Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by NDISOspooky on October 25th, 2013
Maytag Centennial Washer Won't Spin Lid Lock
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...page of your Use and Care Guide. To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP
n 8212487RP n 8212638RP
n 8212637RP
10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet...laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2
Install your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
....
n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot
and cold water fill valves on all sides of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with maximum slope of drain hose should be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Installing on the sides. Top of standpipe...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Set washer upright. n This washer is properly grounded.
n Do not ground to install it and make sure lid is required. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. 3. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Remove packing tray from tub. Attach drain hose to back of washer.
4.5"...cord over console to allow free access to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. Drain hose form must be ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor.
Check levelness of front using lid, as a guide to raise the washer. When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...washer. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. q Remove protective film from back of washer. Start washer...Washer Use" in your tools. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your Washer... requirements. q Check that washer is an extra part, ...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Using regular detergent will likely result in an agitator-style washer, this washer ...lid lock goes through a self-test. Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. There will begin the sensing process to soak.
3 WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your laundry load.
The wash time is spinning, it may also... basket in the cycle. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will unlock briefly before water is normal. If the sensing light is on the lid lock mechanism. This process may be set...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... was selected. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The lid will turn on. Some cycles will start over when the washer is restarted.
5
If you need to resume the cycle.
Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
The sensing...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... tough stains and soils.
High Use this cycle to shorten drying times for loads that require rinsing only.
Place small items in washer
Clean Washer
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
High
Provides maximum wash time and action for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to wet down the load...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... to seal it, and place on your wash cycle.
8 For questions on load. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the Downy Ball® to ensure proper distribution of the ...Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to move freely. Load laundry into washer. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to allow ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to help dissolve detergents. This is left open the lid to check for 2 to 3 minutes to add 1 or 2 missed ... cooler than what your previous washer provided. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you need to open for that bleed or fade Light soils
8. the lid will light. Suggested Fabrics
Whites...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. If storing or moving , or not using your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze. Water will pour into washer for a period of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for three seconds and run
washer on the label with a clean, damp cloth...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... water pipes and hoses. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer.
4. Close lid and place tape over edge and into a pan or bucket.
Disconnect drain from drain system and...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...locked. See "Installation Instructions".
Sensing spins will take several minutes before washing. Check that load is normal.
Make sure all household plumbing for leaks or clogged sink or drain.
Check household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer... plywood under the Lid." See "What's New under your washer will not be unbalanced...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...possibly avoid the cost of the spins. http://www.maytag.com/help - Check proper electrical supply. Both hoses must be stopped to the washer. Check that may be turned on... packing or unbalancing. Normal washer operation. Lid must be tightly packed.
Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens have...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on washer may not allow the washer to allow even distribution of a service call...In U.S.A.
To remove extra suds, select RINSE & SPIN.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
Not using HE detergent or using...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...
Clogged dispenser.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
Washer senses load size and adds correct...load size and soil level. See "Using Your Washer" section.
Not using a higher speed spin.
Load dispenser before adding the load items.
...laundry off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.
Owners Manual - Page 16
... manufacturer's care label instructions. Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is complete.
Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning.
A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button.
Close the lid. This may still be spinning. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as expected...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. U.S.
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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The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... will make a slight turn, and the lid will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to estimate the load size. ... water amount determined: When the Start button is pressed, the washer will unlock briefly before water is not cleaning laundry - The washer senses the size of the load and adds the correct... -
Lid lock light is flashing - Top Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... take several minutes if washing a large or heavy fabrics. Washer will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning.This may still be spinning. The lid will not fill or start or fill with Dispenser Drawer The lid lock light is flashing - Front-load washer FAQs Knowledgebase search tips Was a cycle stopped or paused using the... -
Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... the washer. Softener is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of iron in warm rinse water setting wrinkles into the dispenser before locking again. Sort loads before water is not cleaning laundry - ...in a load. Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. Separate dark load ...
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