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I have a whirlpool top load washer model #WTW5860SW0 which I purchased in Sept 2006. My water load level knob is not working properly. I can only get an xs water load on any level I move the knob to. Also, the knob can turn completely around....I don't hear the "clicking" noise as I did when I moved it to each separate water levels.
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For the Whirlpool WFW96HEAC front-load washer, the water level adjustment is made by the washer based on the size of the load. If only 3-4 items are in the tub, it will do a small load. If you fill the tub completely, it will do a large load. (Note: if the clothes are packed into the tub, they can't tumble and won't get cleaned.) Loading the tub with clothes until it is 1/2 or 3/4 full are the other load sizes.
Please add a comment with the model of your washer, I'll be glad to give additional help. I hope this helps.
SInce the washer works ok on the small load size yet overflows on all others the problem is going to be with the water level switch and it should be replaced to remedy that problem.
The part number for that water level switch is W10339229 it could be purchased at your local appliance parts store or online at searspartsdirect.com apdepot.com partselect.com apwagner.com repairclinic.com
sounds like your water level switch is bad OR the small hose that goes from the waterlevel switch to the bottom of the tank has a hole in it.Try replacing this small hose first.you can go to an auto parts store and match it up.it's usually about 3' long and about 1/4" inside diameter and about 99cents a foot.
if it has been quite some time since you turned the knob it is possible that it is starting to sieze up, you may have to replace the switch behind the knob
There is most likely nothing wrong with the washer. Front load washers will only fill about 2 inches of water in the tub. As the load starts to tumble, water is absorbed into the clothes, causing the water level to drop. The machine senses this and adds more water. The process continues until the water level stabilizes. (thus no need for a water level switch) Your clothes should get wet, but you will little if any water. If you use a gentle cycle you will get slightly more water, as the washers tumble at the same speed for all cycles, but give a more gentile wash if there is more water in the drum.
Also,..... remember because you have so little water in a front load washer (compared to most all top loader models) you want to use only 1 to 2 (max) tablespoons of HE detergent per load!
I'm assuming you have a top load Whirlpool washer with buttons and knobs, instead of electronic controls.
There are some things that will cause a washer to overfill. The only one that will cause it to underfill is the pressure switch (water level switch.)
Some older machines (15 yrs+) have a ***** on the back of the pressure switch to adjust for the fullest load. If that ***** has moved, that would explain the lower levels. If the pressure switch is plastic (nearly all newer models,) the switch is not adjustable and should be replaced.
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