Maytag MHWE300VW Support Question
Maytag MHWE300VW Support Question
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Question posted by tcaratello on July 5th, 2014
Door Will Not Unlock Turned Off And Even Unplugged Still Wont Open?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 5th, 2014 5:02 PM
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The only locked door troubleshooting hint is that the water didn't fully drain. Try to run a nother spin cycle & it should unlock. If not put a little pressure on the outside of the door & try unlocking.
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Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... period, before starting installation. machine, turn on or in the
Tools needed for 2 weeks or more... the door or lid.
flammable, or explosive substances to 1"/.," [39.5 ram]) • Flashlight (optional)
The parts supplied are in the washer. washer drum...is necessary when the washer is used for connecting the drain hose • Locking pliers (that open flame during
this manual ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...faucets beyond reach of the washer for Part Number 8212640. To order; call the toll-free number on the cover or in several colors. If You Have
Laundry tub or standpipe taller ... purchased or Service" section. Drain hose form B. To do so you purchased your Maytag washer and dryer?
Toolnseedefdorinstallation
• Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm • I .), 30" (762 mm) tall...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Do not operate your responsibility. Custom undercounter installation - Installing the washer on all sides of the washer.
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possible washer "walk." Installation clearances • The location must be large enough to allow the washer door...opened.
• Additional spacing ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with or without a pedestal
The dimensions shown are for the recommended Recessed area or closet installation
spacing.
34" ' 48in2. .
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(864ram) (310crn2)
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(76ram)
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(155cm2) '
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Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...washer. The top of the laundry
tub must be a minimum of 28" (710 mm) from the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be provided. D
4"
311/2''
1"
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27"
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(102rnrn} (800rnrn}(25rnrn}(25rnrn}(686rnrn} (25rnrn}
The washer...recommended spacing. • For cabinet installation, with a doo_, the minimum ventilation openings in death, fire, or electrical shock.
• A 120 volt, 60...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... plug.
The plug must be properly set up for electric current. For a permanently connected washer:
This washer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor ...with local codes and ordinances. removed. Then pull the power cord through the opening of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in doubt as to move it is properly...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... put the hooked end of the laundry tub. Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connect the...turn the nuts on the floor. Check that you have a[[ of the washer, first side to side, then front to its
6. Hose should not move the washer out slightly before tipping back. Floor drain You may vibrate.
4, The washer should be tightened. After the washer is
perfectly [eve[ (use a 1 7 mm open...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... for optimal cleaning and rinsing performance. Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with warm water ...washer automatically adjusts water level for main wash detergent, fabric softenec and chlorine bleach. Two sensors determine load size, load composition, and suds level, then the sensors adjust the water level to the load during the first 8 minutes of all the laundry...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... package for a medium-size load. Using regular detergent will use .
Open the washer door by pulling on load size. of off-balance to color and type of fabric. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before washing clothes. I)o not store laundry products on the top...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
...laundry products directly into the wash tub. Dispenser release lever D. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry...washer automatically shuts off. The signal is complete, select POWER/CANCEl.
The washer door will be removed from the washer as soon as infant socks in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid spills. Turn on load... door unlocks, and the wash load can...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... option, powdered laundry products should be removed. NOTES:
• Pour only liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser, if desired. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes ...powdered detergent.
• Use the detergent and color-safe bleach manufacturer's recommended amount for load size.
• If you are available with a pour spout;
This is selected....
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...turning the Cycle control knob to shorten drying time.
To add items
1. The washer door unlocks, and items can add an additional item to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry. twice. Each cycle is pressed. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance...loads of soiled white fabrics with the addition of the cycle the washer..., until the door of the washer is opened, or the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... : • I.oads that you set your washer. Clean Washer with AFFRESH TM
Normal
(1:50)
N/A (0:50... (49°C) to ensure proper performance during the washing, rinsing, and ... a load.
You may hear various sounds when the door is preset...load. Preset cycle settings Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed. The spin speed is locked and unlocked...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... &spit rinse & spin
:lean washer
with a_[_ _
Joorlocked
press pause to unlock
soaktime
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options
See the "l.aundry Guide" for an overview of load you are available with warm or ...
Light soils
In wash water temperatures colder than cold rinses.
Automatic temperature control is automatically turned On when a cycle is the default rinse setting for fabrics. off .
Select the desired...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
....
The package for the best performance. Use only HE High Efficiency ...Turn wool and synthetic knits inside out.
19 Remember, concentrated detergents such as infant socks, in a mesh garment bag. Using regular detergent will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. CYCLE
SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE
Whitest Whites Heavy Duty Normal/Casual
Delicate
Quick Wash
Sanitary Clean Washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... Work Clothes
4 jeans 4 work pants 4 work shirts
Towels
10 bath towels 10 hand towels
Mixed Load
3 sheets (1 king, 4 pillowcases 3 shirts 3 blouses
2 twin)
WASHER CARE
2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts
14 washcloths
9 T-shirts 9 shorts 10 handkerchiefs
Cleaning the door seal 1. IMPORTANT:
with door open.
Pull back the sea[ to inspect areas under the gray colored seal at the front...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... folow these instructions can damage your washer only when you should:
• Unplug washer or disconnect power.
• Turn off both water faucets. Use of more than 2/3 cup (160 ml.) of bleach will take approximately 3 minutes.
6. a) If no items are found. The door will be on both water faucets.
5.
Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... medium-size load, to cancel the cycle.
The door must be completely closed , but may keep the door from the sea[ area so the clothes can result in washer or reconnect power... in the drum. Unplug the power cord.
3.
Press POWER/CANCEl and then press START/PAUSE. Open the door and close the washer doob check that Suds Routine was activated. If washer will be latched. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... water faucets turned on a sturdy and solid floor? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer, you sort...laundry products in odor. Add the correct amounts of draining.
Are you washing items with a higher spin speed. Use of 3/4" (19.1 mm) plywood underneath your washer. To avoid odors leave the door open after use the right cycle for flooring requirements.
Load...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...performance.
Did you overload the washer? This ensures a gentle wash for the load being washed? During the imbalance routine, the time displayed may need to the washer drum. Do not overload the washer. The wash load... Dispensing balls will unlock at end of wash cycle
Did all of the water drain out of dye can be trapped in the washer.
The washer door will not operate correctly...
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