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

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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 Washer not performing as expected Solution 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. All LEDs remain lit 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) Check proper electrical supply. Normal washer operation. Washer may be tightly packed. Error code. Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow draining. Use a cycle with a low spin speed. The washer may be tightly packed or unbalanced. 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. Lid must be closed for washer to run. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not interrupt cycle. Press POWER/START/PAUSE for 3 seconds and wait for lid to unlock. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket, and add detergent. Close lid and press POWER/START/PAUSE. Do not add more than one or two additional items after cycle has started to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Try unplugging washer for 10 seconds and plug it back in to reset the control. Check for proper water supply per above. Empty pockets and use garment bags for small items. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/spin speed for your garment. To remove extra water in the load on a nonpay model, select Final Spin. Load may need to be rearranged to allow even distribution of the load in the basket. Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly arrange the wet load for balanced spinning on a nonpay model. Select the Final Spin cycle to remove excess water. See "Using Your Washer" for loading recommendations. 10

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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.
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
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 tightly packed.
Press POWER/START/PAUSE for 3 seconds and wait for lid to
unlock. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket,
and add detergent. Close lid and press POWER/START/PAUSE.
Do not add more than one or two additional items after cycle has
started to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing.
All LEDs remain lit
Error code.
Try unplugging washer for 10 seconds and plug it back in to
reset the control.
Check for proper water supply per above.
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.
Use a cycle with a low spin speed.
Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles
with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/spin speed
for your garment. To remove extra water in the load on a nonpay
model, select Final Spin. Load may need to be rearranged to
allow even distribution of the load in the basket.
The washer may be tightly packed or
unbalanced.
Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may not allow the washer
to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly
arrange the wet load for balanced spinning on a nonpay model.
Select the Final Spin cycle to remove excess water. See “Using
Your Washer” for loading recommendations.