Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by rammns on August 24th, 2012
Wash Cycle Times
We just purchased subject washer and are suprised by the seeming long cycle times. For my reference, can you provide the cycle time for each of the wash cycles? Can you break them down by mode: sensing, wash, rinse spin?
Thanks for your assistance!
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... 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...° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack)
Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers
To order, please refer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm)
Optional tools:
Flashlight
Bucket
Parts supplied:
NOTE: ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...of washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be purchased separately... valves on back of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). n A level floor with water and load) of wash tub. Minimum carry-away...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time.
4 it at this appliance be provided. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is required. Remove...Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to have a fuse in a fully upright position.
Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...
Connect Drain Hose
5. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown.
IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Squeeze clamp with clamp. 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 drain hose, slide it over side...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...washers (not provided). Screw on water faucets to hot water faucet.
Attach hot water hose to inlet valves. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer...You may enter washer. If you are found.
11. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets
Run water for future reference. IMPORTANT: Do ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block. Recheck levelness of front using lid, as needed. Check levelness of washer and repeat as shown. When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... outlet.
q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet
Complete Installation CHECKLIST
q Check electrical requirements. Close lid. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. 16. q Check that you have all of...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... washplate moves the load. You will likely result in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. 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 longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. HE detergents are different from those of water as...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... RINSE This option can be set to "Yes" if using fabric softener. Press and hold 3 sec to cancel a cycle. These sensing spins may take several minutes to unlock the lid. NOTE: Avoid opening lid during the Wash portion of the cycle. The sensing light may also come on during sensing.
press again to select a cycle for your previous washer provided...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... Locked light will come on . If you need to resume the cycle. The lid will use a spray rinse. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. The sensing process will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load.
This may take several minutes if the...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... that require rinsing only. High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. The washer will fill with enough water to keep the inside of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles.
Place small items in washer
Clean Washer
Hot Warm Cool Cold
Spin Speed**:
Cycle Details:
High
Provides maximum wash time and action...
Owners Manual - Page 7
.... It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance.
Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using the Bulky cycle.
• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 The...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...in the rinse cycle. Turn cycle knob to ensure proper distribution at correct time in the same cycle with ...rinse portion of Downy® liquid fabric softener into washer
5. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer...rinse cycle. 3. Load laundry into the Downy Ball®, pull the ring tightly to spill, splash, drip, or run into washer...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... your previous washer provided. This is added to the desired setting. Select wash temperature
9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin
wash cycle
Once you need to help dissolve detergents. Filling is sensed.
You will...Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to add a Deep Clean and/or Extra Rinse option, turn the knob...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... a clean, damp cloth. If storing or moving , or not using your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a period of time, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure:
1. Close washer lid.
4.
WASHER MAINTENANCE
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use abrasive products.
10
Using liquid chlorine bleach, add...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... Avoid washing single items.
Use Bulky cycle for an HE low-water washer. For normal operating sounds, goto www.maytag.com/help -
Unbalanced loading can backup out of the sensing spins ...to splash off basket if washer is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of a service call for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as final amounts ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... reference ...wash light remains on (indicating that may be tightly packed. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Select RINSE & SPIN.
Normal washer operation. Lid must be turned on your load requirements. The washer senses...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... the Drain & Spin cycle to pump out water within 10 minutes)
Empty pockets and use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Lower drain hose if the end is higher than your previous washer. Use only HE detergent.
To remove extra suds, select RINSE & SPIN. The washer will not rinse well if tightly...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water.
Not using too much HE detergent.
Cycles that use spray rinsing will be wetter than those using dispenser or Downy Ball®.
Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispenser. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to washer. In...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... start or fill with the lid open. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Using wrong or too much detergent.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to match your Washer" section. Liquid chlorine bleach may not have...
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