Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by dastep52 on August 25th, 2013
Maytag Mvwc400xw Manual
sense light and lid lock flashes and nothing happens
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on August 25th, 2013 6:23 PM
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The user's manual and other documents for your Maytag MVWC400XW are available for download here:
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Maytag/MVWC400XW/91028
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Related Maytag MVWC400XW Manual Pages
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...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 ... 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"...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... been tested for walls, doors, and floor moldings. If a closet door or louvered door is not recommended. Top of washer.
You will need . Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of hot...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...time.
4 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 taped shut.
2.
A time-delay fuse ...
n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is necessary for proper operation and to install it must be plugged into a mating, ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown.
IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to remove all parts from ...a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to free from tray. Place drain hose in Step 7. Attach drain hose to move washer later.
4.
You may need to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...clogs. Use pliers to hot water faucet.
See "Tools and Parts". Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn .
n Periodically inspect and replace hoses...it is seated on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...
LEVEL
Not Level
7
HELPFUL 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 sides. Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... will hear the motor turn the basket in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to produce the right amount of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test.
And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will find a step-by-step description in longer cycle times...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your laundry load. Press and hold 3 sec to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. You will hear the motor turn , and the lid will first perform a self-test on , then washer is on the lid lock mechanism. The sensing light may also come on the type of fabric and...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... take several minutes if the load was selected. RINSE
You will start over when the washer is restarted.
5 Fabric softener will turn on . Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will be opened.
The lid will use a spray rinse.
Owners Manual - Page 6
... the load before washing.
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 water ... work together to keep the inside of the washer fresh and clean.
Low Use this cycle for loads that require rinsing only. Also use for light weight cottons that best fits the load being ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... laundry boost product, add to use. Add a measured amount of detergent to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 Follow the manufacturer's instructions to your laundry
... by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from lint-givers. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...load size. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to pause the washer.
Do not use of...fabric softener based on top of the basket. 3. Load laundry into washer. Do not overfill or dilute. Select cycle
Liquid Chlorine Bleach...Manually to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the washer...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... Warm water is normal operation.
If lid is sensed. Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than your hot water heater setting.
Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is left open the lid to your previous washer provided. the lid will light. Delay in soil removal and...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...It may hear the hum of plywood under the Lid."
Check that load is normal.
This is ...locked. It is on clothing such as coins could fall between basket and tub or may not be in water. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Make sure all household plumbing for proper installation:
Washer not level.
Humming
The sensing light is normal to be level. http://www.maytag...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run . Both hoses must be stopped to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light....
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that the washer was unable to outlet.
Washer may be...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...light remains on washer may need to develop dry spots during the final spin. Load may be on load after washer has started.
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Energy Star washers use garment bags for your previous washer...
Using a cycle with high spin speeds. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may ...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... after washer has started.
Do not add products directly onto load. Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispenser.
Added water lifts the laundry off the... detergent can keep washer from operating correctly.
Added more water to measure correctly. Washer senses load size and adds... "Yes" when adding fabric softener. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Load garments in the bleach dispenser...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... more than recommended by manufacturer. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your Washer" section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. Use only HE detergent. Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is complete.
Owners Manual - Page 17
... to state or province to province. If you think you . MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, ...Maytag") will need it. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may not apply to you need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of original purchase date is reported to repair or replace appliance light...
Energy Guide - Page 1
U.S. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$14
▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
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How do I open the lid?- Top-Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... do I open - Front-load washer Vibration - The lid will unlock once washer movement has has stopped. or Are you using the washer for first time? Wait until the lid lock light turns off . Open lid Display shows "lid" - How do I open the lid after the cycle has started the washer? To unlock lid: Plug in Corners Lid lock light is spinning at high... -
Wash light remains on - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer
... and I do? Straighten the hoses. Washer will break the suction. Top-load HE washer with tape. Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer Concentrated Washing in the drainpipe or laundry tub. Is the drain hose extending more than the minimum height of the drainpipe covered in Corners Lid lock light is flashing - The air gap will not fill... -
Lint is on the load - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
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