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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Vibration or Off-Balance
Vibration, rocking, or
“walking”
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
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.
Washer may not be level.
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a
¾" (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce
sound. Do not install washer on a raised wooden platform.
See “Level the Washer” in Installation Instructions.
Load could be unbalanced or too large. Avoid tightly packing the load. Avoid washing single items.
Balance a single item such as a rug or jeans jacket with a
few extra items.
Item or load is not suitable for selected cycle. See “Cycle
Guide” and “Using Your Washer.”
The shipping bolts are still in the back
of the washer.
See “Remove transport bolts from washer” in the
Installation Instructions.
Noises
Clicking or metallic noises
Door locking or unlocking.
The door will lock, unlock, and lock again. You will hear
3 clicks after touching and holding START. This is normal.
Objects caught in washer drain system.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between washer drum 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 drum.
Gurgling or humming
Washer may be draining water.
The pump may make a humming sound with periodic gurgling
or surging as final amounts of water are removed during the
spin/drain cycles. This is normal at certain stages of
the cycle.
Rolling or sloshing
and occasional clicking
(on slow-speed spin)
Steel balls in the balancing system are
balancing the load.
This is normal at certain stages of the cycle.
Water Leaks
Check the following for
proper installation
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Fill-hose washers.
Properly seat all four fill-hose flat washers.
Drain hose connection.
Check that the drain hose is properly secured 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).
Strainer (or nylon stocking) on end of
drain hose is clogged.
Remove strainer/nylon stocking from drain hose.
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.
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