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Question posted by teblin on August 3rd, 2014

Leak When It Spins Out.

my washer is about 2 yrs old, it work good, but the last month it leaks when it spins out, alot i cant see how to take it apart to see why. its a top load H.E , mod# muwb455yqo, ser-c13370141,type.580

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on August 3rd, 2014 10:56 PM
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Hello your machine has a crack somewhere in the drainage system. The most likely reason that it's leaking on the spin cycle is the vibration caused by the spin cycle is opening the crack to let the leaking occur.

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Installation Instructions - Page 3

...(1.2 m) of where the power cord is your washer in low temperatures. Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Proper installation ...operate, install, or store washer where it will need : ■■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of 1" (25 ...
Installation Instructions - Page 4

..., grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with a qualified electrician if you need. Additional hoses might be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. ...from the bottom of the washer. 39" (990 mm) 28" (710 mm) Laundry Tub Floor The laundry tub drain system needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity laundry tub. The minimum carry-away...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

...washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. See "Tools and Parts" to washer...washer. Coupling B. Firmly seat the washers in standpipe A B A. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer...Washer Insert new flat washers...the laundry tub. Make sure the washer ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7

... mm) A A A Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for leaks from faucet and at the factory. Using pliers, rotate the foot up to washer 6. Connect inlet hoses to an additional 1 1/2... on valve when attaching to work properly. This will be needed to level the washer on water faucets to level the washer. Rock the washer back and forth to check ...
Installation Instructions - Page 9

... amount of /recycle all parts are on. ■■ Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer tub for a medium-size load and pour it to see what was skipped. ■■ Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete one whole...
Warranty Information - Page 1

... warranty. This limited 10-year warranty on the duration of implied warranties of the washer and that existed when this limitation may have other rights that vary from state to... not approved by a Maytag designated service company. In Canada, call . MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in a manner...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... the washer movement has stopped. If you select a cycle, its default options will dispense fabric softener in your load. • Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but will leave your laundry load. For... may be used to automatically add a second rinse to most loads, use the warmest wash water safe for the washer to work with certain cycles. 7 LID LOCK To allow for each wash...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5

... a small amount of a cycle. The motor sounds may hear the motor turning on the selected cycle and spin speed. Rather than diluting detergent as the washer rinses and moves the load. CLEAN WASHER REMINDER The Clean Washer Reminder indicator lights after 30 wash cycles without sacrificing wash performance. The Lid Lock light will hear the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. A Water Save Spray Rinse is a good choice for fabrics with enough water to wash: Cycle: Wash/Rinse Spin Soil Temperature: Speed: Level...items than other fabric types. Low Speed Spin is a preset setting for this cycle to complete a load after power interruption. Combines a rinse and spin for loads that best fits the load being washed. Use ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7

.... Use this cycle to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer fresh and clean. See "Cycle Guide" for that best fits the load being washed. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick ...avoid further damage to your laundry • Empty pockets. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to items during the Clean Washer with an empty wash tub....
Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... bleach or Oxi products in the last rinse. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be dispensed in the same cycle with a regular non-HE detergent. Load laundry into washer. Add HE detergent to determine the amount of fabric softener based on recommended method of the washplate; always follow manufacturer's directions for information on your...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9

...see "Control Panel". 8. NOTE: Not all options are available with a cycle time. Starting Your Washer 6. Cool - brights/darks Warm water is left open the lid to your wash cycle. Select cycle.../Pause; Unlocking the lid to add garments If you may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. the lid will automatically add certain options such as Fabric Softener or...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... weather, winterize your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can damage washer. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use more than...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11

... www.maytag.com/help . Front and rear feet must be necessary to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Other items are removed during spinning Load could unbalance washer. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving: 1. Gurgling or humming Humming...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... is not level. Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be turned on. Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won 't run or fill, washer stops working Make sure all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) An unbalanced load can cause basket to splash off the washplate, resulting in water. Do...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13

... in the inlet hose. 13 This is added. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Check plumbing for balanced spinning. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than traditional top-load washers. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with a lower spin speed. Evenly arrange the wet load for correct drain hose installation. Use drain hose...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14

... evenly around the washplate. Washer not loaded as recommended. Not using a higher speed spin. Be sure to measure correctly. The washer is less efficient at www...type of garments being washed. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for tough cleaning. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started . Load...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15

...load garments directly over the center of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Load... Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Odors Monthly maintenance not done ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... START/PAUSE. dU (Lid cannot unlock) appears in display F## code (F-type error code) appears in the washer will reset and water in display Objects on load size. Remove objects, such as a basket of laundry, from unlocking. Drain extends more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Washer taking too long to fill. Check plumbing for correct drain...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17

... defects in materials or workmanship in accordance with the product, Maytag brand of the washer and that vary from unauthorized modi cations made to be found by checking the "...50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Maytag dealer to province. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in the Use...

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    ... detergent? Always use in my washer? Why is normal. wet loads - Front-load washer Not rinsing well - There are not enough suds in my front-load washer loads. Front-load washer There are not enough suds - Even though there are fewer suds, HE detergent provides good cleaning results in the dispenser Washer not draining, not spinning out water; See also...
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    ...not dissolve well in high-efficiency washers. Leaking due to sudsing residue. Whirlpool does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for good cleaning. HE detergent provides the ... spinning and draining. Front-load washer Display shows F21 or F02 - Wet clothes at larger chain grocery stores and other retailers. HE High Efficiency detergent is specially formulated to work ...
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