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Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Code Add Garment Light On: Pause and Add Items

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Code: Add Garment Light On
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Whirlpool
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Add Garment Light On means

Add Garment is a status light on Whirlpool top-load HE washers, the Cabrio and WTW series such as the WTW5000DW, WTW5105HW, WTW7500GC and WTW8500DC, including the older models with flashing lights and display codes. These are older machines still in many Houston laundry rooms. When the light is on, you may pause the cycle, lift the lid, and add items. It is not an error, and it is only a window when the washer allows you to open the lid.

Common causes of Add Garment Light On

Washer in a stage where adding items is allowed
Cycle just started and the window is still open
Light mistaken for a warning when it is only a status signal
Lid opened before the light came on

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check that the Add Garment light is lit. 2. Pause the cycle and lift the lid. 3. Add the items you forgot, keeping them clear of the lid seal. 4. Close the lid fully. 5. Touch and hold the Start/Pause button to start the cycle again. 6. If the light is off, wait for the next window rather than forcing the lid.

! Why to stop there

If the light is on but the lid will not open, the lid lock needs testing
A cycle that will not restart after you hold Start/Pause needs a look at the control
We give a price in writing first, and we tell you plainly when an older washer is not worth repairing

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Add Garment Light OnAdd Garment Light On questions

Is the Add Garment light a problem?

No. It means you may pause the cycle, open the lid, and add items. It is a convenience light and not an error code, so there is nothing to repair when it comes on during a normal wash.

How do I restart after adding clothes?

Close the lid fully, then touch and hold the Start/Pause button. The washer should pick up the cycle where it paused. If it does not restart, the lid or control may need testing.

Do you repair older Cabrio washers?

Yes. Many are still working years after purchase and are common in Houston homes. We test first, quote in writing, back our repair with a 30-day workmanship warranty, and tell you plainly when a repair is not worth it.

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