Maytag MVWC300VW Owners Manual - Page 7

To use washer again 1. F lush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets. Storage, non-use, or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. R un the washer through a complete Normal cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. In U.S.A. www.maytag.com/help Noisy ■■ Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not tightly packed. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the jam nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See "Installation Instructions." ■■ Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with shipping pins? See "Installation Instructions." ■■ Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash? These are normal washer noises. Leaking ■■ Check the following: Are the fill hoses tight? Are the fill hose washers properly seated? Is the drain hose installed? See "Installation Instructions." ■■ Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 17 gal. (64 L.) of water per minute. ■■ Is water deflecting off the tub ring or the load? Center the tub before starting the washer. The wash load should be balanced and not tightly packed. The fill or spray rinses can bounce off the load. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the jam nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See "Installation Instructions." ■■ Check household plumbing for leaks. Water level seems too low ■■ Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water level. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move freely. Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking ■■ Did you follow the manufacturer's directions when adding fabric softener to the dispenser? Measure detergent and fabric softener. Slowly pour into the dispensers. Wipe up all spills. Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. Periodically clean the dispensers. ■■ Did you put powdered color-safe bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser? Add powdered color-safe bleach directly to the basket. 7