Whirlpool For use only with front load washer and dryers Specifications

CONSUMER CARE TECHNICALEDUCATION GROUP PRESENTSJOB AIDPart No. 8178738L-83Model WFC7500VW02008 24” FRONT-LOADINGAUTOMATIC WASHER

2-2Installation ClearancesThe location must be large enough to allow •the washer door to be fully opened.Additional spacing should be considered

2-3Recommended installation spacing for re-cessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryerThe dimensions shown, at the top of the right c

2-4DRAIN SYSTEMThe washer can be installed using the stand-pipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system or the floor drain s

2-5WARNINGELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSElectrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not us

2-6INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSREMOVE TRANSPORT SYSTEMWARNINGExcessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move and install washer.Failure to do so

2-7Clear the water lines1. Run water through both faucets and in-let hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to get rid of particles in

2-84. If the washer faucets and the drain stand-pipe are recessed, put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. See il-lustration C

2-9COMPLETE INSTALLATION1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding

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3-1FEATURES AND BENEFITSPRODUCT OPERATIONThe front-loading high efciency washer was designed to conserve resources and lower your water and energy bi

- ii -WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on our products by anyone other than In-Home Service Professionals.F

3-2WARNINGFire HazardNever place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other ammable uids.No washer can completely remove oil.Do no

3-3For All Wash Cycles1. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a

3-4USING THE DISPENSERThe washer has a dispenser drawer with three separate compartments for your laundry additives—one is for detergent, one is

3-5CHANGING CYCLES AND OPTIONSNot all Options are available with all Cycles.Cycles and Options can be changed anytime before START is selected.To stop

3-6SensingThe washer automatically weighs items then adjusts the Estimated Time Remaining, based on the cycle selected.Cycle CompleteThe Cycle Complet

3-7Preset Cycle SettingsEach cycle has a preset Cycle Time and WASH/RINSE TEMP. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the s

3-8Heavy DutyUse this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and Heavy soiled garments. This cycle combines a longer wash time and high-spee

3-9PrewashPrewash is an 18-minute soak phase that is added before the main wash. During prewash, there is only a small amount of tumbling.Extra RinseA

3-10LAUNDRY GUIDERefer to the chart below for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to ea

3-11WASHER CARECLEANING THE WASHERCleaning the Door Seal/Bellow1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.2. Inspect

- iii -TABLE OF CONTENTSPageGENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-127. Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete.8. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open, slightly, to allow for better ve

3-13Electrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure t

3-14TROUBLESHOOTINGWASHER & COMPONENTSERROR CODESAn error code may be shown in the Estimated Remaining display. Check the list below for pot

3-15LEAKINGWas the door opened during “Add a gar-• ment”? Water can drip off the inside of the door, when the door is opened after the start

3-16Electrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure t

3-17WASH / RINSE TEMPERATUREAre the hot and cold water inlet hoses • reversed? See “Connect the Inlet Hoses.”Are you washing many loads?• As

3-18Do you have hard water?• Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water.Is the water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)?• Wash water

4-1COMPONENT ACCESSCOMPONENT LOCATIONSThis section instructs you on how to service each component inside the 2008 24" Front-Loading Automatic Was

4-2Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or e

4-36. To remove the touchpad/LED assem-bly:a) Press the two console locking tabs, and unsnap the touchpad/LED as-sembly, then lift the asse

- iv -PageDIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING ... 6-1 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-4Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or e

4-5Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or e

4-6Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or e

4-7c) Pull the washer away from the wall far enough to access the power supply cord on the rear panel.d) Remove hex head screw to release p

4-8Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or e

4-93. Pry with a coin the lower front access panel, then lower the panel, and remove it.Lower Front Access Panel5. Using a small screwdriv

4-106. Close the washer door.7. Remove the three hex-head screws from the bottom of the front panel and remove the panel from the unit. Front Panel

4-117. To remove the door switch assembly:a) Pull the bellows off the lip of the front panel beside the door switch assem-bly just enough to acc

4-12 Bellows Retaining Clamp Screw8. To remove the bellows:a) Remove the two screws from the door switch assembly and door lock assem-bly (

