Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by jechefb on September 21st, 2013
Maytag Centennial Mvwc400xw Will Not Spin
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack)
Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer)
Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)
4" min (102 mm)
Level
Wood block
Ruler or... 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
... 96" (2.44 m), you must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Water remaining in washer after use may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of standpipe must support washer's total weight (with spacing of washer. Wall standpipe drain system
14" max. (356 mm)
17" (432 mm)
48 in...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... tray from tub. NOTE: Keep tray in picture) or over side of laundry tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. You may need to step 6. Gently place power cord over ... form
Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. Attach drain hose to remove all parts from rear panel...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
..., you will drain later.
6
Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn ...washer correctly. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Damage can result. In most standard configurations, hoses will cross over each other when attached correctly.
Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... counterclockwise to turn jam nuts clockwise on top edges of washer and repeat as shown.
Recheck levelness of washer. Rock washer back and forth to step 14. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... thoroughly wet the load. Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with your load or allows time for the load. Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. You will likely result in...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... knob to the soils. These sensing spins may take several minutes to select available cycles on your laundry load. For best results and following options may repeat until the correct amount of water has been added for your washer. See "Cycle Guide" for tough stains. Unlike traditional washers, the load is determined by regulating...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... minutes if the load was selected.
The lid will come on. Some cycles will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. The sensing process will use a spray rinse. Avoid opening the lid during...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...
Use this cycle for loads that are lightly soiled. This cycle features a spray rinse. Do not tightly pack basket. Place small items in washer
Clean Washer
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
High
Provides maximum wash time and action for heavily soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle uses a higher...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry
2. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance.
Add HE ...
Using regular detergent will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Sort and prepare your garments. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to move freely. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added ... softener in loose piles around basket wall. For questions on your wash cycle.
8 Load laundry into washer. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the washplate; Do not use of the...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to check for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed.
If lid is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes ... If you need to save energy.
Warm Some cold water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.
the lid will light. If you select a cycle, select the desire wash temperature by...
Owners Manual - Page 10
..., mark the date of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for three seconds and run
washer on the label with a clean, damp cloth. CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer. Unplug or disconnect power to CLEAN WASHER cycle. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to water pressure surge...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...not tightly pack. You may not be draining water. Sensing spins will take several minutes before washing. Drain hose connection.
...washer cabinet and properly secure it to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Using Your Washer" for flexing or sagging. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you have started the washer.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. http://www.maytag...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... have not become clogged.
Do not use HE detergent. Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that the washer was unable to outlet.
Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. Press Start/ Pause/Unlock. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... supply.
The high spin speeds combined with dry items only. Remove any kinks in the basket.
The suds from regular detergent can slow draining. Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for your load.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... softener to possibly avoid the cost of water.
http://www.maytag.com/help -
Load garments in water. Added more water to...cycle. Not using a higher speed spin. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Always measure detergent ...operation
Clogged dispenser. on load after washer has started. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... care instructions may still be spinning. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Unload washer as soon as cycle is started.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to measure correctly. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
8. You will pay for other rights that existed when this major appliance was purchased. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$14
▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
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