How to use Whirlpool Washer WTW4816FW3 / First wash using Whirlpool WTW4816FW Washer
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- hey ya'll! I just purchased a Whirlpool Washer and Dryer for the first time in 13 years. I am very excited to show you my Whirlpool Washer. This is the first time I've washed in my Whirlpool washer and I take you through how to use it, the first settings I chose and how it washed. The model number for my Whirlpool washer is : WTW4816FW3
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Ooo, the new washing machine looks so nice!! 😍🙌🏻 I actually love doing laundry, so that’s so exciting 🫢 I hate when laundry turns out all crunchy, so I would’ve re-washed all that too🤣 The 30-minute quick wash looked great 😍🙌🏻 So nice that not too much water was still in there at the end 😄 Can’t wait to see the dryer! 🫢
We couldn't stand the crunchy towels! I am loving the new washer.
I can't believe I had to go to RUclips to learn how to use my new washer. Thanks Kathy.
You are welcome!
I just got this, and had the same problem of it not starting the fill cycle. Turns out you have to always rotate the knob to select your wash type, even if its already on the correct load. THEN after you do that, you have to HOLD the start button until the lights go out except for the fill sensing light. Wait 3 seconds, and it will start to fill. It is the most unfriendly method I have seen on any appliance, but it works fine once you know the process. I waited on hold for an hour with Whirlpool support and was told after an hour they closed and to call back tomorrow of schedule a callback. When I tried, it said all call back slots were full, try again. I gave up and called a local repair shop where I got the actual instructions. Whirlpool never bothered to even include instructions on how to operate the machine. Amazing.
Thanks for the video and all the comments. Was so excited when my husband set it up and quickly realized i love my old girl 100 percent more.
I purchased this washer 3 years ago and had it serviced three times in one month. I've had nothing but trouble trying to use it. I have the home heating protection plan and they're working with me as mush as they can. From some of the comments about this washer , it's clear, it's a factory defect and Lowe's should stop selling them. No one should have to consider replacing a washer that was purchase new three years ago(.2021).
We just bought our. Would you please let me know what happen? Thank you.
Well, I just retuned a Samsung washer/dryer and bought one bc I had the other 2 months and broke. It didn’t spin out the towel plus many other terrible features. Now you tell me this is garbage as well. I miss Kenmore.
Going thru the same thing
this video was literally 10x more helpful than the Official whirlpool channels video, thanks for the vid!
Their manuals also s$*&s.
Thank u I have been sitting in my wash room trying to figure it out I bought mine used so no book so THANK U FOR THIS VIDEO I have like two trahbags full of clothes didn't want to spend 20 at the laundry matt
I totally agree!!!!
I got mine and I got hooked up around 7:00 last night my son did it for me it's phenomenal I love it
I am so glad its working out great!
Give it time ..the hub strips the suspension rods go bad
How much did your water bill increase? Just got this washer and hate it 😭 Miss my old one.
Thank you for the video. This helped me very much. Had about 40 minutes trying to
Make this work.
You are welcome!
@@KathyMLifestyle thanks for your videos. Please don’t use fabric softener. The repairmen say it gums up the washer and makes it not work. The chemicals in it are not good for your skin either.
I’m so grateful for your video, better than the company ones! After reading through the comments, it seems like we have to push start twice? Is this a defect? The instruction manual says to press start once, doesn’t mention twice. 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you so much for the tutorial. My instructions were left out of the box. FIGURES. Finally got it to start. Thanks again 👍🏼
Glad I could help!
Mine too, got installation guide but no user guide
Thank you for posting this video! It’s not clear from the instructions that you have to press the start button a second time.
I found that so weird!
I just got mine today and went back to my local Lowe's to complain and got a personal house call from one of the salesmen. He figured it out. To me - the start button should only need to be preseed once. LOL. Thank you for this video 🙂
You press the start button after you have put the detergent and clothes in and have closed the lid not prior. Thus you only need to press it once.
I bought both these last week and had questions, I hope Whirlpool is paying you. Great job!
I wish!
Actually I got the one with the detachable agitator and it is phenomenal
Just got mine today....I prefer my 17 year old washer, but it wasn't spinning correctly. Thank you for the video!
You're welcome!!
Had mine less than a year. Have to recalibrate it often just to get a complete cycle. I used to work for Sears as an appliance repairman. Then, whirlpool was the best bang for your buck. Now… what a peice o’ junk! Buy ANYTHING BUT any whirlpool product.
