SteveTally
Premium Member
- Model Number
- WTW4950XW3
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- More than 10 years
Hello,
This Whirlpool washer (WTW4950XW3) is just over 10 years old and has never given problems until now. It is stuck in 'Sensing' mode. Since developing the issue, it will typically hold in this mode, but will occasionally start a wash cycle with clothing and detergent loaded, fill with water and then stop mid cycle with the water still in it.
Today, this situation repeated and I was able to pull the washer out from the wall, disconnect the drain hose from the waste line (still connected to the washer), and the washer managed to enter a spin cycle such that I could drain the water into a container which was blue possibly indicating the presence of detergent.
Following this situation, I reconnected the drain line to the waste pipe inlet, pushed the washer back into place, and attempted to run a rinse and spin cycle, but the 'Sensing' light cont'd to flash at .5 second intervals. My attempts to enter the diagnostic phase have not worked.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve
This Whirlpool washer (WTW4950XW3) is just over 10 years old and has never given problems until now. It is stuck in 'Sensing' mode. Since developing the issue, it will typically hold in this mode, but will occasionally start a wash cycle with clothing and detergent loaded, fill with water and then stop mid cycle with the water still in it.
Today, this situation repeated and I was able to pull the washer out from the wall, disconnect the drain hose from the waste line (still connected to the washer), and the washer managed to enter a spin cycle such that I could drain the water into a container which was blue possibly indicating the presence of detergent.
Following this situation, I reconnected the drain line to the waste pipe inlet, pushed the washer back into place, and attempted to run a rinse and spin cycle, but the 'Sensing' light cont'd to flash at .5 second intervals. My attempts to enter the diagnostic phase have not worked.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve