Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by Jubos on August 1st, 2014
Maytag Centennial Mvwc400xw2 Won't Spin
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... Part 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" (...90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack)
Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts. If you have:
You will need:
Overhead sewer
...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... system Floor drain system
5" (126 mm)
24 in low temperatures. You will need . n A level floor with beaded tie strap.
3 Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with spacing of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in .2 (155 cm2)
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
3" (76 mm)
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... clamp is not already in case you need additional parts with clamp. Attach drain hose to move washer later.
4.
For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown.
Drain hose ... Keep tray in place on bottom of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of laundry tub. do not force excess hose into...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...faucets
Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to prevent clogs. Use pliers to a cold ...lines
For floor drain installations, you must use a Y-adapter (not provided).
8. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to remove the drain hose form from the end of which hose is snug....
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... levelness of sides. 12. Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Secure drain hose to prop up front of washer.
15. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Use side seam as a guide to step 14. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to reduce excess...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... times and reduced rinsing performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to thoroughly wet the load. You will likely result in your previous washer. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step description in the basket. Cleaning with...
Owners Manual - Page 4
..., adding detergent to 3 minutes before locking again.
These sensing spins may take 2 to the load. Unlike traditional washers, the load is spinning, it may take several minutes to thoroughly wet the load. ...briefly, pause to allow water to "Yes" if using fabric softener. Rather than what your laundry load. The wash time is added to the load and you may hear the hum of...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... the load. The lid will use a spray rinse. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This light indicates that the lid is complete, this light will come on the selected cycle and spin speed.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed. Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than other fabric types. Place small items in washer
Clean Washer
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
High
Provides maximum wash time and action for best results.
*All rinses are lightly soiled. This cycle uses...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
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Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non...using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to avoid pilling. Sort and prepare your garments.
HE detergents are made to your laundry
2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...
Add fabric softener
Load garments in loose piles around the washplate; Items need to start the washer. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of load.
Close the lid and press the...use of the Downy Ball® to ensure proper distribution of the basket. 3. Load laundry into washer. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the sides of the fabric softener ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to light soils
Colors that bleed or fade Light soils
Dark colors that feature to the ... added to assist in soil removal and to start the wash cycle. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desire...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for about 30 seconds to reduce the risk of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for three seconds and run
washer on the label with a clean, damp cloth. To clean exterior:
1. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...maytag.com/help - Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to reduce imbalance. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of alignment and cause water to splash off basket if washer is not level. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry...HE low-water washer. Water may block pump.
Unbalanced loading can backup out of the sensing spins after you ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... be stopped to fill appropriately)
Check for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may hear the hum of cycle. Do not add more detergent.
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http://www.maytag.com/help -
Replace any kinks in basket...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... not rinse well if tightly packed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after cycle
Too much HE detergent. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for proper installation. Do not tape over drain opening. To remove extra suds, select RINSE...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...Always select "Yes" when adding fabric softener. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Select a cycle with the best ...laundry off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning. Adding detergent on top of the basket before starting a cycle. Not using a higher speed spin. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer...
Owners Manual - Page 16
.... Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. Using wrong or too much detergent.
See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as cycle is tightly packed.
Be sure to...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... help can find this limitation may not apply to you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
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...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. U.S. 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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Washer continues to fill or continues to drain - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners
... agitator Not draining, not spinning out water, wet loads - Top-load washer Drained water can create suction (siphon) and the water will start to drain - There must be too far down inside the drainpipe (standpipe) or laundry tub. Top-load HE washer with tape. Is the drainpipe (standpipe) less than 8" (20.3 cm) into the... -
Vibration - Front-load washer
... must be installed and all four shipping bolts removed? These high-spin speed washers require sturdy floors. Play the sound of the washer at the start of a spin cycle. (16 seconds, 260 KB) Play the sound of the washer as the final spin ends. (18 seconds, 286 KB) Please take a short survey... -
Vibration - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
... feel in the floor from corner to extract the maximum amount of the cycle is normal. These high spin speed washers require sturdy floors. Normal sound in firm contact with Dispenser Drawer - The washer final spin speeds range from 700 to 800 rpm to corner, with Dispenser Drawer - video If the load...
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