Maytag MVWB700VQ Use and Care Guide - Page 21

Did you add too much detergent? Always measure detergent carefully. Remember, concentrated detergents on load size. Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. such as 2x or higher will use less detergent based If excessive suds are detected, the washer will display this code while running a suds reduction correction routine at the end of the wash cycle. The suds reduction routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. If the code remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the recovery routine has stopped, re-select your desired cycle using cold water. Press START/PAUSE. Do not add detergent. td "lid" (Lid Opened) Is the lid open? Close the lid to clear the display. 10 minutes, water in the wash tub will drain. If the lid remains open for more than HE "HC" (Cold and Hut hoses switched) This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate that the cold and hot water inlet hoses are switched. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." dL "dL" (Dour/Lid cannot lock) Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid keeping it from closing. Press POWER/CANCEL once to clear the code. [] dU "dU" (Door/Lid cannot unlock) Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of laundry? Excessive weight will keep the lid from unlocking. Press POWER/CANCEl. once to clear the code. [] F__ "F##" code Press POWER/CANCEl. once to clear code. Press START/PAUSE to continue cycle. If code appears again, call for service. [] Fd "Fd" (Factory Default) This code will appear when your washer sets back to factory default. To return all options and modifiers to Factory Default, press POWER/CANCEL, select Drain & Spin cycle, and then press Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener, Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener within .5 seconds. When done correctly, the 7-segment displays show "Fd" for 3 seconds and then unit returns to Standby Mode. Noisy, vibrating, off-balance [] [s the washer level? Does the washer rock when pushed against the corners? The washer must be [eve[. The front and rear feet must be in firm contact with the floor. Check that the [ocknuts are tightened. See "[_eve[ the Washer." Is the floor flexing, sagging, or not level? Flooring that flexes or is uneven can contribute to noise and vibration of the washer. A 3/4" (1.9 cm) piece of plywood under the washer will reduce the sounds. See "Location Requirements." [] [s the load balanced? Evenly distribute the load in the washer basket and make sure the height of the load does not exceed the top row of basket holes. See "Starting Your Washer." Do you hear cfcking or other noises when the cycle changes from washing to draining or spinning? When the drive system shifts or the washer basket settles between cycles, you may hear noises that are different from your previous washer. These are normal washer noises. [] Is the washer gurgling or humming? When the washer drains, the pump will make a continuous humming with periodic gurgling or surging sounds as the final amounts of water are removed. This is normal. [] Are you washing a small load? YOu will hear more splashing sounds when washing small loads. This is normal. [] The washer basket moves while washing. This is normal. Can you hear water spraying? This is part of the wash action. Are you washing items with metal snaps, buckles, or zippers? YOu may hear metal items touching the basket. This is normal. [] Did you select the Bulky cycle? Use the Bulky cycle only for oversized, nonabsorbent items such as comforters, pillows, or po[y-fi[[ed jackets. Other items will create an unbalanced load in this cycle. Washer leaks [] Are the fill hoses tight? [] Are the fill hose washers properly seated? Check both ends of each hose. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." Did you pull the drain hose from the washer cabinet and install it in a standpipe or laundry tub? The drain hose should be pulled from the washer cabinet and secured to the drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Connect Drain Hose" and "Secure the Drain Hose." iiiii _i,d"ili + [] Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and drainpipe must be able to carry away 17 gal. (64 I_) of water per minute. If sink or drainpipe is clogged or slow, water can back up out of drainpipe or sink. [] Is water splashing off the tub ring or the load? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. If the wash load is unbalanced or overloaded, incoming water can deflect off the load. [] Is the washer properly installed? The washer must be level. The feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. See "Level the Washer." [] Check household plumbing (laundry tubs, faucets, drainpipe, water pipes) for leaks. Dispenser operation [] Did you select Fabric Softener option? Always select Fabric Softener option when using liquid fabric softener. Are the laundry products in the correct dispensers? Add the correct amounts of detergent (powdered or liquid), liquid chlorine bleach, or fabric softener to the correct dispenser. You can add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach to the detergent dispenser. Be sure to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach with liquid detergent. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Do not dilute fabric softener or bleach, or they will siphon out and dispense at the wrong time.