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Question posted by grandmabaker123 on November 23rd, 2010

The Control Light On My Machine Says 'locked'. What Do I Need To Do

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Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... or replace any part of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ...unless specifically recommended in , or spotted with controls. produced in the washer. If the hot water system has not...■ Before the washer is removed from each for several minutes. machine, turn on all instructions before using the washer. ■ Do ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... MHP1500SK Stack Kit Are you will add to the total height of the washer for Part Number 8212640. 5 Drain hose form B. Parts supplied: A B C Options Pedestal A pedestal will need to purchase a Stack Kit. If You Have You Will Need to Buy Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m) Sump pump system (if not already available...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... weight (water and load) of 400 lbs (180 kg). Installation clearances ■ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to reduce noise transfer. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) ■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. Your washer can cause damage in the washer and can be considered. 6 Washer only ■ Additional...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

...) 30" min. (76.2 cm) 28" min. (71 cm) 4" 31½" 1" 1" 27" 1" (10.2 cm) (80.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) Drain System The washer can result in the top are required. 7" (17.8 cm) 7" (17.8 cm) Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. Floor drain system (view D) The floor...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... pliers, check the tightness of the laundry tub. Attach hot water hose to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. B. Floor drain You may need additional parts. Connect the Inlet Hoses Make sure the washer drum is seated on the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... system and controls are specially designed to traditional front-load washers. Smooth Balance™ Balance System To reduce washer "walk" and "off -balance within the load. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on when a cycle is selected. This washer offers up to assure thorough rinse-out and mixture of all the laundry products before...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

...laundry products directly into the wash tub. This wash system, along with less water, will remain locked during the cycle to the washer...washer door by selecting CONTROL ON. The washer door will create too much sudsing with four separate compartments for the selected cycle. Turn on the washer... status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. Select...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... use of an oxygenated pre-treater or laundry product, use the recommended dosage for High Efficiency (HE) machines, located on the back of detergent, liquid... the "MAX" level. Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for load size. ■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may seep out...PAUSE/OFF. 2. To pause the washer at the optimum time during the soak time if Soak is ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... buttons are disabled except for approximately 1 second) to the load. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can also use of the selected Option or Modifier. Select PAUSE/OFF once. 2. The CONTROL LOCKED status light glows. The cycle time will be removed from the washer. Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 17

...needed for this cycle to clean machine...your laundry....of lightly ...Loads that garment is lower than needed in a sink, the wash action of this cycle to shorten drying time. Cycles Cycles can be selected by turning the Cycle control...loads of heavy soils and stains. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance to ensure proper performance during this cycle to drain your washer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

...loads of the Dispenser Drawer. ■ When using Oxi Prewash, use powdered detergent for that you will be added to some models To change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Not all cycles. ■ See the "Laundry... is locked and ...Washer Sounds As with a selected cycle, the light for that need pretreatment. You will seep into the washer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

... of your wet laundry. Soils may be difficult to light soils Colors that the laundry stays in "Cycles." ■ Automatic temperature control works for fabrics. Extra Rinse An extra rinse can be used to ensure the removal of detergent or bleach residue from the washer immediately. This provides optimal wrinkle care of load you are available...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

...with a felt-free finish, identified as machine washable ✔ Handwash Fabrics made of ... component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. Laundry Guide Refer to this cycle to wash no...amounts of suds for washing Follow these washer cycles. CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE AVAILABLE OPTIONS Rinse/Hold Oxi Prewash...Lightly soiled sports wear made to avoid scratching the washer interior.

Use and Care Guide - Page 21

...High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for a medium-size load. Use ½ of the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount of R.V.-type antifreeze in the washer basket for a long time. ■ When unloading garments, ... to wipe up any foreign objects. Sorting ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be on a Drain/Spin cycle. 3....

Use and Care Guide - Page 23

..., call an electrician. Do not use an extension cord. A single or bulky item may hear metal items touching the washer drum. Cycle will complete once extra suds are removed. ■ Is the load balanced? Washer leaks ■ Check household plumbing for 1 second? Do not remove ground prong. Failure to the "Installation Instructions" for...

Use and Care Guide - Page 24

...open to allow the washer to remove lint and hold it in a load. Use more detergent for small, lightly soiled loads. Use of dye can result in water? Load too wet ■ ...15.6°C)? Consider using HE detergent? Loads should be balanced and not overloaded. If the laundry is wrinkled ■ Did you overload the washer? Powdered detergents may not completely dissolve the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 25

... may save you need help us to better respond to build every new Maytag® appliance. The washer door will unlock at...; Use and maintenance procedures. If larger loads are made with the remainder of the drain. Door locked at : Maytag Services, LLC ATTN: CAIR...purchase date and the complete model and serial number of lightly soiled garments). This information will be added to the ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 26

...After checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it was purchased. Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date...Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the ...

Parts Diagram - Page 6

... Set, Left 6 W10163304 Button Set, Middle 7 W10163303 Button Set, Right 8 W10163306 Button Set, Start 9 8182224 Brace, Front Top 10 8181640 Channel, Water 11 W10137702 Microcomputer, Machine Control 12 8181756 Screw 13 8182212 Harness, Wiring (Main) 14 8182171 Bezel, Knob 15 W10163300 Overlay, Door 16 8183059 Medallion 17 W10163301 Knob...

Parts Diagram - Page 11

... Bolt, Motor 13 8182793 Motor, Drive 14 8183035 Harness, Motor 15 8182209 Retainer, Drain Hose 16 8181740 Drain Hose (Inner) W10157670 11 DESCRIPTION 1 8182706 Motor Control Unit 2 W10121657 Ball 3 8181734 Clamp 4 8181732 Hose, Tub to Pump 5 8181753 Clamp, Pump Hose 6 8181752 Clamp, Drain Hose Illus. No. Part No. DESCRIPTION 7 8182821 Pump...

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