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EFORE YOU CALL
CHECK THESE POINTS IF
YOUR WASHER...
ALWAYS CHECK FIRST
•
Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
WON’T FILL
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle
and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they
are fully depressed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
Hose filter screens may be plugged at
the faucet.
WON’T AGITATE
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle
and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they
are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the
washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is
closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid
switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will
stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the
washer will start again.
WON’T SPIN OR DRAIN
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate
kinked hoses. If there is a drain restric-
tion, call for service.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the
washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is
closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid
switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will
stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.
• If drain height is five to eight feet, a
high-volume pump kit may be neces-
sary. See installation instructions or
call 1-800-688-9900. If the drain height
is over eight feet, water may not be
removed, even with the high volume
pump kit.
LOAD IS WETTER THAN NORMAL
AT THE END OF THE CYCLE
• The washer is designed to reduce
spin speed if an unbalanced load is
detected. This is normal.
• Redistribute the load in the tub and
set the washer on SPIN.
STOPS
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle
and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they
are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the
washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause or soak period
in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• The washer is equipped with a lid
switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will
stop fill operations for your safety. Call
for service.
LEAKS WATER
• Make sure water inlet hose connections
are tight at faucet and water valve.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly
inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid extended soaking – soak for
30 minutes or less.
• Avoid overloading.
IS NOISY
• Be sure washer is leveled properly
as outlined in installation manual.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and
walking.
• Be sure rubber feet are installed on
leveling legs.
• A clicking sound may be the
LoadSensor™ agitator as it moves
the load down through the cleaning
zone for maximum cleaning effective-
ness. This sound will vary from load to
load. This is normal.
• Operating sounds will vary depending
on agitation speed.
FILLS WITH THE WRONG TEMP-
ERATURE WATER
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Make sure temperature selection is
correct.
• To obtain energy savings, warm water
fills are lukewarm.
• While the washer is filling there may be
a mixing of hot and cold water to reach
the proper water temperature.
• Make sure hoses are connected to cor-
rect faucets and inlet connections. Be
sure water supply is regulated correct-
ly. Flush water line before filling washer.
• Check the water heater. It should be
set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49° C)
hot water at the tap. Also check water
heater capacity and recovery rate.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
Hose filter screens may be plugged.
CYCLE SELECTOR DIAL ADVANCES
THROUGH “OFF”
• Extra Rinse is selected.
For further assistance contact Maytag
Appliances Sales Company,
Maytag Customer Assistance:
U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or
Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf,
hearing impaired or speech impaired,
call 1-800-688-2080.
For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the enclosed
Laundry Tips booklet.