Maytag MVWX500XL Owners Manual - Page 11

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 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. Normal washer operation. Solution 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. 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 or 3 minutes before water is added. You may hear the hum of the spins. This is normal. Washer may be tightly packed. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE 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 ten minutes Empty pockets and use garment bags for small items. Use a cycle with a low spin speed. The washer may be tightly packed or unbalanced. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started. Do not add more water to the washer. 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. Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow draining. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for your garment. To remove extra water in the load, select Drain & 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. Select Drain & Spin to remove excess water. See "Using Your Washer" for loading recommendations. 11