Maytag MVWP576K Owners Manual - Page 9

If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution, Noises, Water Leaks, Washer not performing as expected

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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Noises Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in washer drain system. Empty pockets before washing. Loose items, such as coins, could fall between basket and tub or may block pump. It may be necessary to call for service to remove items. It is normal to hear metal items on clothing, such as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers, touch against the basket. Gurgling or humming Washer may be draining water. It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are removed during the Drain & Spin cycle. Humming Load sensing may be occurring. You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started the washer. This is normal. Water Leaks Check the following for Washer not level. proper installation: Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. Check that load is not unbalanced or tightly packed. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Tighten fill-hose connection. Check the following for proper installation: (cont.) Fill hose washers. Drain hose connection. Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to drainpipe or laundry tub. Do not place tape over drain opening. Check household plumbing for leaks Water can back up out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all or clogged sink or drain. household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets). Washer not loaded as recommended. Improper loading can cause basket to be out of alignment and cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer" for loading instructions. Washer not performing as expected Washer won't run or fill; washer stops working 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. 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 and that the polarity is correct. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. 9

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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at
www.maytag.com/product_help
In Canada
www.maytag.ca
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Noises
Clicking or metallic
noises
Objects caught in washer drain
system.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items, such as coins,
could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.
It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing, such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers, touch against the basket.
Gurgling or humming
Washer may be draining water.
It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming
sound with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of
water are removed during the Drain & Spin cycle.
Humming
Load sensing may be occurring.
You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have
started the washer. This is normal.
Water Leaks
Check the following for
proper installation:
Washer not level.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. Check that
load is not unbalanced or tightly packed.
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Check the following
for proper installation:
(cont.)
Fill hose washers.
Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated.
Drain hose connection.
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it
to drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain.
Water can back up out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all
household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets).
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Improper loading can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See “Using Your Washer”
for loading instructions.
Washer not performing as expected
Washer won’t run
or fill; washer stops
working
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.
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 and that the polarity is correct.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.
NOTE:
If problems continue, contact an electrician.