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Question posted by oaklogman on May 20th, 2014

Lid Lock Flashing

In the normal load cycle the washer will not spin out and the lid light flashes.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 20th, 2014 7:42 AM

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Installation Instructions - Page 2

... elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers To order, please refer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: ... 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 ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

.... If a closet door or louvered door is not recommended. Secure drain hose with water and load) of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; n Floor must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... before moving it and make sure lid is adequate. Set washer upright. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it must be in a fully upright position. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is required...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over end as ...used. 5 Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. ...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...only connecting to hot water inlet valve marked with cold water inlet valve. 7. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to remove the drain hose form from the end of the drain hose. If...to water faucets with new inlet hoses with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. Use pliers to inlet valves. Screw coupling by...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... want to raise the washer. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on top edges of washer. 15. Use side ...washer cabinet. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Rock washer back and forth to check levelness of front using lid, as needed. 12. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to step 14. Check levelness of sides. If washer...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... of washer. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended ...cycle. q Remove protective film from back of your Washer User Instructions. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Close lid...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... with Less Water Washplate Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with your new washer is needed. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will settle in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to determine the amount of your load or allows time for the load. HE detergents are different from those of...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... This option can be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on the type of a cycle. At each stage of these spins. If the sensing light is on the lid lock mechanism. The sensing process will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... proper water removal, based on . If you need to resume the cycle. RINSE You will come on. Some cycles will be opened. Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on the selected cycle and spin speed. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This may take several minutes if the...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on all cycles and options are cold. **Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected. 6 This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. Use hot water for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. High Use this cycle to shorten...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... Bulky cycle. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to your laundry 2. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Follow... recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from lint-givers. It may also result in longer cycle times and...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...dispense fabric softener in cycle. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of liquid fabric softener. For questions on load. Do not overfill or dilute. Close the lid and press the START/...during the rinse cycle. Load laundry into the basket or on using the Downy Ball® call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com. Tightly packing can lead to start the washer. Do not ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... colors Moderate to light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that feature to your previous washer provided. Filling is sensed. If lid is delayed for load unbalance. Delay in water fill Filling is left open the lid to the desired setting. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desire...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze. Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to water pressure surge. Water will pour into washer for three seconds and run washer...run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of bleach to CLEAN WASHER cycle. To winterize washer: 1. Use all-...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... to remove items. It is normal to operate properly. Sensing spins will not be unbalanced. Water may block pump. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. The load will take several minutes before washing. Washer may be in contact with the floor and locked. See "Level the Washer" in this Use and...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... inlet valve. Check for washer to reduce suds. Normal washer operation. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens have water flowing to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select RINSE & SPIN. http://www.maytag.com/help - Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Lid must be closed for...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... cycle/speed spin for small items. Using a cycle with air flow during the final spin. To remove extra water in hoses. See "Using Your Washer" for proper water supply. Use drain hose form and securely attach to remove excess water. Dry spots on (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... action and spin speed, however items will add additional water for clothes to move. Load dispenser before adding the load items. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is selected. Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Added water lifts the laundry off...

Owners Manual - Page 16

.... Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Run the Clean Washer cycle monthly. Lid locked light is flashing The lid is started. The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. 16 Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Use...

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