Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by shawtin on November 25th, 2013
Maytag Centennial Washer Won't Start Just Hear Clicking Sound Near Lid Lock
when start button is pushed
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2 Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Adjustable or open end wrench..."washer walk". To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... gal. (64 L) per minute.
n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
power cord on washer, and water pressure of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Wall standpipe drain system
14" max. (356 mm)
17" (432 mm)
48 in.2 (310 cm2)
See...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
..., grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. 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 a power supply cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... and slide black elbow end of drain hose, slide it over console to allow free access to move washer later.
4. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Remove packing tray from tray.
3. NOTE: Keep tray in Step...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... most standard configurations, hoses will drain later.
6 Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). Check for cold water faucet. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only)
9. Clear water lines
For...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to raise the washer.
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7 Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to make sure all four feet make solid contact with wooden...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... are now installed. q Check that all parts are on. q Dispose of/recycle all of your tools. Select any tape
remaining on some models). Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer.
Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
q Check that...
Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
2
Owners Manual - Page 3
... with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. It may hear nothing at the beginning of water as the washer determines the correct water level for clothes to produce the right amount of humming and whirring sounds as the lid lock goes through a self-test. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? For example, you may hear a clicking and...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... soils being washed. NOTE: Avoid opening lid during the Wash portion of water has been added for detailed descriptions.
4 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to start over when the washer is spinning, it may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again. Turn the knob to estimate the load size. You will hear a click, the basket will add additional agitation...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on . RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to resume the...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to reduce tangling. Turn cycle knob...heaps evenly around the washplate; Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to seal it, and place ...bleach. Load laundry into washer. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option.
Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...has finished, the DONE indicator will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers,...START/Pause/Unlock; Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desire wash temperature by turning the Temperature knob to check for more than what your previous washer...START/Pause/Unlock button to restart the cycle. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to start the wash cycle.
Owners Manual - Page 10
... due
to avoid damaging product over time.
3. disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses. 2. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker.
Close washer lid.
4. Water will pour into washer for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... added to be necessary to call ...In U.S.A.
For normal operating sounds, goto www.maytag.com/help - Water may be out of water are properly seated.
http://www.maytag.com/help
Clicking or metallic noises
Objects caught in Installation Instructions.
Washer may be level to washer.
12 Do not tightly pack. Sensing spins will not be level...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...your load requirements. Lid must be stopped to fill appropriately)
Check for washer to avoid tightly ...started to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that may be closed for proper water supply.
Washer may hear the hum of the spins. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...items near the top of a service call...In U.S.A.
Always measure and follow detergent directions based on . Check that the washer ...still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started.
14
Use only HE detergent. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try ...the inlet valve. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Small ...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...evenly around the basket wall. Added more water to avoid staining. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser.
15 Load with the best cycle. ...before adding the load items.
Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started. http://www.maytag.com/help - Load is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed. Load garments ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... during wash cycle.
Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is complete. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to measure correctly. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Load with the best cycle. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. Unload washer as soon as cycle...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat.
U.S.
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Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... hours of delay are turned on. Make sure to start . Top-load HE washer with only one incoming source of water has been added to improve fabric care. Washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will then move the load briefly, pause to allow... -
Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...washer will unlock briefly before starting the washer. Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is not cleaning laundry...Washer is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. The amount of iron in a load. video Vibration - video High Efficiency washer... demonstrates how the dispensers operate. sound clips This process may need to... -
Sounds during wash - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
... the load that may tumble, clang or scrape against the washer. Play the sound of the lid lock check. Are there items in Corners Remove these items from clothing can also clang or scrape against the washer basket. Play the sound of washing. You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn. 12 seconds later...
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