Maytag MHWE450WW Support Question
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Question posted by slomick on March 14th, 2014
Maytag Front Loader Washer Will Not Lock Door When I Push Starty
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Owners Manual - Page 4
Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses
Tools needed for connecting the drain hose „ Locking pliers (that open to 19/16" [39.5 mm])
„ Pliers (that open to 19/16" [39.5 mm])
„ Flashlight (optional)
4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
The parts supplied are in the washer drum.
Owners Manual - Page 5
... height of the washer for a total height of 53.5" (1359 mm). If You Have Laundry tub or standpipe ... 285835
4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863
2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) ...or utility sink and sump pump (available from whom you planning to stack your Maytag washer and dryer? Beaded strap F. C F
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A. Tools needed for...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...; Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of where the power cord is your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Some water can remain in low temperatures. Installation clearances „ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to reduce
noise transfer. Washer only
39" min. (990 mm)
1" (25...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...door with or without a pedestal
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.
48 in.2 * (310 cm2)
3"* (76 mm)
*Required spacing
24 in .2 * (155 cm2)
1" 31½" 4" (25 mm) (800 mm) (102 mm)
3" (76 mm)
A
B
A. closet or confined area
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer... area B. Side view - Washer on pedestal
18" min. ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. „ For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in death, fire, or electrical shock.
„ A 120 volt...) (25 mm) (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm)
Drain System
The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. The top of 2" (50 m)....
Owners Manual - Page 10
.... NOTE: Do not overtighten. Washer drain system can result.
6. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of drain
hose.
2. Washer
2. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
7. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the water faucets and check for future reference.
10. Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...washer is level, use a level).
3. After the washer is level.
2. Confirm the levelness of the laundry tub. Check that the water faucets are on the bottom of the washer. Check that all of your washer...Drain Hose
1. Make sure all packaging materials. 5. The washer should be tightened. Slide the washer to side, or diagonally when pushed on the top edge of /recycle all four feet are...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... to use less detergent based on the load. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for more detailed information. Sort laundry according to detect load size and the amount of off-balance within the load. Dynamic Off-Balance Detection
This washer uses two sensors to color and type of fabric.
Washer door should close easily.
13 The package for...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...remain locked during the cycle to the washer during the wash cycle. Do not put laundry products ...directly into the wash tub. This wash system, along with all cycles. HE detergents are diluted and dispensed automatically at the front of the cycles by pushing it stops.
8. Main wash compartment C. Close the washer door by turning the cycle selector. Turn on load...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment for load size.
„ If you are using the Delay Wash option, powdered laundry products should be added to the Main Wash compartment... along with all cycles. Pausing or Restarting
1. To continue the cycle, select START/PAUSE (for powdered detergent A. The washer powers down, the door...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... cycle time varies automatically based on your laundry. During the unbalance routine, the time displayed may be added. 2. Cycle done The cycle done indicator stays on for cleaning loads of the cycle the washer is complete, the door unlocks. Locking controls The Control Lock avoids unintended use the control lock feature to the default cycle time. To...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...uses a higher water level in the Washer Care section. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you set your laundry.
Rinse & Spin Use this cycle.... should be interrupted.
You may hear various sounds when the door is locked and unlocked, and during the Clean Washer cycle.
NOTE: Loads of bacteria typically found on the care label.
The preset ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
...unload your clothes soon after this time expires, or if you press cancel at anytime to unload your laundry.
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„ To change Soil Level (cycle time), select the SOIL LEVEL button until the ...of the cycle on the type of load you are available with a selected cycle, there will flash. The Fresh Spin (Fresh Hold) option will automatically stop and the door lock will be a short tone, and the...
Owners Manual - 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, 2 twin) 4 pillowcases 3 shirts 3 blouses
Loading
2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts
14 washcloths
9 T-shirts 9 shorts 10 handkerchiefs
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Cleaning the door seal 1.
IMPORTANT: „ Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
„ Refer to...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... water faucets. 5.
Use of more than 2/3 cup (160 mL) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. 2. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer. 4. Select the Clean Washer cycle. 5. NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will continue. „ The machine will not freeze. This will unlock.
If...
Owners Manual - Page 22
....maytag.com/help In Canada www.maytag.ca
Washer displaying code message and tone sounds
„ "F20" (Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient water supply) Select POWER/CANCEL twice to washer... If washer will be properly set up for a medium-size load, to cancel the cycle. Reinstalling the washer
1.
Re-select cycle and press START/PAUSE. Open the door and close the washer door, check ...
Owners Manual - Page 23
...Check the following : Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Is the washer door firmly closed? Is there power at the plug? Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on... your wet laundry in the correct position? This is still wet, take half of the load out of the drain hose more items or redistribute the load. Refer to evenly distribute your washer. Noise and...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... DRAIN & SPIN to reduce wrinkling.
„ Did you overload the washer? Use hot or warm washes if safe for washing heavy soils in a load. Use enough detergent to redistribute the load. Use only HE detergent. Door locked at the end of the washer during washing. The washer door will start to remove lint and hold it stops.
„...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...Centre Whirlpool Canada LP 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY
This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in your...Maytag® appliances designated service technicians are trained to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of the washer and that you the cost of your area, call . Call the Maytag...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... when it is installed in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your authorized Maytag dealer to instruct you . Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how to...or water filters. Damage resulting from state to state or province to Maytag within 30 days from the date of the washer and that prevent function of purchase. 6. The removal and reinstallation of...
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Can I change the door-swing direction? - Front-load washer
... dryer model number in the search tool below to find them online. No. The washer door is not reversible. However, the dryer door can be reversed. See the Dryer Installation Instructions for details. Can I change the door-swing direction? - Front-load washer Can I change the door-swing direction on my front-load washer? Front-load washer Vibration - -
Load items are caught under the door seal - Front-load washer
... for any small items. Leaking water - Load items are not any laundry items sticking out beyond the stainless steel basket. An overloaded basket can be pushed under the door seal during washing. Front-load washer Load items are caught under the door seal - Were you close the washer door, make sure there are caught under... -
How do I open the lid?- Top-Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... has has stopped. Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer The door will not open - sound clips or Are you using the washer for first time? Under certain conditions, the lid may take several minutes if the load is flashing - To unlock lid: Plug in Corners Lid lock light is spinning at high speed...
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