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Question posted by marianvanwyk on April 23rd, 2012

Lightning Strike. Display Reads 6.6 And Won't Run.

Hi, have a maytag washer model mah5500bww. Lightning struck close to the house and caused the garage door and my washing machine to show power but not work. The washer shows 6.6 on the digital readout. Nothing on it works. Any suggestions?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

...model, serial number and phone number) or call: Maytag Services, LLC 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for operation of a Maytag® Neptune® washer! If you have been previously cleaned in, washed...receptacle which is located on a data plate on your washer. For best results, we suggest reading this guide. As with the instructions for deaf, ...door.

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... or cooking oil.These items may reduce washing efficiency and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. • When washing big bulky items or a couple of ... washing heavily soiled loads, it is used for several minutes.This will resume. • Close door carefully to the washing compartment. 18. d. Unplug power supply cord before using a washing machine or combination washer-...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... heater can be cold to provide a warm wash of approximately 105˚ F and cold wash of short and long soak and gentle spin speed. Care labels define cold water as the washer determines the temperature of loads, select wrinkle free fabrics setting. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control features vary by model. Alternating periods of approximately 65˚...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

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Use and Care Guide - Page 7

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Use and Care Guide - Page 9

..., tilt slightly inward, according to illustration #2 and remove from the washer before doing a load of laundry. 1 2 3 OFTENER BLEACH FILL AX M S M AX FILL 8 Follow illustration #3 to remove the cap covering the siphon tube for a rinse and spin cycle to remove any excess laundry additives. Run warm water and a soft brush or cloth over the two parts...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

...door assembly). 2) Move the door to a work surface and transfer four door screws to the opposite side of bleach to use. Prepare the washer for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call Maytag... securely attach hinges to door assembly. 9) Close door and check to see that clothes washer operates properly. 9 customers using the following procedure: 1) Swing door fully open position on ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

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Use and Care Guide - Page 13

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Service Manual - Page 10

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Service Manual - Page 11

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Service Manual - Page 22

...run a cold water fill and measure the resistance again. Remove the wire harness from the washer. There should be a notable difference in the resistance readings. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag Corporation 2-2 Always shut off the machine... off electrical power to determine whether all ground wires linking panel and components are shown on the display of the ...

Service Manual - Page 29

...run properly, phase A or C is not functioning. Disconnect power to the washer... prior to the base. Replace motor if terminals are fastened properly to -start button. 9. Reassemble the drip shield cover onto the motor control. 8. Perform the motor 5. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag...the connector housing. If the...washer when finished. There should show...

Service Manual - Page 118

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Service Manual - Page 122

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Service Manual - Page 131

... by washer control board. Low water level contacts of pressure switch not seen as resetting at speed If random, suspect incoming power supply ...Wash/Tumble) Water valve thermistor readings are reversed 10 Locked rotor condition during a spin 11 (Not used) 12 (Not used) 13 Low Speed Unbalance Detected. 14 (Not used) 15 (Not Used) Trigger Action to what is being demanded by machine...

Service Manual - Page 132

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Service Manual - Page 134

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Service Manual - Page 135

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Service Manual - Page 136

... tach signal is read as • Clear the diagnostic code and open and the door recheck; Replace motor control board 25 Motor tach signal Tach signal exists 1. Teardown & Wiring Information ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 3-6 Replace motor control board exists without without torque motor running Action to be Taken (LED Washer only) See list...

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