Whirlpool 6AWTW5550XW0 Parts Diagram
TOP-LOADING
HIGH EFFICIENCY
LOW-WATER WASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
Table of Contents
WASHER SAFETY ..................................................... 2
WASHER DISPOSAL................................................. 3
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? ............................. 4
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ........................ 5
CYCLE GUIDE ........................................................... 6
USING YOUR WASHER ............................................ 7
Using Laundry Product Dispensers ............................ 8
Starting Your Washer .................................................... 8
WASHER MAINTENANCE ........................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 12
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE......................................... 16
W10045637A
Designed to use only HE High Efciency
detergents.
MODEL 6AWTW5550XW
WASHER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
including the following:
Read all instructions before using the washer.
Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol,
dry-cleaning solvents, other ammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or
explode.
Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
ammable, or explosive substance to the wash water
These substances give off vapours that could ignite or
explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the washing
machine, turn on all hot water taps and let the water
ow from each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
ammable, do not smoke or use open ame during
this time.
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children.
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door or lid.
Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is
moving.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt
any servicing unless specicically recommended in this Use
and Care Guide/Installation Instruction.
See Installation Instructions for earthing requirements.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
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WASHER DISPOSAL
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style
washer
The most striking difference in your new washer is the
low-water washplate wash system. The washer automatically
adjusts the water level to the load size—no water level selector
is needed.
When loading the washer with dirty laundry, ll it evenly
around the basket wall.
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will
begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level
for the load. This may take several minutes. You will nd a
step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights” section.
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
clothes will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not
indicate that more clothes should be added.
IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water
as with your past agitator-style washer.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing creates
excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using
regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and
reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made
to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use.
Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.
Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils.
The washplate moves the load while water is added in small
amounts until the load is wet. This low-water wash method
uses less water and energy compared to a traditional
agitator-style washer.
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Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and
noises that are different from those of your previous washer.
For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning
of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There
will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the
washplate moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear
nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level
for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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WASH CYCLE KNOB
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Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
CYCLE OPTIONS
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When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
TEMP
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water
temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric
and soils being washed. For best results and following
the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash
water safe for your fabric.
• Warm and hot water may be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
• Even in a Cool water wash, some warm water may
be added to the washer to maintain a minimum
temperature.
SOIL LEVEL
Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle.
For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the
cycle you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy
fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time,
if needed. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press
Soil Level to select less wash time, if needed. Lighter
soil level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
SPIN SPEED
This washer automatically selects the spin speed
based on the cycle selected. The preset speeds can be
changed. Not all spin speeds are available with all cycles.
• Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may
increase wrinkling in your load.
• Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but will leave
your load more damp.
You may also add or remove options for each cycle. Not all
options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to
work with certain cycles.
EXTRA RINSE
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This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse
to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER
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This option must be selected if using fabric softener
during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added
at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
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The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.
At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or
pauses that are different from traditional washers.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer
NOTE: The sensing light may also come on during the
WASH
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the
SPIN
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
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SENSING
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed,
the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock
mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make a
slight turn, then lid will unlock briey before locking again.
will slowly spin the dry load to estimate the load size and
amount of water needed, and begin adding water. The
washer will then move the load briey, pause to allow
water to soak into the load, and resume adding water. This
process may repeat until the correct amount of water has
been added for the load. You may also hear water owing
through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
Wash portion of the cycle. This is normal.
You will hear the washplate moving the load. Unlike
traditional washers, the load is not covered with water.
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The
motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.
The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
RINSE
washer rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener will
be added if the Fabric Softener option was selected.
Some cycles use spray rinsing.
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper
water removal, based on selected cycle and spin speed.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
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LID LOCK
To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the
Lid Lock light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid
is locked and cannot be opened.
CYCLE GUIDE
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load
being washed.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Maximum Load: 8.0 kg
If you need to open the lid, press
START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock
once the washer movement has stopped.
This may take several minutes if the load
was spinning at high speed. Press
START/Pause/Unlock again to resume
the cycle.
Items to
wash:
Machine-wash
silks, handwash fabrics
Small loads,
cottons,
polyester,
perm press
Cottons, linens,
sheets, and
mixed garment
loads
Cottons, sheets,
and mixed
garment loads.
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm
press, linens,
synthetics
Large items
such as sleeping
bags, small
comforters,
jackets
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
Cycle:
Wash/Rinse
Temperature:
Delicate Hot/Cold
Quick
Wash
Normal*
Eco
Normal
Casual
Bulky
Items
Heavy
Duty
Rinse &
Spin
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Cold/Cold
Spin
Speed:
High
Low
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
High
No Spin
High
High
Low
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
High
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
Soil
Level:
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Available
Options:
Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse
Cycle Details:
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled
garments indicating “Machine Washable
Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label.
Place small items in mesh garment bags
before washing.
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly
soiled loads of 2–3 items that are needed
in a hurry. This cycle features a spray
rinse.
Use Hot or Warm wash temperature for
normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads. Cool and Cold wash settings allow
you to wash smaller, slightly soiled loads.
This cycle features a spray rinse.
Low-speed spin is not available.
The Eco Normal cycle allows you to
wash smaller loads (7.0 kg or smaller) to
increase energy savings compared to the
Normal cycle. When this cycle is used,
the wash cycle will use cooler wash water
temperatures than the Normal cycle.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron
fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses,
casual business clothes, permanent
press, and blends.
Use this cycle to wash large items such as
jackets and small comforters. The washer
will ll with enough water to wet down the
load before the wash portion of the cycle
begins. Do not overload basket.
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or
sturdy items. Water-level sensing process
may take longer for some items than for
others because they will absorb more
water than other fabric types.
Combines a rinse and spin for loads
requiring an additional rinse cycle or to
complete a load after power interruption.
Spin speed is selectable; default is high.
This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.
Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
Hand-washed
items or dripping
wet items
Heavily soiled
fabrics
No clothes
in washer
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Reference programme for Energy and Water Labeling, according to Australian Standards AS/NZS 2040.1 and AS/NZS 2040.2,
with the following options selected: Normal, Warm Temperature, Extra Heavy Soil Level, and High Spin Speed.
Drain &
Spin
Soak Select Soil Level to adjust soaking cycle
Clean
Washer
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold
High
Low
No Spin
No Spin
High
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying
times for heavy fabrics or special-care
items washed by hand. Use this cycle to
drain washer after cancelling a cycle or
completing a cycle after a power failure.
time. After time has expired, water will
drain but washer will not spin.
Use once a month to keep the inside
of the washer fresh and clean. Higher
water levels and bleach work together
to thoroughly clean the washer interior.
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