Home » Maytag » Laundry Washers » Maytag MAH5500BWW

Maytag MAH5500BWW Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Maytag MAH5500BWW - Neptune Series 27'' Front-Load Washer.
Need a Maytag MAH5500BWW manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!

Maytag Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by watLayla on September 13th, 2014

How To Change A Maytag Water Fill Valve On Mah5500bww

The person who posted this question about this Maytag product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 19th, 2014 4:54 PM

This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.

BusterDoogen

Member since:
October 30th, 2011

Points: 28,565,407

1,100
points

Go herefor the parts & repair guide. Be sure to search with your extended model number. Go here at 2:08 min. point for the valve replacement procedure.

I hope this is helpful to you!

Please respond to my effort to provide you with the best possible solution by using the "Acceptable Solution" and/or the "Helpful" buttons when the answer has proven to be helpful. Please feel free to submit further info for your question, if a solution was not provided. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

Related Maytag MAH5500BWW Manual Pages

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... /pause pad to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle. INDICATOR LIGHTS Door locked - WATER USE The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to increase or decrease the end of cycle signal volume. Fill time will illuminate when the pad...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

...top-loading washers, it is important to the soil level of detergent used with small or lightly soiled loads. FEATURES DETERGENT Your Maytag Neptune® washer is best if both laundry ...amount of the load, load size, and water hardness**. Pour the recommended amount of the respective manufacturers. ** To determine water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or State...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

...; When warm rinse is closed. • This may start the clothes washer. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... It should be set to reduce sudsing. • Load is Too Wet at the faucets for front load washers. Leaks Water • Make sure door is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility...

Service Manual - Page 4

...WASHER CONTROLS ...1 - 5 INPUT DEFINITIONS ...1 - 6 OUTPUT DEFINITIONS ...1 - 8 CYCLE SEQUENCE DEFINITIONS ...1 - 1 0 M I O N ...i C O N T E N T S ...i i SECTION 1. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING 2 - 1 ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT ...2 - 1 ELECTRICAL TESTS ...2-2 Grounded Components ...2-2 Voltage Checks ...2-2 Water Valve... 3 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS ii CONTENTS I N...

Service Manual - Page 5

...Maximum Spin Speed Is Not Reached 3-9 Wash Cycle Takes Longer Than Normal 3 - 1 0 Suds Coming Out Of Door ...3 - 1 0 Washer Will Not Start ...3 - 1 1 Motor Phase Test ...3 - 1 2 TIMER TEMPLATE OVERLAY ...3 - 1 3 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ...3-14 SECTION 4. WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS 6 - 1 WATER VALVE...6 - 1 WATER LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH...6-2 AIR DOME HOSE ...6-2 DISPENSER ASSEMBLY ...6-3 FRONT...

Service Manual - Page 9

...washer securely on the back of the washer and snap into drain standpipe. Then route the drain hose through the drain hose strap on all Maytag products operating on the water... C designations on the water valve bracket for all four legs. Slide the washer back into a properly grounded and polarized receptacle. Figure 1-4 Figure 1-5 4. Slide the washer into consideration. Standpipe must...

Service Manual - Page 10

...; lbs) (± 3in. Cabinet dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 27 ½" (69.85cm) D x 36" (91.44cm )H . lbs) (± 10in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Power cord must be connected to 1. Dr ain hose attaches to water valv e. WASH LEVEL 3-4 inches RINSE LEVEL 4-5 inches Four-foot inlet hoses w ith inlet washers and attaches to pump and w ill...

Service Manual - Page 11

...the Neptune washer control system.) Figure 1-7 16008373-01 Prior To Series 17 © 1998 Maytag ...Neptune horizontal axis washer generally consists of input signals from the timer, and acts upon those inputs. WASHER CONTROLS The control system in the washer, including the motor and motor control, user input switches, user indicator lights, the door latch and lock assembly, water valves...

Service Manual - Page 12

...machine control will be run when the washer is closed switches wired in the tub is below the full level for that calls for the water valves is locked. PRESSURE SWITCH INPUT The ... water level has been reached. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is present, this is provided by three normally-closed , supplying power for the water valves ...

Service Manual - Page 13

... drive cycle and a 5.8 second advance time (See Timer Input Charts). The tach input is used for each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-7 When the washer is at 14 times the speed of the spinner (14:1 belt ratio). If the machine control commands a spin speed above...

Service Manual - Page 15

... rinse temperature. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. When the timer is in the pressure switch. When the water level is below the full level, the pressure...energize the cold Water Valve Output and monitor the water temperature. It then energizes the hot Water Valve Output and monitors the Water Temperature Sensor Input until the timer inputs change. In the first...

