Maytag MVWB865GW Owners Manual - Page 15

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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at producthelp.maytag.com. In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not enough water in washer (cont.) Load not completely covered in water. Run clean washer cycle to optimize the water level and wash (cont.) performance. Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to fill appropriately) Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to inlet valve. Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on. Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged. Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to fill appropriately) (cont.) Check proper electrical supply. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Ensure there is power to outlet. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Normal washer operation. Lid must be closed for washer to run. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not interrupt cycle. Washer may be stopped to reduce suds. Washer may be tightly packed. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly around the agitator. Close lid, touch and hold START/PAUSE button. Add only one or two additional garments after washer is started. Do not add more water to the washer. Not using HE detergent or using Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow or stop too much HE detergent. the washer. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on your load requirements. To remove suds, cancel the cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN cycle and the Extra Rinse option. Touch and hold START/PAUSE button. Do not add more detergent. Washer not draining/spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to pump out water within 10 minutes) Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow draining. Empty pockets and use garment bags for small items. 15

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15
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won’t run or fill,
washer stops working
or wash light remains
on (indicating that the washer
was unable to fill
appropriately) (cont.)
Check proper electrical supply.
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
Ensure there is power to outlet.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.
NOTE:
If problems continue, contact an electrician.
Normal washer operation.
Lid must be closed for washer to run.
Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not
interrupt cycle.
Washer may be stopped to reduce suds.
Washer may be tightly packed.
Remove several items, rearrange load evenly around the agitator. Close
lid, touch and hold START/PAUSE button.
Add only one or two additional garments after washer is started.
Do not add more water to the washer.
Not using HE detergent or using
too much HE detergent.
Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow or stop
the washer. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions
based on your load requirements.
To remove suds, cancel the cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN cycle and the
Extra Rinse option. Touch and hold START/PAUSE button. Do not add
more detergent.
Washer not draining/spinning,
loads are still wet, or spin light
remains on (indicating that the
washer was unable to pump
out water within 10 minutes)
Small items may have been
caught in pump or between
basket and tub, which can slow
draining.
Empty pockets and use garment bags for small items.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Not enough water in
washer (cont.)
Load not completely covered in water.
(cont.)
Run clean washer cycle to optimize the water level and wash
performance.
Washer won’t run or fill,
washer stops working
or wash light remains
on (indicating that the
washer was unable to
fill appropriately)
Check for proper water supply.
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to inlet valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on.
Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged.
Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at
producthelp.maytag.com.
In Canada
www.maytag.ca
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.