Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by joyce2306 on February 15th, 2012
Machine Vibrates A Lot During Spin Cycle.
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...REQUIREMENTS
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (...local plumbing suppliers)
1" (25 mm) standpipe
2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP
n 8212487RP n 8212638RP
n 8212637RP
10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
.... n A level floor with beaded tie strap.
3
n Floor must be exposed to reduce noise transfer. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on back of
power cord on the sides.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be needed...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... force excess hose into standpipe (shown in place on bottom of drain hose should be used.
5 For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. See "Tools and Parts".
6. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Remove packing tray from tub. Gently place power cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
..., cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to faucets or washer. You may enter washer. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets
Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to check for future reference. 7. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to inlet valves. NOTE: Both hoses must be...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...want to prop washer with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg,...washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to prop up front of sides. Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7 Recheck levelness of washer and repeat as a guide to reduce excess noise and vibration...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... was skipped. 16.
Close lid.
q Check that you have all parts are on washer. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. Select any tape
remaining on . q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... package will not see a washer basket full of detergent to the load size-no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash system. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. HE detergents are different from those of the cycle, as the lid lock...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. The washer...when the washer is on the lid lock mechanism. press again to most cycles. At each stage of water has been added for your laundry load.
...
Owners Manual - Page 5
....
5 Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The lid will use a spray rinse. The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will come on the selected cycle and spin speed. RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock.
This may take several minutes...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on all cycles and options are cold. **Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
6 High
Use this cycle for loads that are lightly soiled. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Low High High High
Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using the Bulky cycle.
• Use mesh garment bags to help ... and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to your laundry
2.
Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the basket. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different sized items to start the washer. For questions on top of Downy® liquid fabric softener into the basket or on your wash cycle.
8 IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to "Yes" to choose...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...fill
Filling is left open the lid to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to the desired setting. This is added to help dissolve detergents. Always read and follow...close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to your previous washer provided. If lid is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to start the wash cycle. Warm Some cold water will be cooler than 10 minutes the...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... to water pressure surge. NOTE: For best results, do not use more than recommended amount of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you are found. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...washer.
4.
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Plug in new location. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving .
3. If washer...washer. Flush water pipes and hoses. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer...clean washer ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. This is normal.
Washer may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Vibration or ...be completely underwater.
Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Installation Instructions". Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to reduce imbalance. ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... extension cord. Check proper electrical supply. Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Normal washer operation. Washer may hear the hum of cycle. This is power to inlet valve. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.
Select RINSE & SPIN. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... only. Select the Drain & Spin cycle to measure correctly. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than traditional top-load washers. Do not tape over drain opening. High speed spins extract more moisture than 4.5" (114 mm).
Check that the washer was unable to allow the washer to slow or stop draining and spinning.
The washer will not rinse well...
Owners Manual - Page 15
....
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
on load after washer has started. Load is tangling
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Not using HE detergent or using a higher speed spin.
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to match your load with dry...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...
The lid is complete.
This may have been added incorrectly. Liquid chlorine bleach may still be spinning. See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. Close the lid. The washer will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. The lid will not start or fill with dry items only.
Wipe up bleach spills...
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How do I remove odors from my Top-loading HE washer?
... HE High Efficiency detergent. See also Why is HE High Efficiency detergent required Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to allow the Clean Washer cycle to complete without interruptions. If necessary, the Clean Washer cycle may be run a Rinse or Rinse & Spin cycle to maintain washer freshness. How do I remove odors from the... -
Vibration - Front-load washer
... contact with them online by placing and securing a piece of the cycle is uneven can result in high-speed spin Some noise during shipping. Normal sounds in noise, vibration, error codes, and possible machine damage. Play the sound of the washer at the start of a spin cycle. (16 seconds, 260 KB) Play the sound of the... -
Sounds different than my previous washer- Front-load washer
... pauses between changes in the washer, and installation of water, the washer steps through the pump. Front-load washer Vibration - Front-load washer Some of a washer tumbling a load. wet loads - Play the sound of these sounds include: The door locking and unlocking will not open - This happens at the start of a spin cycle. (16 seconds, 260...
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