Service Manual - Page 16

... were to 16 only), and Water Valve Outputs are de-energized. This ...27 sec. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Note that the Delay indicator is no longer energized. washers...washer until the timer inputs change. D E L AY During a Delay increment, the door Lock Wax Motor Output, Door Locked Light Output (Series 17 and later only), Motor Torque Output, "On" light (Series...

Service Manual - Page 22

...water valve for use as follows: 1. Door Lock Mechanism Check the wax motor for readings which fall within the lower scale. Remove the wire harness from the washer. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag...resistance of the thermistor, run a cold water fill and measure the resistance again. The thermistor in the water valve changes in resistance in the connector (Figure 2-3)....

Service Manual - Page 35

... will shut down . If the board does not see a change the plastic inlet screens to prevent flooding in the water valve inlet hose near the dispener inlet. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. Replace the complete door lock mechanism. This is to metal screened washers and remove the nozzle extender found in the event...

Service Manual - Page 37

.... The wax motors are loose. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. Replace the motor if the motor teminals are activated...the plastic shroud. Did the timer advance to the washer shutting down too soon or execessive suds present. Check ...cap to see if the cap was placed on the water valves. Change the inertial switch if suds were not detected. Door...

Service Manual - Page 89

...Rinse Tumble - 195 Watts Top Spin - 800 Watts (Wattage readings taken with inlet washers and attached to water valve. Cabinet Dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 271/2" (69.85cm) D x 36" (91.44cm...clothes load. lbs. 18.5 in . lbs.) (+3 in . MAH4000/MAH5500A CONTROL FACIA SECTION 2. Total water usage is supplemental to 1. SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY ELECTRICAL MOTOR POWER USAGE TUMBLER SPEED WATER ...

Service Manual - Page 95

...(WH11) Power Hot Water Valve P5 (WH11) Cold Water Valve P5 (WH11) Door Lock Wax Motor Bleach Water Valve Softener Water Valve Delay Light P5 (WH11... P2/4 (OR 40) P3/7 (YL 36) Line Relay Com (BK 27) P7/1 (OR7) P7/2 (BU 9) P7/4 (BR 14) Not ...OR 2) 16010199 (16008373-03) 8 Revised 7/00 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company SECTION 7. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION FUNCTION Colors (Fabric Switch...

Service Manual - Page 97

..., water valve and...water valve is activated the same as the previously used wax motor. DISPENSER FLUME DISPENSER BOTTOM DETERGENT WASH INLET HOSE RECIRCULATION PUMP The Recirculation Pump is accessible from the baseframe. (See Figure 8-5) Figure 8-3 NOZZLE WAS REMOVED 16010199 (16008373-03) 10 Revised 7/00 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company The pump is connected in series...

Service Manual - Page 109

...Water fill in the spin basket with no clothes in . lbs. 18.5 in . Crated 187lb. (85kg.) Approx. (+ 3 ft. lbs.) (+ 3 in . lbs.) (+ 3 ft. General Information ©2001 Maytag...Washer (MAH7500A) Water...Washer (MAH5500B) 1000 RPM No tuning of the spin basket WASH LEVEL 2-3 inches RINSE LEVEL 3-5 inches Four foot inlet hoses with clothes load...connection. Cabinet Dimensions: 27" (68.58cm)... WATER ...

Service Manual - Page 110

...temperature selection determines water fill temperature. The stain cycle option also adds rinse time to the main wash. The temperature of the door. General Information ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company... water valve will be locked and the machine will begin after the water reaches the wash fill level. General Flow Of A Complete Wash Cycle There are similar to the MAH4000 washer,...

Maytag Knowledge Base Results

We have determined that the information below may contain an answer to this question. If you find an answer, please remember to return to this page and add it here using the "I KNOW THE ANSWER!" button above. It's that easy to earn points!

Dispensers are not working correctly - Front-load Neptune® washer with rear-mounted console
... I clean my front-load washer dispensers? Front-load Epic Z washer Not draining, not spinning out water, wet loads - washer with water and a soft cloth...correctly - Dispensers are not working correctly. Front-load Neptune® Are the additives (detergent, fabric softener... on the dispenser. Always use any excess laundry additives. follow the detergent manufacturer's directions....
Not draining, not spinning out water, wet loads - Neptune® front-load washer
... drain hose form or hose retainer on the fabric being washed. Your washer is retained in the Manuals and Literature search below . Front-load washer FAQs Knowledgebase search tips Sounds during spin. Not draining, not spinning out water, wet loads - Neptune® Was Max Extract selected? Ideal for details; Is the end of...
Hot water fills slowly - Top-load washers
... the washer. The washer will not fill or start - Top-load washer Washer will not properly operate with agitator. Top-load washer Not filling or not starting - The stream of hot water a washer uses, while still providing good washing performance. Your new washer has a water valve that allows hot, cold or a mix into the washer. Are the water inlet valve screens...