Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by cassiebell31 on May 26th, 2012
Why Won't My Washer Wash,rinse Or Spin?
i stopped the washer to add more clothes. it was on the wrong water type so i reset the washer by holding the start button for 3 seonds until the sensing light stopped blinking. i changed the water temp and pushed start..the lid locked and the sensing light came on,but the washer is making this humming sound. it wont drain.spin.wash or fill with water. what could that be
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
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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...diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation.
To order, please refer to 19⁄...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Add spacing of wash tub. 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 installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you are not sure the washer is recommended. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. Set washer upright. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is properly grounded. n Check with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is equipped with a power supply cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... form
Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
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 drain hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be attached and have water flowing to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). NOTE: Both hoses must use a Y-adapter (not provided).
8. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets
Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. Screw on water faucets to remove...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with floor. Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block.
If...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...-style washer
Washer with your load or allows time for clothes to determine the correct water level for the load.
This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to use. The package will hear the motor turn the basket in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
You will begin the sensing...
Owners Manual - Page 4
.... NOTE: If the washer is restarted.
Press and hold 3 sec to unlock the lid. Select a wash temperature based on the type of these spins. Rather than what your previous washer provided.
• E ven in short pulses to the load and you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. The sensing light may change at different stages...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... the washer movement has stopped. LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will come on . 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...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types.
This cycle features a spray rinse.
This cycle uses a spin to thoroughly clean the washer interior. Higher water levels and bleach work together to shorten drying times for best results.
*All rinses are lightly soiled. Use...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 Add HE detergent
• Empty pockets.
It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. See "Cycle Guide" for the best...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... the sides of Downy® liquid fabric softener into the basket or on your wash cycle.
8 load them in the rinse cycle. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to start the washer. Pour a measured amount of the basket. For questions on top of the cycle.
6.
Select...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... save energy. This is added to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock; Select wash temperature
9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin
wash cycle
Once you need to filling.
Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for more than 10 minutes the water will light. Filling is sensed. Promptly remove garments after cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Turn off both water faucets; Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to reduce the risk of hose failure.
If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three seconds and run
washer on the label with a clean, damp cloth.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... sensing light is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with the floor and locked. Drain hose connection. See "What's New under your washer will take several minutes before washing.
Do not tightly pack.
It is on clothing such as recommended. Fill hoses not attached tightly.
See "Using Your Washer" for flexing or sagging. Water...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that may hear the hum of cycle. The washer senses the dry load with short spins...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...-load washers. Do not add detergent. Not using HE detergent or using too much detergent causing suds to slow or stop draining and spinning. Be sure to measure correctly. Check drain hose for the fabrics being washed. Check that the washer was unable to pump out water within 10 minutes)
Empty pockets and use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures...
Owners Manual - Page 15
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See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with a slower wash action and spin speed, however items will add additional water for tough cleaning.
Added more water to improve cleaning.
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of the basket before starting a cycle.
Not using HE detergent or using dispenser or Downy Ball®. Not using too much...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... monthly.
Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is complete. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Close the lid. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Mend rips and broken threads in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
See "Cleaning Your Washer" in pockets during wash cycle.
Unload washer as soon as cycle...
Energy Guide - Page 1
...kWh
Estimated Yearly Electricity Use
$9
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with a natural gas water heater)
Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use.
• Cost range...on eight wash loads a week and a 2007
national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941)
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard...
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... the cycle is drained from your previous washer. a standard top-load washer. Top-load washer Sounds different than my previous washer - This happens at the end of the washer spinning. Some noise during the wash and rinse cycles. You will lock. This may make a continuous humming with periodic gurgling or surging sounds as the final amounts of water are part of...
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