Whirlpool Washer W10240442A Manuel D’Utilisation

8. Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials in 

the top of washer. If you do not have the original foam packing 
ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket opening. 
Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and down to 
the front of the washer. Keep lid taped until the washer is 
placed into the new location.

1. Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and 

connect the washer.

2. Run the washer using any cycle and a Super Load Size water 

level to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. 
Use ½ the manufacturer's recommended amount for a 
medium-size load.

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Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged?

 

Are the water inlet valve screens clear?

 

Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display.

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Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?

 

Is the drain hose installed properly? See “Connect the Drain 
Hose” in the Installation Instructions. Press PAUSE/CANCEL 
to clear display.

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If the load is unbalanced, the washer will display this code 
while running an imbalanced load correction routine at the end 
of the wash cycle and before the final spin. If the code remains 
and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the recovery routine 
has stopped, open lid and redistribute the load. Close lid and 
press START.

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Is the washer overloaded? The washer has attempted to fill 
and begin the wash cycle. If the washer is overloaded, it will 
drain any water and detergent that was added during the fill. 
To correct the overload, remove several items and add 
detergent. Close lid and press START.

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Always measure detergent. Follow detergent manufacturer’s 
directions.

If excessive suds are detected, the washer will display this 
code while running a suds reduction correction routine at the 
end of the wash cycle. The suds reduction routine removes 
extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. If the 
code remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the 
recovery routine has stopped, re-select your desired cycle 
using cold water. Press START. Do not add detergent.

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Is the lid open? Close the lid to clear the display. 

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This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate 
that the cold and hot water inlet hoses are switched. If an error 
code does not appear but you are experiencing poor washing 
performance, check to see whether the inlet hoses are 
reversed. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses” in the Installation 
Instructions.

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Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid 
keeping it from closing. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear 
the code.

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Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of 
laundry? Excessive weight will keep the lid from unlocking. 
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear the code.

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Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear code. Press START. If 
code appears again, call for service. 

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The washer must be level. The front and rear feet must be in 
firm contact with the floor. Check that the locknuts are 
tightened. See “Level the Washer” in the Installation 
Instructions.

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Flooring that flexes or is uneven can contribute to noise and 
vibration of the washer. A ¾" (19 mm) piece of plywood under 
the washer will reduce the sounds. See “Location 
Requirements” in the Installation Instructions.

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Evenly distribute the load in the washer basket and make sure 
the height of the load does not exceed the top row of basket 
holes. See “Starting Your Washer.”

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When the drive system shifts or the washer basket settles 
between cycles you may hear noises that are different from 
your previous washer. These are normal washer noises.

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When the washer drains, the pump will make a continuous 
humming with periodic gurgling or surging sounds as the final 
amounts of water are removed. This is normal.

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You will hear more splashing sounds when washing small 
loads. This is normal.

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This is normal.

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Check both ends of each hose. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses” 
in the Installation Instructions.

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The drain hose should be pulled from the washer cabinet and 
secured to the drainpipe or laundry tub. See “Connect Drain 
Hose” and “Secure the Drain Hose” in the Installation 
Instructions.