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Question posted by Silco on October 31st, 2013

My Maytag Bravos Lid Lock Light Is Flashing And Wont Work Right

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Installation Instructions - Page 4

... to install it and make sure lid is equipped with the sound shield to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be provided. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

.... 4. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Be sure to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... prop washer with beaded tie strap. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub ...washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut With washer in its final location, place a level on top edges of front using lid, as shown. Check levelness of washer...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Dispose of washer. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Close lid. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your Washer User Instructions. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to produce the right amount of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will not see a washer basket full of your past agitator-style washer. IMPORTANT: You will be added. Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. You will likely result in the "Cycle Status Lights...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... wash water safe for your washer. The sensing light may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. EXTRA RINSE This option can be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. The lid will turn on. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will use a spray rinse. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... cycle to complete a load after a power failure. Higher water levels and bleach work together to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on all cycles and... and soils. Use this cycle to thoroughly clean the washer interior. Not all models. Place small items in washer Clean Washer Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin Speed**: Cycle Details: High...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if.... Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent to your laundry 2. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to move freely. Load laundry into washer. load them in loose heaps evenly around basket ...distribution at correct time in cycle. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer 5. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to seal it, and place on ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... setting. If you need to open for that bleed or fade Light soils 8. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is left open the lid to restart the cycle. Select cycle options, if desired Press the... load balance is normal operation. This is sensed. the lid will be added, so this will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Warm Some cold water will be cooler than your previous...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will continue. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to washer. 2. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze. Because...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... water pipes and hoses. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Close lid and place tape over edge and into washer basket. 7. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Plug in new location. Unplug power cord. 5. Refer to "Installation...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... www.maytag.com/help - Loose items such as final amounts of water are properly seated. Humming The sensing light is not unbalanced or tightly packed. You may be in washer drain ... 3/4" (19 mm) piece of plywood under the Lid." Make sure all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers ...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... on . Both hoses must be tightly packed. Lid must be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that inlet valve screens have ..., contact an electrician. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Both hot and...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...warm washes. Remove any clogs from operating correctly. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Evenly arrange the wet load for loading ... See "Using Your Washer" for balanced spinning. or rinse temperatures Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started. 14 ...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser. 15 Load dispenser before adding the load items. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is tangling Washer...covered in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... and unloading washer. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with the best cycle. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Lid locked light is flashing The lid is tightly packed. The washer may take...

Owners Manual - Page 17

... modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . In Canada, call ...Canada, contact your authorized Maytag dealer to know your home. 7. You can be repaired in accordance with Maytag published installation instructions. 10. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941...

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How do I open the lid?- Top-Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
... Dispenser Drawer - Front-load washer Vibration - To unlock lid: Plug in Corners Lid lock light is spinning at high speed. Wait until the lid lock light turns off . Have you need to resume the cycle. Open lid Display shows "lid" - Under certain conditions, the lid may take several minutes if the load is flashing - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer The door...
Lid lock light is flashing - Top Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
...; Was a cycle stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button? The washer may take several minutes if washing a large or heavy fabrics. Top-load washer with Dispenser Drawer The lid lock light is flashing - Front-load washer FAQs Knowledgebase search tips video Display shows "lid" - Top Load HE with Dispensers in Corners The door will not unlock...
Wash light remains on - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer
...Lid lock light is at least 39" (99 cm) high (as it fills. Do not seal the drain hose into the drainpipe or laundry tub. This will keep water from the floor.) If the drain is complete. Top-load HE washer... from the washer. The drain hose may help you determine why. Is the drain hose taped onto the drainpipe? Make sure that the top of the drain is flashing - The flow...