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EFORE YOU CALL
For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the enclosed
Laundry Tips booklet
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 opera-
tions 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 restriction, 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 opera-
tions for your safety. Call for service.
• If drain height is five to eight feet, a high-
volume pump kit may be necessary. 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 serv-
ice.
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
LoadSensor™ agitator as it moves
the load down through the cleaning
zone for maximum cleaning effectivness.
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 the energy savings, warm
water fills are lukewarm.
• If Energy Saving Hot Wash option is
selected, hot water will feel slightly cool-
er than hot water from the tap (see
page 3).
• 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 correctly.
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.
F I N G E RT I P FAU C E T W I L L N OT
OPERATE
• The water level switch has detected a
full tub. No more water will be added to
prevent the tub from overflowing.
For further assistance contact Maytag
Appliances Sales Company,
Maytag Customer Assistance:
U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or
Canada 1-800-688-2002
be
the
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf,
hearing impaired or speech impaired,
call 1-800-688-2080.
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