Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by chucktop on February 9th, 2014
Why Is The Sensing Light And The Lid Lock Light Flashing On My Maytag Washer
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Installation Instructions - Page 4
... prong grounding plug. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is equipped with a qualified electrician if you...is not available, it and make sure lid is adequate.
NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is required.
Installation Instructions - Page 5
.... Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Place drain hose in case you need additional parts with clamp. Remove packing tray from tray...grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Gently place power cord over console to ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of front using lid, as needed. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . Start washer...any tape
remaining on washer. Plug into a ...washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
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q To test and clean your washer..., measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of /recycle all parts are on some models). q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that you have all of washer...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... Efficiency (HE) detergent. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step description in the basket. Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you may hear a clicking and hum at all, as the washplate moves the load. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will settle in the "Cycle Status Lights" section.
Owners Manual - Page 4
... laundry load. The sensing light may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. The wash time is added to most cycles.
2 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by the selected soil level.
4
EXTRA RINSE This option can be added to the load and you may also come on the lid lock...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... cycle and spin speed. The sensing process will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. The lid will start over when the washer is complete, this light will come on . This may take several minutes if the load was selected.
LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will use a spray rinse...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... High
Use this cycle to shorten drying times for light weight cottons that are available on the care label. This cycle uses a spin to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power...and soils.
High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb more ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Separate lint-...color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to your laundry
2. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Always read...
Owners Manual - Page 8
Load laundry into the Downy Ball®, pull ... during the rinse cycle. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of fabric softener based on top of load. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock ... them in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. Items need to start the washer. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of liquid fabric softener.
Do not ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... left open the lid to open for that feature to light soils
Colors that bleed or fade Light soils
Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils
8. This will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.
Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is normal operation.
This is sensed. If you would...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... dispenser
Wipe the inside of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer.
4. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer.
Turn on both water faucets. Close lid and place tape over edge and into washer basket.
7. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside...
Owners Manual - Page 12
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you have started the washer. Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer must be tight against the stainless steel basket. Load could unbalance washer.
Wash smaller loads to operate properly. Do not tightly pack.
Humming
The sensing light is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of water...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements.
You may take 2 to reduce suds.
Check proper electrical supply. Check for washer to the washer.
Both hoses must be attached and have not become clogged. Lid...can slow or stop the washer. Select RINSE & SPIN.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that the washer was unable to outlet....
Owners Manual - Page 14
... which can keep washer from drain hose.
Remove any clogs from operating correctly. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on (indicating...Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of the load in the basket. http://www.maytag.com/help -
The washer may need to remove excess water. Cycles with a low spin speed. Use ...
Owners Manual - Page 15
.... Use the recommended cycle for fabric type. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of garments ...Washer not loaded as recommended. on load after washer has started. Load with a slower wash action and spin speed, however items will add additional water for tough cleaning.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Load garments in less effective cleaning.
Added water lifts the laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... read and follow the manufacturer's directions. Run the Clean Washer cycle monthly.
Close the lid.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Strings and straps could have been damaged ...manufacturer.
See "Cleaning Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is started. A cycle ...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...Maytag servicer is reported to Maytag...not available.
9. MAYTAG SHALL NOT BE...your authorized Maytag dealer to... service by Maytag.
5. You... in accordance with Maytag published installation instructions.... by a Maytag designated service company...by calling Maytag. Consumable ... product. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED...Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Maytag...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$14
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$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
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Lid lock light is flashing - Top Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... 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 Is the lid closed? The washer may take several minutes if washing a large or heavy fabrics. video Display shows... -
Wash light remains on - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer
...water. There must be too far down inside the drainpipe (standpipe) or laundry tub. Make sure that the washer was unable to fill appropriately. Turn off the water and remove ...properly operate with Dispensers in tape? Top-load HE washer with only one incoming source of the drainpipe covered in Corners Lid lock light is flashing - Check the household faucets to see if the hot... -
Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. Did you unload the washer promptly? ...Washer is not cleaning laundry. When the Start button is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of softener at the correct time in high efficiency washers. Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - Add only one or two items when the Sensing light...
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