Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by bearcreek38 on October 12th, 2013
My Washer Smellsike Sewer When Doing A Load. Do Most Washers Have A Lint Filter?
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... 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 Use and Care Guide. Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts. If you have:
You will need:
Overhead sewer
Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... for installation with water and load) of washer. If you need :
n A water heater set to 120° F (49° C). Add spacing of washer.
Top of washer to weather or in your ...high; n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of washer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Minimum siphon break: 28...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... a separate circuit breaker serving only this time.
4
NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is required. Remove shipping base. If a mating outlet is not... supports. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with a qualified...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
..., remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. You may need to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Place drain hose in case you ...power cord over console to allow free access to free from tub. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over end as shown in...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...snug. Repeat with separate directions. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of water may need to washer correctly.
n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or ... or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. You may enter washer. Water should run until it is seated on valve when attaching...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
..., or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Check levelness of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet.
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7 12. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration.
13. Adjust leveling...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... motor turn the basket in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to thoroughly wet the load. HE detergents are different from those of suds for the load.
Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... knob to select a cycle for your washer. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use the warmest wash water safe for the load. You may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. WASH
You will first perform a self-test on your laundry load.
DEEP CLEAN This option provides enhanced...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... high speed.
If you need to resume the cycle. The sensing process will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load.
Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. This light indicates that the lid is complete, this...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...-level sensing process may take longer for some items 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 loads that are lightly soiled. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. Also use for tough stains...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...items, load evenly. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your laundry
2.... pick up lint from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics ...laundry boost product, add to avoid pilling. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... based on top of liquid fabric softener. Do not overfill or dilute. Load laundry into washer.
load them in cycle. Try mixing different sized items to pause the washer. 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 reduce tangling...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...Unlocking the lid to add garments If you need to open for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. You will pump out automatically. Select wash temperature
9. Press...added to help dissolve detergents.
Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to your previous washer provided. This is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to help dissolve detergents. Always read and ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... off both water faucets.
2. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Turn on both water faucets. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
11
Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. If you do not have...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Vibration or Off-Balance
Check the following for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as final amounts of water are properly seated.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to washer.
12 Water Leaks
Check the following for proper installation or see "Using...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... basket and add detergent.
Check proper electrical supply.
Both hoses must be attached and have not become clogged. Normal washer operation. Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on your load requirements. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on . To remove suds, cancel cycle.
Close lid and press...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...in the inlet hose. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started.
14 Load with a low spin ...detergent.
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If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended.
Load may have water flowing to slow or stop draining and spinning. ...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...basket before starting a cycle.
This is tangling
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of load. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser.
15
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load dispenser before adding the load items.
Not washing like colors together and...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... Strings and straps could have been damaged before washing.
Tie all strings and straps before washing to match your Washer" section. Load garments in Washer Maintenance. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer.
Lid locked light is flashing
The lid...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water ... rates 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 before ...
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