4-13 Remove Bellows Retaining Clampd) Remove the bellows retaining clamp from around the bellows.e) Pull the bellows off the front of th

1-1GENERALWASHER SAFETYYour safety and the safety of others are very important.We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on y

4-14Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or

4-158. Depress the tab on the wire connector and disconnect the wire connector from the terminals.9. Remove the wires from the clip, and re-mo

4-16REMOVING THE ECO VALVE5. Pull the pressure hose off the air trap that is connected to the pump-to-tub/ECO valve hose.6. Loosen the clamps

4-17Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or

4-187. Slide the motor controller back and out the front.8. Pry with screwdriver the wire cover to ex-pose wire connectors.Motor Control Unit

4-19Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or

4-20Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or

4-217. To remove the drive belt, pull out on the belt, and turn the basket drive pulley until the belt slides off (see the top right photo).

4-22Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or

4-23Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or

1-2MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONSSERIAL NUMBER CK T 41 01002DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY C = CLYDE, OH K = SH

4-2411. Remove the bellows from the tub (see pages 4-12 through 4-13 for the proce-dure).12. Using a shallow pan to catch the water,

4-2518. Remove the drive motor from the tub (see page 4-20 for the procedure).19. Remove the temperature sensor and heater from the tub (see

4-26c) Mark the edges of the tub clamps with a pencil to make it easier to reinstall later.d) Use a large flat-blade screwdriver and pry off the

4-27Tub GasketRear Of Tub Basket Hub24. To replace the tub gasket, pry the gas-ket out of the slot, and remove it. NOTE: The basket hub is molded

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5-1COMPONENT TESTINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result

5-2Refer to page 4-6 for the procedure for ac-cessing the inlet hot water valve.To check the inlet hot water valve solenoids at the com

5-3 9 10 1181 2 3 1 21 2218. MS2 Motor Supply 10. IF2 RFI filterDoor Switch9. DLS3 Door Lock 11. PRS2 Safety

5-4Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or elec

5-5Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or elec

1-3MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABELAND TECH SHEET LOCATIONSThe Model & Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.Tech Sheet (Beh

5-6Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or elec

5-7Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or elec

5-8Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or elec

6-1DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTINGDIAGNOSTICSDIAGNOSTIC GUIDEBefore servicing, check the following:Make sure there is power at the wall •out

6-2FAILURE CODESElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in

6-3NO WATER DETECTED ENTERING MACHINE OR PRESSURE SWITCH TRIP NOT DETECTEDWater level is not reached within a variable time (EEPROM parameter) in whir

6-4WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR ERRORIf the water temperature sensor (NTC) value is out of range(Below 23 degrees F. or above 217 degrees) during wash cyc

6-5SERIAL COMMUNICATION ERRORThe communication between the Central Co ntrol Unit (CCU) andthe user interface board (UI) cannot be sent correctly.F21Po

6-6PUMP DRIVE SYSTEM ERRORWhen the connection between pump and the Central ControlUnit (CCU) is lost during cycle drainF26Possible Causes/Procedure1.

6-7SUDS LOCK (OVERDOSE OF DETERGENTDETECTED DURING THE WASH CYCLE)If suds are detected continuously by the pressure switch during drain or spin, washe

1-4SPECIFICATIONSModel Number WFC7500VW0Model Description Front Load WasherColor WhiteCapacity (IEC Equivalent) 2.3Temperature Control ThermistHeater

6-8DIAGNOSTIC TESTThe two test modes contain three modes of operation.Test modes:Universal test mode, with additional user •interface test

6-9UNIVERSAL DIAGNOSTICS TESTElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so c

6-10Starting Quick Test ModeAll of the steps below must be done in sequence in order to reach the Diagnostic Test. This executes the automatic

6-11QUICK DIAGNOSTICS TESTElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can

6-12IMPORTANT: Electrostatic (static electricity) discharge may cause damage to electronic control assemblies.NOTE: Be sure to perform th

6-13TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can r

6-14MOTOR OVERHEATS1. Check drive motor.2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.3. Check wire harness connections.4. Check drive belt.5. Plug in washer o

7-1WIRING DIAGRAMSWASHERDoubleValve

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2-1INSTALLATION INFORMATIONINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSTOOLS AND PARTSGather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts s

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