Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by brendab on August 10th, 2012
Spin Cycle
My 2011 Maytag Centennial MVWC400XW is not spinning out the water. Could it be the sensor switch?
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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... in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2
Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in door are minimum required.
Water remaining in washer after use may be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
....
4. NOTE: Keep tray in picture) or over side of drain hose should be used.
5 For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. See "Tools and Parts".
6. Attach drain hose to free from tub
Connect Drain Hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... valve marked with flat washers (not provided). It will cross over each other when attached correctly. Damage can result. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only)
9. See "Tools and Parts". Use...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Secure drain hose to step 14.
If washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block. Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 Close lid. q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on. q Check that water faucets are now installed.
Owners Manual - Page 3
... the "Cycle Status Lights" section. There will find a step-by-step description in the basket. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to soak.
3 HE detergents are different from those of humming and whirring sounds as the washer determines the correct water level for your past agitator-style washer. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... to select available cycles on your laundry load. This process may change at different stages in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to thoroughly wet the load. Select a wash temperature based on the lid lock mechanism.
These sensing spins may take several minutes to the load, and resume adding water. WASH
You...
Owners Manual - Page 5
....
Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on . The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... small items in washer
Clean Washer
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
High
Provides maximum wash time and action for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. This cycle features a spray...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of HE ... to produce the right amount of detergent to your laundry
2. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Sort and prepare your garments. Add HE detergent...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... of Downy® liquid fabric softener into the basket or on your wash cycle.
8 Turn cycle knob to seal it, and place on using the Downy Ball® call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com.
Load laundry into washer. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to "Yes" to ensure proper...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... Temperature knob to filling. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
Wash Temp
Hot Some cold water is delayed for more than what your previous washer provided.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to the desired setting. Then close lid and...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... odor-free, follow these steps: 1. Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer.
Select CLEAN WASHER cycle.
5.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are home. When...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... reconnect power.
3. Plug in new location. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Place packing tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and
connect washer. 2. Run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving...
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. Water can cause basket to be completely underwater. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Avoid washing single items.
Use Bulky cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...washer operation. Do not interrupt cycle.
Select RINSE & SPIN. Press Start/ Pause/Unlock. Do not add more water to the washer.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may be closed for proper water...cost of cycle. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... the load to measure correctly.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Small items may have water flowing to the inlet valve. Load may be attached and have been caught in hoses.
See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation.
Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than cycles with high spin speeds.
Use only HE detergent. To remove...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... call...In U.S.A.
Use only HE detergent.
Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispenser. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Add only 1 or 2 garments after the cycle is normal and necessary for fabric softener to match your load with a slower wash...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... directions. Run the Clean Washer cycle monthly. Use only HE detergent.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as cycle is started.
Liquid chlorine bleach...load with the best cycle.
The lid will damage fabrics. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning.
Be sure to match your Washer" section. Close the...
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