How do you recalibrate
Is the lid locked during the whole wash cycle? I like to be able to open the lid to add items and check water level. Thanks 😊
Not the whole cycle but most of it it’s locked 😔
On the similar model without the agitator in the middle you can open the lid during the wash cycle. At all times you get no more than 2 inches of water. I called Whirlpool and they said to use the Deep Water Clean cycle and the water might be deeper. The water is still only 2inches deep. When 2nd rinse is used it takes an hour and a half to complete a load of laundry using very little water,but runs forever using lots of electricity.
Looks good Kathy m hope you enjoy it 🎉you're amazing Kathy
Thanks so much !
Thanks for the video. I got the identical washer about 10 days ago. When washing towels or sheets, the tub vibrates like crazy. It replaces a washer I had for 16 years, but I doubt this one will last through the warranty. You mentioned a hassle with Lowes. I'll spare you the details of what I went through with them due to their using 3rd party delivers.
This one replaced my 13 year old washer, I hope it lasts!
I agree with you! This is replacing my 17 year old washer. I don't feel like it will last very long, but I am praying. Who wants to keep replacing a washing machine.
@@ecleticmamaHi, my daughter has this machine and the salesman at Lowe's said that today's appliances only last somewhere between 5 and 12 years! I totally believe that because they don't make anything the way they used to!
I find that the water level ia very low and doesnot fill to cover all the closthes anyone know how i can fix that?
Does the wash cycle sound like its washing the cloths slow not like other washers that wash fast
My washer is exactly five days old and the sensor is messed up. Have to wait a week for the repairman.
I like putting my liquid tide detergent while the water is filling then add clothes. So this was helpful since you're using pods
The water won't run w/ the lid open .
@@tedcorey3054True, so I open and close the lid a few times and make sure there's some water b4 adding the close. I also use baking soda, vinegar and borax to get extra soft fresh laundry.
I just got this machine. The water level is do low. Why!
Just got mine it's stuck in sensing mode is it a bad washer and needs replaced
Well you most certainly are getting a thumbs up because, you’re video actually started the machine even if it doesn’t complete the cycle 🔃 so far it has washed and now rinsed I will save this video hopefully it does this every time we wash kudos to you from the 3rd 👁️ technician ‼️❗️💯💯💯🌞Ra
Start is pressed twice??
Thank you Queen, the guys that delivered mine on Saturday didn't bring the Manual!! 👍
Just got one today...read on the instructions to just drop clothes in and not Layer them (been layering for years)...
I bought this MODEL today. I sure hope you can use powdered detergent ! And not just the detergent pods! On my old whirlpool I waited until the tub was full of water 💧 before adding the powdered detergent! I hope this model you can do the same!
You just add powder at the bottom, then add your clothes and start it
powder sucks and it will damage the machine
Mine does not blink and it sticks on wash. Ive had a hard time with the washer. good luck
The blinking is due to the camera but mine was getting stuck on spin and I had to call the warranty department and they fixed it.
Why doesn't mine fill up with more water is that normal
It is supposed to use less water based on the load.
I have to wash on bulky cycle to get enough water
Kathy would you put towels on Bulky Items as well as sheets?
I put everything in quick wash
The washer is not filling up with the deep wash nor the auto sensing. Based on the comments, I too feel like this was the worst appliance purchased ever.
I second that! My grandson recently purchased this model, not happy with it. Horrible!
Press the FAUCET button for more water. You have to be able to catch it while it's filling up to add the extra water on the faucet feature. It's a royal pain in the butt but at least I do have the option of adding water, whereas the old one that I had did not have that option. I hate energy star washers!!!
@@ma-dg3gh I don't see a faucet button.
Take a jug and add water to the tub on the clothes before starting...😊😊😊
@@ma-dg3gh the faucet button? Lol!
I have this machine and don’t know how works , get filled to the top with water even is not full of clothes, any idea how works ?
You're lucky..
I can't get enough water in my machine to cover the clothes.
No matter how few clothes I put in it..
How do we raise the water level,? @skibootdier9488
We just got this set today and it took 2 hours to dry a small load of clothes?? Did yours take that long???
My washer stays on the wash cycle even after its supposively done. I've onlt seen it flash from cycle to cycle twice. I don’t like it and pkan to return it. My wash cycle is taking over an hour. How can that be energy efficient?
I have no idea. My water bill has also gone up.
how did you get Lowes to replace the damaged one. I am dealing with that and all they say is call Whirlpool.
I refused delivery! They also game me 100 off.
I have same, it doesn't spin to drain unless i change the cycle knob and press start again. I also don't like that when i use liquid detergent (the pods kept getting stuck to clothes and basically melting on to them), you can't rinse the cup out because the water won't run while the lid is open. Anyone else using liquid detergent have same problem?
What items do you wash when? Using the heavy soil selection?
