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Question posted by debbiebevington on June 17th, 2015

When It Spin Cycle It Is Out Of Balance How Do I Fix It? Debbiebevington@hotmai

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on June 17th, 2015 2:18 PM
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Redistribute the clothing to spread the weight around so it it can spin without vibration. If you have a really bulky item you may need to remove it to reach a tub balance.

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Answer #2: Posted by TommyKervz on June 17th, 2015 2:03 PM
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Sounds like the motor is loose, You need a professional technician to assist you with this.


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Warranty Information - Page 1

... within 30 days from unauthorized modi cations made to the appliance. 8. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in the Use...legal rights, and you need repair service, rst see the "Troubleshooting" section of the washer and that existed when this major appliance is used for product service if your major ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the cycle, as with your new washer is normal, and does not indicate that are made to...Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of the washplate; WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... or unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as cycle is the default setting on some are available on your laundry load. Turn the knob to select a cycle for each wash cycle. Spin Speed This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on other cycles. This option is complete. Soils may be closed...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...; Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. • At the end of the cycle, a small amount of a cycle. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. WASH You will turn off. The Lid Lock light will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. B Liquid chlorine ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... vary according to maintain load balance. This cycle combines high-speed wash action and medium-speed spin. CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in...cycles and options are needed in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. This cycle is a good choice for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle is also a good choice for the cycle and washer...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... Rinse Extract Heavy Fabric Softener Medium Medium Low Light No Spin Swimsuits, items that cycle. Rinse/Drain & Spin may help shorten drying times for liquid chlorine bleach or color-safe bleach. No clothes in washer Clean Washer with the Extra Rinse option turned on all cycles and options are default settings for that need rinsing only...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8

...; USING YOUR WASHER 1. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to your laundry 2. NOTE: Always...under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled. ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for liquid chlorine bleach...liquid fabric softener into detergent dispenser. Then select Fabric Softener option. Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. Add fabric softener to dispenser Detergent dispenser 5. Low-water ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... in soil removal and to choose your previous washer provided. Select cycle modifiers Once you may be turned off, if desired. Some cycles will light up with all cycles. 10. Press START/PAUSE to begin wash cycle Press the START/PAUSE button to change the Wash Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level, if desired. Cold Warm...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11

... of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle to water pressure surge. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. Because some water may find laundry product residue leftover in hoses, freezing can damage washer. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSERS You may stay in your washer for more than recommended amount of use abrasive products...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... with masking tape. 7. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Drape power cord and drain hose over lid and down front of washer. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Turn on both water faucets. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 12 Disconnect drain from...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13

...- If you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Vibration, rocking, or "walking" Feet may block pump. See "Cycle Guide". Loose items such as a rug or jacket with... the spin/drain cycles. Use Bulky cycle for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) An unbalanced load can backup out of the cabinet. The load will reduce sound. Washer not...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14

... much HE detergent. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Do not load garments directly over the center of cycle. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet Empty pockets and use garment bags for any blown fuses. Do not interrupt...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Use cycle designed for your load. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may not allow the washer to inlet valve. Evenly arrange the wet load for proper installation. Check drain hose for balanced spinning. Both hoses must be attached and have both...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16

...using Rapid Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Power Wash, Whites, and Heavy Duty cycle for fabric type. Additional water lifts the laundry off the ...Washer Maintenance". Use only HE detergent. Use dispensers to washer. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in water. This is tangling (cont.) Wash action and/or spin speed too fast for an HE low-water washer. See the "Cycle...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17

... operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Drain extends more than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water in the washer. Washer is flashing, reselect your load. Use only HE detergent. If the dial is running a load-balance correction routine. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. The washer is higher than...
Use & Care Guide - Page 18

... (cont.) dU (Lid cannot unlock) Objects on washer lid prevent it from the top of a service call for installation accessories Part Number: 8212526 31682 1903WH Accessory Washer drip tray, fits under all options and modifiers to Factory Default, press POWER/CANCEL, select RINSE/Drain & Spin cycle, and then press Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener, Extra...
Use & Care Guide - Page 19

... speci c legal rights, and you also may not apply to you . MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in the Use ...the appliance. 8. If you need repair service, rst see the "Troubleshooting" section of the washer and that existed when this limitation may have other damage to the nish of Whirlpool Corporation or...
Installation Guide - Page 3

...) Alternate parts (Not supplied with vents * Required spacing 3 To order, please refer to the phone number or website on the back page of your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is...
Installation Guide - Page 4

... into a mating, 3-prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in your "Use and Care Guide." Select method you are not sure the washer is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that may be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 41/2" (114 mm) 309" (796920 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...

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  • How do I remove odors from my Top-loading HE washer?
    ... detergent required Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to ensure that you allow the Clean Washer cycle to complete without interruptions. If necessary, the Clean Washer cycle may be run a Rinse or Rinse & Spin cycle to allow the cycle to the bleach dispenser. Once the Clean Washer cycle has begun, allow for other causes. See your washing...
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