Maytag MVWC400XW Owners Manual - Page 13

If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution - problems

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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. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca 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) Check for proper water supply. Check proper electrical 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. 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. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added. You may hear the hum of the spins. This is normal. Washer may be tightly packed. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket and add detergent. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. 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 cycle. Select RINSE & SPIN. Press Start/ Pause/Unlock. Do not add more detergent. 13

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If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
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.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may take
2 to 3 minutes before water is added. You may hear the hum of
the spins. This is normal.
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.
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.
Check proper electrical supply.
Washer may be tightly packed.
Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket and add
detergent. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock.
Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started
to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing.
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 cycle. Select RINSE & SPIN. Press START/
Pause/Unlock. Do not add more detergent.
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. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Do not add more water to the washer.
TROUBLESHOOTING