Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DC User Manual

Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
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Direct Drive Washer
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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 WTW8500DC Specifications

General

Style	Top-Loading
Color	Chrome Shadow
Washer Capacity	5.3 cu ft
Dryer Capactity	-
Max Spin Speed	850 RPM
Spin Speeds	2
Spin Class	D
Number of Cycles	26
Cycle Selections	Drain & Spin
Wash	Towels
Options	Clean Water
No spin and No heat	Extra Rinse
Hours	Delay Wash
Noise level	-
Temperature Selections	-
Cold)	Eco Warm
Internal Heater	yes
Delay Start / End	yes
Cycle Signal	yes
Steam	yes
Dispenser	single load
Energy Class	-
Annual Energy Consumption	196 kWh
Annual Water Consumption	-
Water Consumption Per Cycle	-
Voltage	120 V
Frequency	-
Current	15 A
Temperature Settings	5
Soil Levels	light, medium, normal, heavy
Smart Home	no

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	27-7/8 in
Height	42-1/8 in
Width	27-5/8 in
Net Weight	160 lb