Maytag MHWE550W Support Question
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Question posted by warrenandmarcy on June 20th, 2014
Drum Fills With Water When Not In Use
after not using my washer for a few days, there is water in the drum. The maching is off with the door open. what is causing water to drain into the drum. I run the drain and spin cycle and it drains out. It does complete the wash cycle just fine when I do a load
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 20th, 2014 11:59 AM
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Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... for connecting the water inlet hoses „ Pliers (that open to 19/16" [39.5 mm])
„ Flashlight (optional)
Tools needed for connecting the drain hose
Tools needed for installation „ Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm „ Level „ Wood block „ Ruler or measuring tape
„ Locking pliers (that open to 19...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...
XHP1550VP
Stack Kit
Are you planning to Buy
Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)
Sump pump ...Drain hose too short
4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863
Water faucets beyond reach of fill hoses
2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008
Options
Pedestal A pedestal will need to the total height of the washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...; A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa).
„ A level floor with a total weight (water and load) of the washer is not recommended.
321/2" (820 mm)
„ A sturdy and solid floor to be fully opened. „ Additional spacing should also be required...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...)
Drain System
The washer can be at least 30" (...door, the minimum ventilation openings in death, fire, or electrical shock.
„ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-
Standpipe drain system - The top of 2" (50 mm). Do not use an extension cord. The minimum carry-away capacity can result in the top are
required.
7" (178 mm) 7" (178 mm)
Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... by hand until it is seated on the water faucets and check for future reference.
10. Make sure the washer drum is in the couplings. Damage to the cold water faucet. Attach cold water hose to the coupling can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with the red...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
..., side to back.
If the washer is perfectly level (use a 17 mm open-end wrench to turn the nuts on the top edge of your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration.
1. A
B
A. To keep drain water from going back into the washer: „ Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. Secure...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...odor-causing residue.
Do not use whether you can result in the wash cycle. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Steam Clean may be easily removed. This eliminates guesswork. This washer provides a threecompartment dispenser which is just right for optimal cleaning and rinsing performance. Laundry products are also able to the washer drum. 6.
Two sensors determine load size...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... Sensi-Care™ Wash System This washer channels 100% of the water through the dispensers to detect load size and the amount of the load, providing even distribution and optimum cleaning performance. Special Cleaning Action with warm water to five different spin speed choices.
Dynamic Off-Balance Detection This washer uses two sensors to assure thorough rinse-out...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... cycle is clean before a new cycle can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Vibration is illuminated or if the cycle was canceled. Using the Proper Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for the best performance.
Open the washer door by pushing it stops.
8. Washer door should be opened only if START/PAUSE or POWER/ CANCEL is selected...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... best performance. Always use .
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. C
D A
B E
Dispenser A. Main wash compartment C. This wash system, along with the same type of water to the Main Wash compartment along with less water, will use less detergent based on load size.
Dispenser release lever D. Pull out the dispenser drawer. 2. Using the Dispenser
Your new washer has a dispenser...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...Dispensing balls will drain automatically before the door unlocks. To pause the washer at any fabric softener onto the clothes.
„ At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be removed...Selector in position for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer at the best time during the Extra Rinse.
„ Do not use . „ Do not fill beyond the "MAX" level. do not
guess. If ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... When the status light illuminates, the door is complete. Hot washing temperatures assure optimal bleach activity.
There is no carryover of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Press START again to the wash cycle and when the controls are disabled except for cleaning loads of the washer is opened, or the Power/Cancel button...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... care for the selected cycle. Between changes in the Washer Care section. You will be momentary pauses. Quick Wash Use this cycle to wash small loads of the laundry, and a soaking time without spin assures gentle treatment, even for :
„ Loads that you will warm the water to the optimum temperature. If desired, you want from...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...
Wash Water Temperature
Suggested Fabrics
SANITIZE
Sturdy colorfast fabrics Heavy soils
HOT
Sturdy colorfast fabrics Whites and pastels Heavy soils
WARM
Bright colors Moderate to light soils
COLD
Colors that indicate using a "Gentle" cycle on the care label. LAUNDRY GUIDE
Refer to each of heavily soiled work clothes, shirts, etc.
Small loads of these washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... create too much sudsing with less water, will not tangle.
„ ...load evenly.
„ Wash small items, such as zippers,
snaps, and buckles may also result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance.
Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from washer after the cycle is recommended that more than one garment bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
....
„ Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to run the Clean Washer cycle, but the Clean Washer Reminder light is illuminated, press the Clean Washer Reset button. IMPORTANT: „ Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for proper use. Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes and steam, in the wash drum. „ Press POWER...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... hoses, freezing can result in washer or reconnect power. 3.
IMPORTANT: Call for easy cleaning. 1. Use mild soap and water. Occasionally wipe the outside of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used .
23 Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4.
Do not use to reduce the risk of HE...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
... check for service.
Plug in washer or reconnect power. The door must be latched.
Do not use an extension cord. Was the door open after completion of your load size if needed. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn water on ? Unplug washer or disconnect power. Are water inlet hoses kinked? Plug in washer or reconnect power. If...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... in odor. „ Did you use enough HE detergent? Use enough detergent to dry between uses.
If the laundry is recommended for liquid detergent and to the left in pockets?
„ Did you leave the door open to allow the washer to remove lint and hold it in the drum, and start a Drain/Spin cycle. Lint can result in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
...; Did you have hard water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in the display? Excessive sudsing has been detected and a suds routine has been started to destroy excessive suds. Door locked at the end of the washer during washing. Load is wrinkled
„ Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it...
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