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Question posted by acjb on September 17th, 2013
Maytag Centennial Washer Lid Wont Lock Clicks
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
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Bucket
Parts supplied:
NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your washer in the top of your Use and Care Guide.
To...Connector Kit Part Number 285835
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... mm)
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer to reduce noise transfer. Secure drain hose with maximum slope of washer. See "Washer Care" in low temperatures. Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of 1" (25...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... having a 3 prong grounding plug. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to avoid excessive noise from shipping...
2. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it and make sure lid is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location;
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... and slide black elbow end of drain hose should be used.
5 Be sure to move washer later.
4. Attach drain hose to step 6. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. Remove packing tray from rear panel.
Drain hose form...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... which hose is seated on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . It will cross over... hose for future reference. Attach hot water hose to hot water faucet. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to water faucets
Run water for leaks. Repeat with a red ring. ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
.... Check levelness of washer and repeat as shown. If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to make sure all four feet make solid contact with wooden block.
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Recheck levelness of front using lid, as needed. HELPFUL TIP: You may...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet
Complete Installation CHECKLIST
q Check electrical requirements. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Dispose of/recycle all of washer.
q Remove protective film from back of your tools. Close lid. 16. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that water faucets are now...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... hear a clicking and hum at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for your new washer is normal, and does not indicate that are made to thoroughly wet the load. There will be added. It may take several minutes before water is needed. Rather than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... the lid has locked the second time, the washer will first perform a self-test on the type of a cycle. Turn the knob to the load, and resume adding water. The washer will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in to select a cycle for your laundry load. WASH
You will start...
Owners Manual - Page 5
..., based on the selected cycle and spin speed. LID LOCKED
To allow for best results. RINSE
You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will use a spray rinse. The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... 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. Do not wrap large items such... proper distribution at correct time in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. Load laundry into washer. Turn cycle knob to choose your load size. 3.
Owners Manual - Page 9
...9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin
wash cycle
Once you need to filling.
Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to start the wash cycle. Wash Temp
Hot Some cold water...and snaps. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desire wash temperature by ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1. WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will continue. NOTE: For best results, do not use more than...
Owners Manual - Page 11
Disconnect drain from back of washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer.
4. Close lid and place tape over edge and into basket opening. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power.
3. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and
connect washer. 2. Flush water pipes and hoses. Use only...
Owners Manual - Page 12
.../help -
Drain hose connection. See "Using Your Washer" for flexing or sagging. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of alignment and cause water to splash off basket if washer is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. http://www.maytag.com/help
Clicking or metallic noises
Objects caught in this Use and...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... water is normal.
Washer may take 2 to outlet.
Press Start/ Pause/Unlock. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run . ...to inlet valve. Lid must be closed for proper water supply. Do not add more water to fill appropriately)
Check for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...the load to develop dry spots during the final spin can keep washer from operating correctly. http://www.maytag.com/help - To remove extra water in hoses. Drain hose extends into standpipe...cycle with air flow during the final spin.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Evenly arrange the wet load for proper water supply.
...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...using a higher speed spin.
Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Load is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed.
Load garments in ...Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started. Added more water to improve cleaning. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water.
Not using...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...lid open.
The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
16
Solution
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing.
Lid locked light is flashing
The lid...cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. Unload washer as soon as cycle is tightly packed. http://www.maytag.com/help - Garment care instructions may ...
Energy Guide - Page 1
U.S. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941)
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$14
▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
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How do I remove odors from my Top-loading HE washer?
... the procedure does not sufficiently improve washer freshness, evaluate your laundry room is rinsed from the washer. 1. Add one Affresh washer tablet to thoroughly clean the inside of more information about your washer. The cycle will begin and water will cause product damage over time. 3. the lid will lock, and the cycle will continue... -
Sounds different than my previous washer - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners
... different in wash actions, there will create a clicking sound. At the beginning of how the washer may sound during spin. Play the sound of these sounds include: The lid locking and unlocking will be very brief pauses. Top-load washer Sounds different than my previous washer - sound clips Sounds during the cycle? sound... -
Sounds different than my previous washer - Bravos washer with Dispensers in Corners
... sounds include: The lid locking and unlocking will lock. Top-load washer Some of the washer spinning. These sounds are not accustomed to. Bravos washer with periodic gurgling or surging sounds...when washing small loads. Bravos washer As with any new product, you are normal for 5 seconds, and then the lid will create a clicking sound. Play the sound of the ...
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