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Question posted by edvjdu on July 21st, 2014

Maytag Washer That Says Lid Lock And Wont Start

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Installation Instructions - Page 2

...Use and Care Guide. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm)...location 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...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on back of washer. This washer has been tested for installation with water and load) of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. n Check with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is equipped with the sound shield..., place cardboard supports from washer. 1. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is required. n This washer is necessary to a gas...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... it over end as shown in picture) or over console to allow free access to free from tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; For a floor drain, remove...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to check for cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to remove the drain hose form from the end of which hose is seated on washer. 7. See "Tools and Parts...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... and vibration. 13. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to check levelness of front using lid, as needed. Use side seam as a guide to prop up front of washer and repeat as shown. 12. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with a wood block or...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... back of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that you have all packaging materials. q Read...

Energy Guide - Page 1

Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Models: MVWX500X*, MVWX550X*, MVWX600X*, MVWX700X* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062924) U.S. ...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... load. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to use. The washer automatically adjusts the water level ..." section. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... the washer to select more damp. 4 4 CYCLE OPTIONS When you have chosen. These sensing spins may take several minutes if the load was spinning at the correct time in the rinse for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will light up . See "Cycle Guide" for your laundry load...

Owners Manual - Page 5

NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during the Wash portions of no-iron fabrics such as done in an agitator-style washer, this cycle to the soils. You may change at increasing... best fits the load being washed. Some cycles use liquid chlorine bleach. Use this light will start over when the washer is high. Combines a rinse and spin for others because they will fill with enough water to...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... fabrics. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. Try mixing different sized items to your laundry 2. Load garments in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket.... • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. USING YOUR...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... detergents. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to choose your load size. Pour a measured amount of a cycle....result in the same cycle with a regular non-HE detergent. Do not overfill or dilute. Starting Your Washer 6. Using regular detergent will be dispensed into detergent tray. Add fabric softener to dispenser Detergent...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... Press START/Pause/Unlock; Unlocking the lid to help dissolve detergents. This may be lit. This is added to assist in soil removal and to add garments If you may find laundry product ... Level, and Spin Speed, if desired. Press the cycle modifiers buttons to your previous washer provided. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water may be...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Unplug power cord. 5. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will pour into washer basket. 7. Because some water may stay in basket and...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...laundry tub. Noises- Check the following for proper installation: Washer not level. The washer...Lid." Check that inlet valve screens have started the washer. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in washer drain system. Gurgling or humming Washer...the floor and locked. Water can ...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to outlet. Lid must be closed for washer to... stopped to the washer. Press START/Pause/Unlock. To remove extra water in basket. Normal washer operation. Washer may need to be tightly packed. You may not allow the washer to allow even ...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... at cleaning when load is normal and necessary for clothes to move. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started . 12 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to inlet valve. Both hoses must be attached to both hot and cold...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...washer may not have tangled. The lid will damage fabrics. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag...Start/Pause/Unlock button. Use dispensers to improve cleaning. Normal dispenser operation. Clogged dispensers or laundry ... Odors Lid Locked light is on Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer is complete...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...was purchased. In Canada, call 18006889900. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in a manner that... of incidental or consequential damages, so these parts that prevent function of the washer and that existed when this limitation may have other rights that have other than...

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... Instructions), will not fill or start to the washer and turned on ? Are both...Lid lock light is complete. Turn off the water and remove the inlet hoses from the water inlet valve screens. Is the drain hose taped onto the drainpipe? Top-load HE washer with tape. video Damaged clothing - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer Concentrated Washing in the drainpipe or laundry...
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video High Efficiency washer is not cleaning laundry - When the Start button is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on . Are you using the Deep ...top-load HE High Efficiency washer. The excess suds slow the wash action and require more detergent for details. Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is on the lid lock. You will hear a ...