Maytag MFW9800TK Use and Care Guide - Page 22
Troubleshooting
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To use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets. Turn on both water faucets. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. To transport the washer: 1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a Drain/Spin cycle. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach to rear panel clips. 4. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer. IMPORTANT: Call for service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the upright position. To avoid suspension and structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician. Reinstalling the washer 1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and connect the washer. 2. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer displaying code message and tone sounds ■ "FH" (Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient water supply) Select PAUSE/OFF twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check the following: Are water faucets completely turned on? Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Are water inlet hoses frozen? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press HOLD TO START. If the problem remains, call for service. ■ "F02" (Drain Problem) Select PAUSE/OFF twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check the following: Is the drain hose kinked? Is the drain hose frozen? Is the drain hose clogged? Is the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? ■ "SUD" (Suds Routine) When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. "SUD" is displayed during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that Suds Routine was activated. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. ■ "F" Variables [other than FH and F02] (Electrical Problem) Select PAUSE/OFF twice to cancel the cycle. Select DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer. Re-select cycle and press HOLD TO START. If the problem remains, call for service. 22