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Question posted by niDar on January 12th, 2014
Mvwc400xw Wont Spin Fix
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2
Install your washer in the top of the washer. Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer...EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack)
Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer)
Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)
4" min (102 mm)
Level
Wood block
Ruler ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
power cord on the sides. Installing on washer, and water pressure of washer. Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position.
Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. It is recommended that the ground path is adequate.
Remove shipping base
To... operation and to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
48" (1.2 m)
Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. Place drain hose in standpipe
Drain hose form
Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open...drain port and secure with separate directions. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub.
You may need to step 6. See "Tools and Parts".
6. Free power cord
...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...failure, replace the hoses every 5 years.
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 each... connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to faucets or washer. You may enter washer. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to inlet valves. NOTE: Both hoses must be ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... or similar object that will support weight of front using lid, as needed. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to check levelness of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet.
If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...installed. q Check that all parts are on some models). Select any tape
remaining on washer. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended ...grounding method. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. 16.
q Remove protective film from back of /recycle all of powdered...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... level for your past agitator-style washer. It may take several minutes before water is needed. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket... amount of detergent to determine the amount of suds for clothes to a traditional agitator-style washer.
WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID?
This low-water wash method uses less water and energy...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... and the lid will be 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. This is not covered with water. ...the lid. At each stage of these spins. You will hear a click, the basket will first perform a self-test on the type of a cycle. These sensing spins may change at different stages in short...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. This may take several minutes if the load was selected.
The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will be opened. Fabric softener will come on. Remove...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... that require rinsing only. High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. The washer will absorb more water than other fabric types. Place small items in washer
Clean Washer
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
High
Provides maximum wash time and action for loads that are lightly soiled...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...givers.
Add a measured amount of detergent to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 USING YOUR WASHER
1.
HE detergents are made to use. Add HE detergent
• Empty pockets...for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to your laundry
2. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... than the recommended amount. Do not use of fabric softener based on load. Load laundry into washer. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse portion ... of the fabric softener during the rinse cycle. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... If you need to open for 2 to 3 minutes to filling. This may be added, so this will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Warm Some cold water will be added to assist in soil removal and to your previous...
Colors that bleed or fade Light soils
Dark colors that feature to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to check for several minutes if the load was...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... use abrasive products.
10 NOTE: For best results, do not use more than recommended amount of hose failure. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to washer. 2. Close washer lid.
4. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a period of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker. Press START/Pause/Unlock.
Make sure the...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... fall between basket and tub or may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Vibration or Off-Balance
Check the following for proper installation:
Washer not level. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Avoid washing single items.
Use Bulky cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... take 2 to reduce suds. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens have water flowing to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on .
Select RINSE & SPIN.
Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.
Ensure there...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... measure correctly. Lower drain hose if the end is higher than normal.
To remove extra suds, select RINSE & SPIN.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not clogged.
The washer is normal.
The washer may be on load size and soil level. Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may need to be attached...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with dry items only. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser.
15 Add only 1 or 2 garments after.... Not using a higher speed spin.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to washer.
Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer.
Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning.
Run the Clean Washer cycle monthly.
Strings and straps could have been damaged before washing. Items may have tangled. See the "Cycle...
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