Maytag MVWX500XL Owners Manual - Page 10

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. Feet may not be in contact with the floor and locked. Washer may not be level. Solution Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight against the bottom of the cabinet. Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound. See "Level the Washer" in Installation Instructions. Load could be unbalanced. Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could unbalance washer. Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance. Use Bulky cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in this Use and Care Guide. Noises- For normal operating sounds, go to www.maytag.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in washer drain system. Gurgling or humming Washer may be draining water. Humming The sensing light is on. Water Leaks 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 stainless steel basket. 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 spin/drain cycles. You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started the washer. This is normal. Sensing spins will take several minutes before water is added to the washer. Check the following for proper installation: Washer not level. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Fill hose washers Drain hose connection Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. Tighten fill-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. 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 properly. Unbalanced 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 Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered in water. Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating the washer was unable to fill appropriately) Check for proper water supply. This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will not be completely underwater. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See "What's New under the Lid." IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. The added water lifts the load off the washplate, resulting in less cleaning. 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. 10