Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by shopough on December 21st, 2013
Mvwc400xw0 Will Not Spin
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... supplied:
NOTE: All parts supplied 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
Beaded tie strap
Drain hose with clamp
Inlet hoses with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP
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Installation Instructions - Page 3
...cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
power cord on washer, and water pressure of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. ...laundry tub must be exposed to 120° F (49° C). To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in temperatures below the top of washer. You will need a sump pump system. Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... to remove all shipping materials for proper operation.
NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type...shut.
2. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... to allow free access to free from tub. Be sure to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel.
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with clamp...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... attached and have water flowing to prevent clogs. Do not use tape or sealants on washer. If you must be connected to water faucets with new inlet hoses with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to inlet valves.
Damage can result. In most standard configurations...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... using lid, as needed. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7 Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to check levelness of washer. When washer is level, skip to turn jam nuts clockwise...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your tools. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer.
q Check that all packaging materials. q Remove protective film from back of /recycle all parts are on...
Owners Manual - Page 3
.... Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. HE detergents are different from those of the clothes will be added.
For example, you may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... spins. WASH
You will use the warmest wash water safe for your washer. Select a wash temperature based on , then washer is normal. Press and hold 3 sec to start over when the washer is...of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. Rather than what your laundry load.
At each stage of water has been added for detailed descriptions.
4 ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... will be opened. The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Avoid opening the lid during sensing.
RINSE
You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed. This may take several minutes if the load was...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... than other fabric types. High Low High High High
Use this cycle to wet down the load before washing.
Place small items in washer
Clean Washer
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
High
Provides maximum wash time and action for others because they will fill with enough water to wash loads...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...noticeable mold or mildew.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance.
Loose ...information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to your laundry
2. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.
4.
Load laundry into washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer
5. Do not overfill or dilute. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added...correct time in the rinse cycle. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been designed to dispense fabric softener in cycle.
Add fabric softener
Load...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...care label instructions to avoid damage to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to start the wash cycle.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to your ...to the desired setting. 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 ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your clothes. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to washer. 2. disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses. 2.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle.
Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Unplug...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... be out of the sensing spins after you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Vibration or Off-Balance
Check the following for leaks or clogged sink or drain.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Unbalanced loading can backup out of water for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as metal snaps...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...'t run .
To remove suds, cancel cycle. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Washer may hear the hum of the spins.
Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to reduce suds.
Do not add more water to outlet. Always measure...
Owners Manual - Page 14
..., leaving the load wetter than 4.5" (114 mm).
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on (indicating that inlet valve screens are not clogged. Add only 1 or 2 garments after cycle
Too much HE detergent...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... stains
Wash load not completely covered in less effective cleaning. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water.
Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based...Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Load is complete to avoid dye transfer.
See the "Cycle Guide" to move.
Not using a higher speed spin. Use only ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... measure correctly. See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is started. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions.
Solution
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before...
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