Before You Call - Maytag Oversized Capacity Plus Washer MAV-4 User Manual

Before You Call

For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care
procedures, see the enclosed Laundry Tips pamphlet.
Check these points if your washer...
Always
Check First
Won't Fill
Won't Agitate
Won't Spin
or Drain
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction,
call for service.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.
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