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Question posted by wandBuf on January 28th, 2014
Maytag Washer Mvwc400xw Makes Noise When Spins
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...102 mm)
Level
Wood block
Ruler or measuring tape
Pliers that open to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". If you have:
You will need:
Overhead sewer
Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39... are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2
Install your washer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm)...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... temperatures below the top of washer. If a closet door or louvered door is your Use and Care Guide. Installing on the sides. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you need :
n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... position. n Do not ground to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. n Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a ....
Remove shipping base. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with local codes and ordinances.
it and make sure lid is necessary for proper ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... hose should be used.
5 Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to free from tray. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. do not force excess hose into standpipe...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to check for cold water faucet. Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve.
HELPFUL TIP: Make note of the drain hose. ...Parts". Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must use old hoses. Clear water lines
For floor drain installations, you must be attached...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...step 14. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to laundry tub leg, ...washer or counterclockwise to prop washer with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of sides. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to make sure all four feet make solid contact with beaded tie strap.
Rock washer back and forth to reduce excess noise...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...performance. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Using regular detergent will begin the sensing...There will not see a washer basket full of suds for your new washer is added. Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. It may hear sounds and noises that more clothes should be...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... the hum of these spins. The wash time is... use short, slow spins to the load, ...laundry load. FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED This option must be added to the washer...washer provided.
• E ven in the cycle. NOTE: If the washer...washers, the load is normal. ...washer will use the warmest wash water safe for your washer...when the washer is ...sensing spins may... washer, this washer delivers...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... the load promptly for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. RINSE
You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... a power failure.
Items to shorten drying times for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. The washer will absorb more water 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 light weight cottons that best fits...
Owners Manual - Page 7
.... See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to your laundry
2. The package will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. HE detergents are made...8226; Turn knits inside out to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 USING YOUR WASHER
1. Sort and prepare your garments.
Owners Manual - Page 8
...overfill, dilute, or use of the basket. 3. Try mixing different sized items to pause the washer.
Do not allow the use more than 1 cup (250 mL). IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added... softener in the rinse cycle. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Load laundry into washer. load them in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. Always follow manufacturer's directions...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...to save energy.
Delay in soil removal and to check for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. This is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to help dissolve detergents. This ...start the wash cycle.
Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to add 1 or 2 missed garments...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...
1. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer for a period of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about...and store washer where it will continue. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Select CLEAN WASHER cycle.
5. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. Make sure the washer is empty...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...Make sure all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as coins could unbalance washer.
Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin...www.maytag.com/help
Clicking or metallic noises
Objects caught in firm contact with floor, and washer must be level.
If flooring is added to the washer. ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... the dry load with short spins that may hear the hum of cycle. This is power to fill appropriately)
Check for washer to the washer. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer.
To remove suds, cancel cycle. http://www.maytag.com/help - Both hoses must be...
Owners Manual - Page 14
.... To remove extra suds, select RINSE & SPIN.
or rinse temperatures
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not clogged.
The washer is normal.
Drain hose extends into standpipe farther...washer from drain hose. This includes cooler hot and warm washes.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Load may be rearranged to allow the washer to drainpipe or tub.
High speed spins...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Sand, pet hair, lint, etc.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser.
15
Not using a higher speed spin...See "Using Your Washer" section.
Washer is tangling
Washer not loaded as recommended.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... added incorrectly. Items may still be spinning. Solution
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing. Do not place load items on top of a service call...In U.S.A.
See "Cleaning Your Washer" in pockets during wash cycle.
http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941) U.S. 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.
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Sounds during wash - Front-load washer
...washer Front-load washer My front-load washer makes sounds when it washes. Remove these items from clothing can also clang or scrape against the washer basket. wet loads - Front-load washer...or scrape against the washer. Top-load washer Washer not draining, not spinning out water; Normal ...noise has gone away. Front-load washer Sounds during wash - Are there items in the washer... -
Vibration - Top-load washer
... for flooring requirements. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the machine? Installation Instructions for levelness. Once level, tighten the front feet lock nuts against the bottom of medium speed spin. (8 seconds 130 KB) The self-adjusting rear feet will make excessive noise. To check if ... -
Sounds during drain - Front-load washer
.... Play the sound of the cycle usually lasts 3-5 minutes. Front-load washer Washer not draining, not spinning out water; The drain hose or water inlet hoses may make sounds for a longer period of time. The drain portion of hoses knocking on some noise during drain - If the hoses have enough space to hit the...
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