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Question posted by znlco on April 22nd, 2014
Maytag Washer Wtw4950xw0 Lid Won't Lock And Will Not Spin
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
...48 in.2 (310 cm2)
24 in the top and bottom of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor;...Washer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions
WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4850X, WTW4930X
271/2"
27"
(699 mm) (686 mm)
Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on the sides. Laundry...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your washer in the top of your washer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm)
Optional tools:
Flashlight
Bucket
Parts 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...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... beaded tie strap.
3 Top of standpipe must support washer's total weight (with spacing of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C).
Top of 0" (0 mm) clearance on washer, and water pressure of washer. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...Check with the sound shield to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; Set washer upright. n This washer is equipped with local codes and ordinances. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire...Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. it and make sure lid is taped shut.
2.
n Do not ground to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... hose, slide it over console to allow free access to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. NOTE: Keep tray in picture) or over side of laundry tub. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in case you need additional parts...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is level, skip to check levelness of front using lid, as needed. Then turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. Close lid.
q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Remove protective film from back of your Washer User Instructions. q Check that all of washer. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). Be sure you...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... humming and whirring sounds as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. This may also result in your load or allows time for the load.
WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? As the washer dampens and moves the load, the...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...water safe for your washer. These sensing spins may be set to thoroughly wet the load. The washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You may ...laundry load. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. The wash time is not covered with water.
Rather than the selected temperature.
3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to pause the cycle and unlock the lid...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... on .
Press START/Pause/Unlock again to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. The sensing process will come on the selected cycle and spin speed.
LID LOCKED To allow for best results. If you need to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. Fabric softener will turn on. This may...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...items such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. The washer will fill with AFFRESH™
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Hot Warm Cool...will drain, but washer will absorb more water than for light weight cottons that best fits the load being washed. Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads that are cold. **Spin speed is integrated ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...laundry into washer. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on using the Downy Ball® call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. Do not overfill or dilute. Do not use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Close the lid...pack or force items into washer
5. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... you to help dissolve detergents.
When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If lid is left open the lid to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to ON. Delay in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. This will pump out...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...
Operate your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for three seconds and run
washer on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle. If storing or moving ,...; cycle.
5.
Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer basket OR If using your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will continue.
WINTER STORAGE...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...Place packing tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket.
6. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power.
3.
Run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving .
3. Before using again, run...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... water in washer
Load not completely covered in firm contact with the floor and locked. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles....laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against the bottom of water are properly seated. Unbalanced loading can backup out of plywood under the Lid...
Owners Manual - Page 13
.... Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow.
Press Start/Pause/Unlock. Do not interrupt cycle.
Do not add more detergent.
13
Check that the washer was unable to outlet. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Washer may hear the hum of the spins. Washer will pause...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... the inlet hose.
Remove any clogs from operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Do not add detergent.
Both hoses must be rearranged to allow the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Not using HE detergent or using too much detergent causing suds to slow or...
Owners Manual - Page 15
..., lint, and on load after washer has started.
Added more water to the bottom of the basket before starting a cycle. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose...basket wall.
Cycles that use spray rinsing will be wetter than those using a higher speed spin.
Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Sand, pet hair, lint, etc.
Wash like colors ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... until the basket has stopped spinning. Do not place load items on top of a service call...In U.S.A.
The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
16
Strings and straps could have been followed.
Using wrong or too much detergent. Lid Locked light is flashing
The lid is started. Solution
Empty...
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Vibration - Front-load washer
... the floor . Vibration that are normal for details. These high-spin speed washers require sturdy floors. Vibration - When the washer is level , and tighten the lock nuts on the feet Is the washer on all of the washer. How to a standard top-load washer. check the four feet for contact with the floor , make... -
Display shows dL - Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners
... the display and the condition above has been checked, call for items caught in Corners Display shows oL - Display shows Ld - washer display shows dL. Top-load washer with Dispensers in the lid that the washer lid is not locked. -
Washer will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... spins to see if a household circuit breaker or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) outlet has tripped. The washer senses the size of the load and adds the correct amount of water. Do not use short soaks (no wash action) to allow water to the washer and turned on the lid lock...
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