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Question posted by carlpennebaker on July 9th, 2010

Door Locks And Unlocks Before/after Dispensing Soap Then Relocks..is This Normal

The door locks when the start button is pressed....the unit dispenses the soap...then unlocks for a few seconds then relocks when water is dispensed and the drum spins.  Is this normal?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is removed from each for connecting the drain hose • Locking pliers (that open to 1"/.," [39.5 ram]) • Flashlight (optional) The parts supplied are in , or spotted with controls. [] Do not repair or replace any part of California to the wash water. HYDROGEN GAS...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... and connector kit, Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Water faucets beyond reach of the items listed here, call the toll... To do so you purchased or Service" section. To order; Inlet hose washers (4) D. 7)ansport bolt hole plug (4) E. Beaded strap £ Drain ...To orde,; additional drain hose Part Number 8318155; If You Have Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m) You Will Need...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... and solid floor to the back of where the power cord is your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Some water can remain in low temperatures. Installation clearances • The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to reduce noise transfer. • Companion appliance spacing should also be installed...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with or without a pedestal The dimensions shown are for the recommended Recessed area or closet installation spacing. 34" ' 48in2. . -- (864ram) (310crn2) --_ 3" (76ram) .___ 24 n 2. -, (155cm2) ' 11"[-_-31'/2"-'_-41"[
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

...Additional hoses might be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. See "Tools and Parts." A... (102rnrn} (800rnrn}(25rnrn}(25rnrn}(686rnrn} (25rnrn} The washer can result in the top are required. 7"(178rnrn) 7"(178rnrn} 00 {229rnrn) Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 I .)...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... from washer drum 1. Damage to the Hot (left) inlet valve. Coupling B. Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and insert over the end of the inlet hoses. J f-_ H. Attach hot water hose to tighten connection with the red color indicator to the coupling can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... quality stainless steel drum eliminates corrosion and enables higher spin speeds for every wash load size. Special Cleaning Action with this time, the Status Indicator wi[[ indicate it is normal for main wash detergent, fabric softenec and chlorine bleach. 6. Check for optimal cleaning and rinsing performance. Do not use of AFFRESH r_, washer cleaner or liquid...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... from that no water or detergent is clean before operating this washer. First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for a medium-size load. Place a load of detergent to ensure the interior is wasted, Dynamic Off-Balance Detection This washer uses two sensors to determine the amount of sorted clothes in the washer. dean washer _t_laf_esh door locked opt_o,,s heavy...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

..., the door unlocks, and the wash load can be opened and then closed before a new cycle can be removed from the washer as soon as it firmly until the lock clicks. This wash system, along with a regular non-HE detergent. Not all modifiers are available with all cycles. Always use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... wash compartment because liquid products may seep out of water may be added to this compartment for proper use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer. • I)0 not spill or drip any time, select START/PAUSE. 2. once. 1 second) to this compartment. Overfilling could cause garment damage. The dispenser holds V4 cup (60 miD. • The fabric...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... control knob to the load. To add items 1. The washer door unlocks, and items can be changed anytime before START is locked. When Control I .ock, Power/Cancel, and Start/Pause buttons. Door Locked When the status light illurninates, the door is pressed. The preset settings can be removed from the washer. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance to continue the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17

... cycles. The spin speed is locked and unlocked, and during this cycle. Normal Washer Sounds As with no spin or low spin speed to avoid fabric stress. Between changes in wash actions, there wiI[ be drained with any new product, you will hear sounds that you set your washer fresh and clean. You wiI[ hear water spraying and splashing...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18

... with the same water temperature as the normal rinse. Using the Soak time option The soak time option provides a soak time with a_[_ _ Joorlocked press pause to unlock soaktime ] options ... Select and hold START/PAUSE (approximately 1 second). 18 Preset cycle settings of the cycle on the type of the cycle starts. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more than 60°...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19

...Spin Drain & Spin Heavily soiled white fabrics Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, etc. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use less detergent based on the care [abe[. It may also result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance...SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE Whitest Whites Heavy Duty Normal/Casual Delicate Quick Wash Sanitary Clean Washer with...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... gray colored seal at the front of warm tap water. IMPORTANT: with AFFRESH r_*washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside out. • Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from non colorfast items. • Sort by pressing the Start/Pause button. If necessary, the cleaning cycle may rust if...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21

... up any detergent to allow for better ventilation and drying of hose failure. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release lever on both water faucets. 5. Non-use to run the Clean Washer cycle, but the Clean Washer Reminder light is illuminated, press the Clean Washer Reset button. Run washer on vacation or not using liquid chlorine bleach: Open the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... in death, fire, or electrical shock. Re-select cycle and press START/PAUSE. "F22" (Front Door Lock) Select POWER/CANCEl twice to cancel the cycle. Check the following : Is the drain hose kinked? The door must be transported in the drum. Open the door and close the washer doob check that Suds Routine was activated. Electrical Shock Hazard...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... the load balanced? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). This is normal. ca[[ an electrician. You may extend underneath both washer and dryer to evenly distribute your washer. Dispensers clogged or leaking • Are the laundry products in odor. To avoid odors leave the door open after completion of the washer and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24

...remove any water remaining in a load. Use only HE detergent. mixing whites and colors in the washer. Select DRAIN & SPIN to the dispenser? Did you wash a large load using liquid detergent. Excessive sudsing has been detected and a suds routine has been started to the fabric softener compartment. Did the load cause imbalance? The washer can be fully loaded, but not...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26

... it . This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance ... light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other than normal, single-family household use or ...warranty LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; MAYTAG ® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from state to state or province to ...

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