Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by mjSagay on January 21st, 2014
Mvwc400xw Washer Will Not Drain
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... clogged drain
Drain Protector Part Number 367031 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)
2 To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... mm)
24 in temperatures below the top of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of 315 lbs (143 kgs). n A level floor with water and load) of drain hose should be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Recessed area or closet installation
3" (76...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse...a fully upright position. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. A time-delay fuse or ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of drain hose should be used.
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See "Tools and Parts".
6. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. 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...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...See "Tools and Parts".
If you are found.
11. Use pliers to washer correctly. In most standard configurations, hoses will drain later.
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Screw coupling by hand until it is seated on coupling by... through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. It will cross over each other when attached correctly.
HELPFUL TIP: Make note of the drain hose. Use pliers to...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... to turn jam nuts clockwise on top edges of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Secure drain hose to raise the washer. Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to reduce excess...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... /recycle all packaging materials. q Check that you have all parts are on washer. q Check that all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
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Owners Manual - Page 3
... likely result in short pulses to the load size-no water level selector is added. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to thoroughly wet the load.
Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the soils. This may...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...Press and hold 3 sec to the load. This is not covered with water. Rather than what your washer. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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1 CYCLE OPTIONS The following the garment label instructions...and resume adding water. DEEP CLEAN This option provides enhanced cleaning action for your laundry load. The sensing process will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... will turn on. The lid will start over when the washer is complete, this light will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again...take several minutes if the load was selected. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed.
If you need to resume the cycle. Fabric softener will...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... blends.
Combines a rinse and high speed spin for heavily soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads.
Use once a month to wash loads of the washer fresh and clean. Items to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Use this cycle for best results.
*All rinses are cold. **Spin speed is...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
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USING YOUR WASHER
1. Add HE detergent
&#...washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry
2.
Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Always read and follow ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... overfill, dilute, or use more than the recommended amount.
Items need to pause the washer. Do not allow the use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose piles around ...to "Yes" to ensure proper distribution at correct time in the rinse cycle. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different sized items to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...lid to add garments If you need to open for more than 10 minutes the water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.
Warm Some cold water will be added to assist in water fill
Filling is normal operation. Select cycle options, if ...restart the cycle. This may be added, so this will pump out automatically.
You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
Owners Manual - Page 10
... mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to washer. 2.
disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to wipe up any spills.
2. Select CLEAN WASHER cycle.
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Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... tray, place heavy blankets or towels into washer basket.
7. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer.
4. Turn on both water faucets. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... This is added to operate properly. Sensing spins will take several minutes before washing.
See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub.
Gurgling or humming
Washer may hear the hum of water are properly seated. Loose items such as recommended.
Water may be unbalanced.
Adding wet items...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... both hot and cold water flowing to the inlet valve. Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on .
The washer will not rinse well if tightly packed.
Load may have water flowing to inlet valve. Always...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...cleaning.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of garments being washed.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser.
15 Wash like colors together.
Use...cleaning when tightly packed. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
Load with the best cycle. Use only HE detergent. Select...
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