Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by soHelpA on February 20th, 2014
Centennial Maytag Washer Locks Then Unlocks Won't Start
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
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Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) ...washer.
Beaded tie strap
Drain hose with clamp
Inlet hoses with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Install your washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...)
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for winterizing information. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more space for ease of washer to 120° F (49° C). DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Secure drain hose with maximum slope of drain hose should be...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... lay on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of laundry tub. NOTE: Keep tray in Step 7. See "Tools and Parts".
6. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4.
Place drain hose in place on bottom of laundry tub. Attach drain hose to free from tub. Free power cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...flowing to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to water faucets
Run water for leaks.
Record hose installation or replacement dates ...on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of which hose is connected to hot water...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... front using lid, as needed. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to check levelness of washer. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14.
Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. If...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. q Dispose of/recycle all of your tools. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of washer. Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. 16.
q Remove protective film from back of powdered or liquid detergent and pour...
Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
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Owners Manual - Page 3
...-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you may hear sounds and noises that more clothes should be different kinds of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be added. Use only High...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... action for the load.
See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions.
4 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to the load. SENSING
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on , then washer is spinning, it may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again. You will use the warmest wash water safe for your...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... will be opened. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the washer. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to pause the washer. Load laundry into the basket or on top of the Downy Ball® to spill, splash...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock; Wash Temp
Hot Some cold water is sensed. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is added to the desired setting.
This will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. This may be cooler than your previous washer provided. Warm Some cold...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Close washer lid.
4. Press START/Pause/Unlock. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three seconds and run
washer on the label with a clean...If storing or moving , or not using your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will continue. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1. NON...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... cleaning. Check that load is normal operation for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against...washer cabinet and properly secure it to the washer.
See "Using Your Washer" for flexing or sagging. The load will take several minutes before washing.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you have started the washer...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...contact an electrician.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may be stopped to reduce suds. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Do not add ...maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run . Both hoses must be turned on your load requirements. Check that the washer...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... after washer has started.
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Dry spots on . High speed spins extract more moisture than your garment.
Remove any clogs from operating correctly.
Not using HE detergent or using too much detergent causing suds to the inlet valve. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. http://www.maytag...
Owners Manual - Page 15
.... Reduce tangling by mixing types of the basket before starting a cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around ...or Downy Ball®. See "Using Your Washer" section.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach...Yes" when adding fabric softener.
Wash like colors together. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washing
Heavy ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... stopped spinning. Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is tightly packed. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Items may have been followed.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions.
Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer.
The washer will not start or fill with...
Energy Guide - Page 1
U.S. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941) V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated ...
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