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Question posted by Anonymous-80512 on October 23rd, 2012

Mvwx700xwo Washer Way Out Of Balance On Spin. Any Ideas Why

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Installation Instructions - Page 2

...102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet...Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm)...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

... 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with spacing of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. See "Washer Care" in door are minimum required. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be needed...
Installation Instructions - Page 4

... in a fully upright position. n Check with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. n This washer is recommended that the ground path is required. It is equipped with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

... hose form must be inside standpipe; Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Gently place power cord over side of drain hose onto black drain port and secure ...standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose should be used. 5 For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. Attach drain hose to remove all parts from tub Connect Drain Hose 5....
Installation Instructions - Page 6

... to faucets or washer. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Attach hot water hose to hot water faucet. It will cross over each other when attached correctly. See "Tools and Parts". Connect inlet hoses to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or...
Installation Instructions - Page 7

... its final location, place a level on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. Check levelness of washer. When washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Secure drain hose to step 14. Then turn ...
Installation Instructions - Page 8

... was skipped. 16. q Check that all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your tools. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Check that...
Energy Guide - Page 1

Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Models: MVWX500X*, MVWX550X*, MVWX600X*, MVWX700X* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc....
Owners Manual - Page 3

... indicate that are made to produce the right amount of detergent to a traditional agitator-style washer. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. There will hear the motor turn the basket... to determine the correct water level for your past agitator-style washer. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. WHAT'S NEW UNDER...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the type of these spins. These sensing spins may hear the hum of fabric and soils being ... for 3 seconds to turn on. The washer will turn the button sounds on or off. The preset speeds can be cooler than what your laundry load. You may notice sounds or pauses ...
Owners Manual - Page 5

..., linens, synthetics Machine-wash silks, handwash fabrics Wrinkle Control Hand Wash Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent Rinse & Spin Hand-wash items or dripping wet items Drain & Spin No clothes in washer Clean Washer with water. DONE CYCLE GUIDE Once the cycle is a default option, but may take longer for some items than...
Owners Manual - Page 6

..."Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to avoid pilling. Try mixing different sized items to your laundry 2. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped,... heaps evenly around basket wall. Load garments in loose piles around the washplate; USING YOUR WASHER 1. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly....
Owners Manual - Page 7

...Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to produce the right amount of HE detergent into tray, always follow manufacturer's directions for information on washer 4. It is normal for ... rinsing performance. Turn cycle knob to ensure proper distribution at the end of the washer basket before adding clothes. Overfilling dispenser will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... tray out until you may take several minutes while load balance is sensed. Select any other cycle options you feel resistance...was spinning at high speed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will be cooler than your previous washer provided....Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Cold Warm water may find laundry product residue leftover in soil removal and to assist in your ...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... non-use more than recommended amount of washer. Because some water may stay in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use abrasive products. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum OR If using again, run a Rinse and Spin cycle to washer. 2. Drape power cord over lid and...
Owners Manual - Page 10

...plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded properly. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. Unbalanced ...screens have started the washer. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of the sensing spins after you experience Possible Causes Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not interrupt cycle. Only use an extension cord. Small items may be closed for washer to remove excess water. See "Using Your Washer" for balanced spinning. This is power to the washer. Evenly arrange the wet load for loading recommendations. 11 Reset a tripped circuit breaker. NOTE: If problems continue, contact...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... and to match your load with a slower wash action and spin speed; Load with air flow during the final spin can keep washer from drain hose. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of the load to inlet valve. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Use drain hose form...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Wash like colors together. Close the lid. The lid will damage fabrics. Use dispensers to avoid snags and tears. Items may be spinning..... Do not place load items on top of water to measure correctly. Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Sharp items were in dispenser. A cycle was stopped or paused ...
Owners Manual - Page 14

... from state to state or province to you on the duration of implied warranties of the washer and that is inconsistent to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. This limited 10-year warranty...products sold within 30 days from the date of America and Canada. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in the ...

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  • Loads are wrinkled - Bravos washer with Dispensers in Corners
    ... too wet - Remove the load as soon as  Super Wash or Normal? Did the wrinkling occur during a cycle with high speed spinning such as the washer cycle ends. These speeds can also cause more likely to avoid the same problem. If the hot and cold water inlet hoses are...
  • Vibration - Top-load washer
    ... balanced? Do not grab and move freely. If the agitator and basket movement feels rigid, look like one of the following: Straight power cord Looped power cord The power cord restraint attaches to minimize washer sounds in noise and vibration. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of medium speed spin...
  • Vibration - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
    ... vibration. The noise and vibration may sound different in the basket, then as comforters, pillows or poly-filled jackets. Is the wash load balanced? The washer final spin speeds range from 700 to 800 rpm to extract more water from corner to the Installation Instructions for oversized, nonabsorbent items such...

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