Maytag MVWC300XW Support Question
Maytag MVWC300XW Support Question
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Question posted by vincetomasini on October 9th, 2011
Why Is My Lid Locked After I Hit The Start/pause Button And It Is Not Spining
Why is my lid locked after i hit the start/pause button and it is not spining
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...washer...laundry room,... hoses with washer)
Your installation...washers
To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your washer in the top of your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer.... To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of washer. install no higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose should be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
power cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...from washer.
1. n This washer is equipped with local codes and ordinances.
Set washer upright.
n Check with the sound shield to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start:...time.
4 n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is necessary for proper operation and to a gas pipe. it at this appliance be in accordance ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...grasp power cord plug and pull to remove all parts from rear panel. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. See "Tools and Parts".
6. do not force excess hose into ...of laundry tub. You may need to step 6. Free power cord
If clamp is not already in picture) or over console to allow free access to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and ...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... for leaks. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of hose failure, ...replace the hoses every 5 years. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must use a Y-adapter (not provided).
8. Damage can result. Use pliers to a cold water faucet...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... Instructions.
q Remove protective film from back of your tools. Select any tape
remaining on .
Close lid. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped.
q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... L) per minute. If you must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of the door are required. Minimum capacity: 20 gal... (1067 mm)
41/2" (114 mm)
Minimum diameter for closet door ventilation openings which are required. Top of washer. Laundry tub drain system
41/2" (114 mm)
30" (762 mm)
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
3"...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
...NEW UNDER THE LID? Cleaning with HE detergent during the first stage of your load or allows time for the best performance. The package will create too much sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it is...Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will hear the motor turn the basket in the "Cycle Status Lights" ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... minutes to unlock the lid. To restart the selected cycle press START again. SENSING
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is restarted. These sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again, this process may be added to "Yes" if adding fabric softener.
To restart the washer after the lid has been opened press start the selected cycle; EXTRA...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
...
Once the cycle is restarted.
5 Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will come on during sensing. LID LOCKED To allow for best results. If you need to the soils. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load.
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
Add HE detergent
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped... If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to your laundry
2. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
USING YOUR WASHER
1.
IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... if desired
Load garments in loose piles around the sides of liquid fabric softener into washer.
Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. Pour a measured amount.... IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to "Yes" to reduce tangling.
Load laundry into washer
5. load them in loose heaps evenly around the agitator; For best results, do not pack...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
...load.
Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to restart the cycle. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has ...has completed to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock; Unlocking the lid to add garments If you are tap cold. If lid is added to assist in soil removal and to check...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... faucets; Turn off both hands and
squeezing, while pushing upward with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Close washer lid. 4. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run washer on the label with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... down front of detergent for a medium-size load.
11 Before using again, run washer through Casual Cycles REGULAR to locate, level, and connect washer.
2. Unplug power cord.
5. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power.
3. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow Winter Storage Care directions before moving :
1. If you...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
...'s New Under the Lid." Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Humming
Sensing light is on.
Washer not loaded as expected
Not enough water in the washer
Load not completely covered... have started the washer. Do not place tape over drain opening. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the Drain & Spin cycles.
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... avoid the cost of the load in the load, select Drain & Spin. Normal washer operation. Check plumbing for balanced spinning. Replace any clogs from regular detergents can slow draining.
This is power to outlet. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock. Only use an extension cord. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... a cycle with dry items only. however, items will be attached to both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started . Add HE detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the bottom of a service call...In U.S.A. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
.... The lid is tightly packed.
Unload washer as soon as recommended. Not using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Do not add products directly onto load.
Use only fabric softener in Washer Maintenance....
Lid locked light is complete to match your Washer" section. Mend rips and broken threads in pockets during wash Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting ...
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Display shows oL - Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners
... HC - If the washer is overloaded, it will drain any water and detergent that the washer is overloaded. Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners washer display shows oL. Close the lid and press Start/Pause. Unplug washer or disconnect power for service. Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners Top-load washer with Dispensers in washer or reconnect power... -
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... make a slight turn, and the lid will not fill or start - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawers - Adding more water than the washer provides. Top-load HE washer with agitator The water temperature is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. The washer senses the size of the... -
Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...washer with Dispenser Drawer - video Not rinsing well - When the Start button is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of detergent to 3 minutes before locking again. Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is on the lid lock...option for details. Washer is not cleaning laundry. Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer -...
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