I washed in heavy soil after running the tough mudder and my clothes were covered in mud
Just got mine.....filled up......won't agitate
Just posted the new video showing what it should look like
My washer doesn't have the agitator. I hate it because my whit clothes are not coming out clean
What islands can you wash using the heavy soil selection?
I washed my muddy clothes from a tough mudder on heavy
I had a Whirlpool for over 30 years and no repairs! Until the last year. But she is an old gal and needed replaced. So I just purchased a new Whirlpool. I want to send it back! It does not fill up. I am vexed. Why? Still looking for answers. Not very happy.
same here. the old whirpool lasted over 20 years and now this new model cant clean clothes at all like the old one. very dissapointed
I do miss my old washer! Feel like this one uses a ton of water and takes a long time .
How did you get that paper that tells you what each setting does ? Call the whirlpool people the emailed me how to install the thing da!!! but none of this came with the washer!????
Facing the front of washer on front left you can pull tub away from cabinet ..there should be a service manual on the cabinet in a plastic bag
Have you you had any issues with the set? I rented a set very similar to yours if not the same set and had some minor issues enough that I decided not to get another whirlpool set. I now have a set made by element which does a better job at everything.
Ok so im not crazy . I got this back in November and used to love washing clothes till I got this brand new set. I hate washing now. Water doesn't cover the clothes even on a deep water setting an takes two hours to wash a load. My husband just don't understand. He thinks I'm doing something wrong
I hate this washer. I have it in my apartment and the water level is so low and agitator barely moves. It doesn’t mix the soap around. No dispenser. It frustrates me.
I agree! This is the WORST washer ever! Do not buy it!!! I’ve had nothing but problems with it, and it’s only 3 years old. Buyer beware!
I am frustrated like you. I bought mine online and didn't know was buying a digital washer machine. The technic from the store came.home and gave me instructions only select quick wash. How is this possible, what to do with the other feature. The spin is not working
@momikarn yes I'm sad..my money wasted. I went to wash to a laundromat and my washwr machine only have a week in my house. 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Dude I have a similar version of this washing machine I f*^ng hate it !!! 🥹 I hope you see this whirl pool. You fkn SUCK
Y'all are truly negative to this machine JUST USE IT CORECTLY AND YOU WONT HAVE PROBLEMS
I never received a manual, looked online and it looks nothing like what you have. Think I bought a lemon.
Just got this machine and there is no buzzerd when clothes are done lol 😢
It's your decision Kathy m
Video was helpful
Question water level? I like a lot of water and I can't get this washer to put much water in???
Also the clothes don't spin dry as well as my old washer. Can't figure that out either
Have you tried the deep wash setting?
Wish me luck with my new washer. Thanks for the video....
You can do it!
Hi good video. Did you have to change settings at all like put to rinse and dry?
I usually just leave it on one rinse. Once it is on and running the cycle I don't mess with it.
How long does it take for the sensing fill to start..this is ridiculous. This is my 1st time using it..getting on my nerves.
Yep me too they delivered it yesterday and the auto sensor is making me crazy
@tammykosmala6113 I wish I had purchased a regular old fashioned washer/dryer. Turn it on and off!
i have one its alright
How do I cancel a cycle it’s on disk binder unplugged trying to get out of cancel
I’ve had mine for eight years and it decided not to wash when it all those sinks and it goes to the wash mode. The water runs out and anyone have any idea what’s going on?
Where do you put the #
Power detergent
You put it on the bottom just like a pod.
I have one it lasted only a year
Have you tried soak cycle? Does it soak and then automatically wash or what?
Just looked and don’t seem to have a soak cycle on mine
@@KathyMLifestyle You have it.
@@kumasandekaizo2530 I must have overlooked it haha
I found what to use soak for! It is for heavily soiled fabrics, there is no spin to it, when it is done the washer drains and is done. If you want to spin it, you need to follow it up with a drain and spin cycle.
I bought This Machine On Friday,Saturday i struggled to Wash wholeday and I wonder today its Sunday how Am i going to do it
I just got this washer a few days ago. Are you still liking yours? What settings do you typically use for a full load? Do you use deep wash or leave it on auto-sensing?
I use auto sent for everything and I run everything on quick wash because the other washes take forever and I feel like it’s wasting a ton of water
How do we turn this machine off?
Do you mean mid cycle?
Does this washer cycle through wash, rinse, and spin dry automatically? The one i purchased stops and I have to move the dial and push start on each cycle.
