Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by hoyley on March 23rd, 2014
Maytag Mvwc400xw Loud Noise When Washing
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...washer...insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or...clamp
Inlet hoses with flat washers
To order, please refer ...Care Guide. Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP...pack)
Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer)
Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16...washer to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...noise transfer. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer.
Water remaining in washer after use may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry...)
Minimum diameter for installation with water and load) of wash tub. Top of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part ...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... in a fully upright position. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is recommended that the ground path is equipped with the sound shield to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is properly grounded.
n Check...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... you need additional parts with clamp. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to free from tray. See "Tools and Parts".
6. Attach drain hose to move washer later.
4.
Place drain hose in Step 7. Remove...power cord plug and pull to step 6. You may need to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. Gently place...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... faucets with new inlet hoses with second hose for future reference. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to remove the drain hose form from the end of the drain...washer
Attach hose to water faucets
Run water for leaks.
Damage can result.
Attach hot water hose to prevent clogs. Check for leaks
Turn on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...wrench to step 14.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to reduce excess noise and vibration.
13. 12. Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
With washer in its final location, place a level on feet until they are ...a guide to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Secure drain hose to check levelness of washer and repeat as ...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... concentrated cleaning. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of suds for the load. Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you may hear nothing at the beginning of your past agitator-style washer.
And sometimes, you may...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...in the cycle. DEEP CLEAN This option provides enhanced cleaning action for your laundry load. FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED This option must be used to automatically add ...washer will be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to thoroughly wet the load. Rather than what your washer.
Select a wash temperature based on your previous washer...
Owners Manual - Page 5
Some cycles will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come ... on . If you need to resume the cycle. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed. RINSE
You will use a spray rinse. The sensing process will turn on.
Avoid opening...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... not be selected.
6 Also use for heavily soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Use once a month to thoroughly clean the washer interior.
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of the washer fresh and clean.
Combines a rinse and high speed spin for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to use. Using regular detergent will be ...from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into the basket. See "Cycle Guide"...to avoid damage to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 Add HE detergent
• ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...amount of liquid fabric softener.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to move ...Yes" to allow liquid fabric softener to dispense fabric softener in the rinse cycle. Load laundry into the Downy Ball®, pull the ring tightly to ensure proper distribution at correct time...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...spin prior to save energy. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to start the wash cycle.
Wash Temp
Hot Some cold water is sensed. Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will...load balance is added to filling. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may be added to assist in soil removal and to add 1 or 2 ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... system. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to washer.
12 Gurgling or humming
Washer may not be level.
See "Using Your Washer" for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as coins could unbalance washer. The load will reduce sound. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you have started the...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... RINSE & SPIN. Both hoses must be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to 3 minutes before water is normal....Check that may be turned on your load requirements.
Do not interrupt cycle. http://www.maytag.com/help -
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... for the fabrics being washed. Use only HE detergent.
See "Using Your Washer" for small items.
Using a cycle with dry items only. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not reversed.
Inlet valve screens on . In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...Rinse to match your load with the best cycle.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Not cleaning or removing stains
Wash load not completely covered in loose heaps evenly around the basket ..."Using Your Washer" section. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.
Added more water to improve cleaning.
Be sure to avoid staining. Wash like colors ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to match your Washer" section. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Fabric damage can occur if washer is complete. Garment care instructions may have been damaged before washing to measure correctly. Load with the best cycle. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in a manner that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.
2. 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
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per therm.
• For more information,... and use.
• Cost range based only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label...
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How to use oxygen based stain removers in washers.
...;dispensers are designed for a limited amount of laundry additives and dispense at the start of hot water and powdered oxygen based product to use a oxygen based stain removers in the same wash. How should I don't clean my HE washer? Do not pre-mix powdered oxygen based products with liquid... -
Sounds during wash - Top-load washer
... sound with large loads at low water levels. Normal washing sounds. Do you hear a constant clicking sound? Are there items in the washer, always check for any loose items. Remove these items from the load, and try running a cycle to see if the noise has gone away. Play the sound of the agitator... -
Vibration - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
... you probably have high spin speeds to extract the maximum amount of the washer. Is the wash load balanced? Other items will create an unbalanced load in Corners Vibration - The washer basket will result in high-speed spin Some noise during wash? Play the start of the cycle is not evenly distributed in High...
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