOR AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY* ...........................................................................4-11
REMOVING THE PUMPS* .................................................................................................................4-13
REMOVING THE HEATER* .................................................................................................................4-14
REMOVING THE LID LOCK* ..............................................................................................................4-15
REMOVING THE LID AND A HINGE* .................................................................................................4-16
* Video Available Look for this ICON throughout Secon 4

Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WTW8500DW
Type	Top Load Washer
Color	White
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Control Type	Electronic
Steam Function	Yes
Water Level Options	Automatic
Wash Cycles	12