Great question! The place I just bought has these and I’m finding I have to do the same thing! Not sure if it’s broke or not
@budliteRedneck I've been trying to figure this machine out. Once it gets to wash it just stops. I have to switch it to rinse and spin. I'm so confused
@@lorazimmerly447 I have someone coming tomorrow to look at it. I don’t think it’s normal. I can only use the quick wash cycle and it sucks. I’ll throw the dang thing out soon lol get a decent used one
Mine isnt working someone help.its stuck on sensing with the light blinking but no noise nothing this isn't even my house omg someone help
Press the start button a second time to start the fill.
Hey! I'm curious if your new washer has spots on the bottom of the drum that looks like the porcelain has been chipped off in a couple spots? I bought 2 of these same washers and both of them had a couple small chips in it. Basically in the same spot!
Same as me. I bought 1 a week and a half ago a little bit of a different model but I got the 5 year protection plan and unfortunately it's going to have to go back to Home Depot because it's having problems and won't fill fully no matter what I tried and it is junk junk junk. I put it on the bulky/sheets and I select deep water wash and it won't even cover a small load of clothes. I literally got it a week ago Monday and it's nothing but problems. I don't like to complain about things because I'm a Christian but I don't know how this can cost more than the 1 I had before it and it's literally nothing but problems and issues and it's absolutely terrible and horrible and people need to know the truth about it.
Que capacidad es la lavadora en kg? Alguien puede decirme por favor, capacidad de carga !!!
Nadie contesta …😢 yo too necesito saber algo !!!
@@Sofia6705115kg
Thanks for the video. I was watching to listen to the agitation sound to compare what i was hearing but you skipped that part.
I can record it next time I wash :)
How does it sound during the sensor part?
Tyvm 👍
You’re welcome !
This is my second washer in less than a year. I bought it from lowes it was a maytag and it was useless.
Hoping someone starts a Class action suit to lowes for selling this pieces of washing machine junk.
I have this set too
I just got this machine, it stays on wash and doesn’t move to another setting! Have no idea what’s wrong!!
Reading through the comments, I realize that
1. I'm having the same issues as most of the people who have this washing-machine..
2. I bought a pieces of 💩
HATE IT WATER BILL IS HIGHER. I'LL TAKE A MAYTAG
Augustus Shoal
I do not have a pre-soak or a soak button on my whirlpool.
The max time that I can soak very soiled clothes is 60 min. What crap is this?
Nooooo, your demonstration with the instructions does not work for my machine. What do you recommend?
My old GE lasted 35 years. I got my whirlpool a few days ago and it was not fulling because my water pressure was to low so i had to install a pump to get it to full and work. I dont like this machine.
You press start when the lid is closed. It won’t work, otherwise!!!!
The reason lights are blinking in your video but not in reality: LED lights are actually blinking all the time, but the human eye can't detect that. If the cycling of the LEDs is not quite the same as your camera, the blinking will be visible
Worst machine ever! My mother always had a Whirlpool top loader and they lasted forever! My Whirlpool top loader is about 14 months old and is broken down already! I will never buy a Whirlpool again! Problem is I don’t know what to buy next 😢! They don’t make machines like they used to. 😢
Worst machine ever water doesn’t drain out completely leaving stagnant water somewhere in machine smell is overwhelming and I’ve only had it for two months , now agitator, quit rotating and child lock broke wow what a sham I mean scam I mean shame ugh
I subscribed, your fine
This washer SUCKS, whirlpool, needs to recall these. I had to return the first one because it wouldn't go past the wash cycle. Then had to manually drain it and rinse it. Such a waste of water. It's like the machine is possessed. The second one is just as bad as the first. Lowes needs to get it together instead of charging people 75 bucks to come look at a defected washing machine that THEY sell. I used to love Lowes, but now due to this. Not so much
Call the warranty for Whirlpool! They fixed it for free for me in the first year.
This machine is terrible. The grease stains stil remain even with heavy soil which takes out the clothes color instead of grease or oil stains
It’s an absolutely awful machine! Worst washer in existence.
Horrible washer, does not fill water tub, the clothes on top does not get cleaned at all.
Worst machine ever. Omg
Can't get grease stains out
nooooo i just bought one
I hate I can't get the tub to fill with water.
@@eugeneclay1863
same
I agree! Mine is 1 month old & making wierd noises! Sound like it’s vibrating really loud & squealing
Cut to the chase!!!
I did thanks :) but feel free to fast forward to the part you need.
Worst machine ever… you should have really checked reviews on this set…. 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
This machine is a POS
Too much unnecessary talking , get to the point,
I’d recommend finding another video that suits your needs if you don’t like my style
I liked you're style. You were very helpful.
shes a woman thats the issue
That button is a liability, is bound to break
it gets worse from hear,,,these washers need exorcism
u just bought junk, sorry