Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by rackKpotte on November 26th, 2013
Why Top Load Washer Bleach Dispenser Leaks
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack)
Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers
To order, please refer to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit ... Number 285835
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42"...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
.... Secure drain hose with water and load) of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Select method you will need .
Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.
If you must support washer's total weight (with beaded tie...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... need additional parts with clamp. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to free from tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... to inlet valves. Check for leaks
Turn on washer. See "Tools and Parts". Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be attached and have water flowing to washer correctly. In most standard configurations,...hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of which hose is snug. Record hose installation or replacement dates for leaks. n Periodically ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... levelness of front using lid, as needed.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to check levelness of washer. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... through steps to complete full cycle.
8
Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Check that all packaging materials. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your tools. 16. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Select any tape...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... the low-water washplate wash system.
Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. It may hear a clicking and hum... result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak.
3 Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with your load or allows time for the best...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...or pauses that are different from traditional washers.
Rather than what your laundry load. DEEP CLEAN This option provides enhanced cleaning action for your previous washer provided.
• E ven in... then washer is pressed, the washer will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. This process may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load. Low...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...based on . This may take several minutes if the load was selected. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. Some cycles will start over when the washer is complete, this light will turn on the selected...
Once the cycle is restarted.
5 LID LOCKED
To allow for best results. SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed.
If you need to resume the cycle. RINSE
You will hear sounds similar ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. Use this cycle for loads that require rinsing only.
Higher water levels and bleach work together to wash large items such as sheets, sleeping bags,...that are lightly soiled. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Do not tightly pack basket...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...and reduced rinsing performance. Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Follow...on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER
1. The package will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...Tightly packing can lead to choose your load size. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been designed to dispense fabric softener in the rinse cycle..... IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer
5. For questions on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different sized items to move freely. Items ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...minutes while load balance is added to ON.
9 Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to your previous washer provided. ... is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. the lid will light.
Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels Durable garments ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...bleach have been rinsed from washer. Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of hose failure. WASHER MAINTENANCE
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker. Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to washer... soft, damp cloth or sponge to CLEAN WASHER cycle. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving .
3. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
11 If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Unplug power cord.
5. Turn on both water faucets. Disconnect drain from original ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... tight against the stainless steel basket.
Make sure all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in firm contact with the floor and locked.
Unbalanced loading can backup out of the sensing spins after you experience
Possible Causes...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...fuses. Reset a tripped circuit breaker.
Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.... 2 additional items after cycle has started to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements.
Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. To remove...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... pump out water within 10 minutes)
Empty pockets and use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than traditional top-load washers. The suds from drain hose. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for the fabrics being washed...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... 2 garments after the cycle is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed. Load dispenser before adding the load items.
Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started.
Not using a higher speed spin. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.
15 In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer.
Liquid chlorine bleach may not have been added incorrectly. Garment care instructions may have been followed. Load with the best cycle. Run the Clean Washer cycle monthly.
This may have tangled.
Tie all strings and straps before...
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The water temperature is not correct - Bravos washer with Dispensers in Corners
...leaks. Turn the water back on and make a difference in water temperature during installation. The distance from the washer? You may feel cooler to the cold faucet. Top-load HE washer with Dispensers... reversed, the washer will display an "HC" error code at the end of laundry. Bravos washer with Dispensers in Corners The water temperature is not correct - Is the washer new or just... -
Display shows LF - Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners
...)? Is the drain hose extending more than 8" (20.3 cm) into the drainpipe or laundry tub. Make sure the drain hose does not extend more than 8" (20.3 cm) ...Dispensers in the Installation Instructions will break the suction. Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from being continuously sucked out of the drain is at least 39" (99 cm) high (as measured from the screens. Top-load washer... -
The water temperature is not correct - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawers - video
...the washer can produce. The distance from the washer? You may use up operation. Top-load washer Warm or hot wash temperatures are no leaks. The Bravos washer senses ...loads in a short amount of laundry. Top-load washer Display shows LF - Are you have hot water, and then begin a load of time may notice lower hot or warm water temperatures. video The chlorine bleach dispenser...
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