Maytag MVWX600XW Support Question
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Question posted by LaMonica70 on March 30th, 2012
My Washer Door Is Locked. Why Can't I Get The Door To Open?
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Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
2
Owners Manual - Page 3
...
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with a regular non-HE detergent.
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you may hear...diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test. This is added.
For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at all, as with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
.... Select a wash temperature based on your laundry load.
END SIGNAL Use this option to add an extra agitation and soak time to the beginning of any cycle to open the lid, press Start/Pause/ Unlock.... have chosen. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles.
3 LID LOCK To allow for your washer. This light indicates that fabric softener is added at high speed.
Not all ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... The washer will hear sounds similar to the load, and resume adding water.
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning.
This process may also come on during sensing. NOTE: Avoid opening the ... cycle and spin speed. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will unlock briefly before water is on the lid lock mechanism. The wash time is not covered with water...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...may take longer for some items than for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Combines a rinse and spin ... speed is not available. Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure. The washer will fill with Affresh™
Hot/Cold
High Extra Heavy
Use this cycle to soak small spots...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... • Turn knits inside out to reduce tangling. Sort and prepare your garments. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings... towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. USING YOUR WASHER
1. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your laundry
2. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... "HE" or "High Efficiency." Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to use. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the best performance. Do not overfill tray -
Add HE detergent to dispenser
LiquLidiqCuihdlorine ChlorBinleeaBchleach
Do not...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...than 10 minutes the water will sound (if set . Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. These can be cooler than what your faucet. Whites and pastels Durable garments...NOTE: Not all cycles.
10. Select Start/Pause/Unlock to
begin wash cycle
Once you need to open for more information, see "Control Panel".
8.
This may be added to assist in soil removal and...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...pour into washer
for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will be interrupted, press POWER and run
washer on the label with a towel, then place back into basket opening. If...out until washer is empty. 2.
Close washer lid. 4. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. Because some water may find laundry product residue...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...must be in firm contact with the floor and locked. See "Level the Washer" in washer or reconnect power.
3. Wash smaller loads to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used.
For normal operating...:
To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving: 1. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to reduce imbalance. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
See "What's New under the Lid."
Fill hose washers Drain hose connection
Water may splash off basket if washer is power to outlet. Make sure all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Unbalanced loading can cause basket to splash off the washplate, resulting...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... or unbalanced loads may hear the hum of the load to fill appropriately) (cont.)
Normal washer operation. Wrong or too much HE detergent. Check for assistance and to 3 minutes before water... over drain opening.
The high spin speeds combined with short spins that the washer was unable to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your previous washer. This is...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... the basket wall. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the inlet hose. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly.
Not using correct cycle...covered in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started .
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...washer may still be turned on your load with the lid open.
Solution
It is started. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in Washer...Locked light is complete. See the Cycle Guide to assure proper dispensing.
Excess suds caused by manufacturer. The lid is tightly packed. The washer... washed. Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon.
Load garments in the dispenser...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...Ruler or measuring tape
Pliers that open to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer.
Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts... 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)
...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be purchased separately. Select method you will need . Proper installation is installed, top and bottom air openings in door are minimum required. Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; This washer has been tested...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... electrician. n Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
48" (1.2 m)
Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. Remove ...supports.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is adequate. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required.
it at this appliance...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...of drain hose onto black drain port and secure 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...washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. Squeeze clamp with separate directions. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in place on bottom of laundry...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... a Y-adapter (not provided).
8. Water should run until it is snug. Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to prevent clogs. You may enter washer. 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. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of front using lid, as needed. Check levelness of washer.
15.
When washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn...
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How to remove odors from a front-load washer with the Clean Washer cycle (on control panel)
...; Causes of odor in your laundry room is 100% water-soluble and safe for septic systems, washers, and the environment. Front-load washer Run the Clean Washer cycle every month to allow the cycle to lift and remove residue which builds over time. Close the washer door. Select the Clean Washer cycle. This may be... -
How do I clean my Epic® or Neptune® front-load washer?
...return the dispenser to check for foreign objects. 3. Cleaning the door seal/bellow Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the main wash detergent compartment. Inspect the...). Once the filling has begun again, open . Select the hottest wash water temperature available (not all areas under running water. The door will lock and filling will stop the cycle. A... -
Display shows F22 or FdL - Front-load washer
... size if needed. Front-load washer The door will not open - Front-load washer My front-load washer display shows F22 or FdL. The door may look as if it's closed for laundry items sticking out beyond the door opening. Is the washer door firmly shut? Open the door and firmly close the washer door, check for the washer to freely tumble. Display shows...
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