Troubleshooting - Maytag W10560158B-SP Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Check the foliowing for
proper installation or see
"Using Your Washer"
section.
Clicking or metallic noises
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
Washer may not be level.
Load could be unbaianced.
Objects caught in washer drain system.
Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer
must be ievei to operate properiy. See "lnstaiiation Instructions".
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(1 9 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See "Level the Washer" in Instailation Instructions.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket
could unbalance washer.
Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance.
Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing singie items.
Use Bulky/Sheets cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as
jackets and small comforters.
See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in this Use and
Care Guide.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins couid fail
between basket and tub or may block pump. It may be necessary to
call for service to remove items.
[t is normai to hear metai items on clothing such as meta[ snaps,
buckies, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.
Gurgling or humming Washer may be draining water. [t is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound
with periodic gurgiing or surging as final amounts of water are
removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Humming Load sensing may be occuring.
Check the foiiowing for Washer not level.
proper installation:
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Fill hose washers.
Drain hose connection.
Check household plumbing for leaks
or dogged sink or drain.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Not enough water
in washer
Load not completely covered
in water.
You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started
the washer. This is normal.
Water may spIash off basket if washer is not level. Check that load is
not unbaianced or tightly packed.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Make sure aII four fill hose flat washers are properly seated.
Puli drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check aII
househoid piumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes,
and faucets.)
Unbalanced loading can cause basket to be out of aiignment and
cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer" for loading
instructions.
This is normal operation for an HE iow-water washer. The load will
not be compieteiy under water. The washer senses ioad sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimaI cleaning. See "What's
New under the Lid:'
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. Adding water lifts
the garments off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.
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