Troubleshooting - Maytag MVWC416FW Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help -
If you experience
Vibration or Off-Balance
Check the following for
proper installation or
see "Using Your Washer"
section
Noises
Clicking or metallic noises
Gurgling or humming
Humming
Whirring
Water Leaks
Check the following for
proper installation:
Washer Not Performing As Expected
Not enough water
in washer
In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
Washer may not be level.
Load could be unbalanced.
Objects caught in washer drain system. Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins could fall
Washer may be draining water.
Load sensing may be occurring.
Basket deceleration may be occurring.
Washer not level.
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Fill hose washers.
Drain hose connection.
Check household plumbing for leaks or
clogged sink or drain.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Load not completely covered in water.
Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and
washer must be level to operate properly.
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See "Level the Washer" in Installation Instructions.
Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
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 single items.
Use Bulky/Sheets cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as
comforters or poly-filled jackets.
See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in this Use and
Care Guide.
between basket and tub or may block pump. It may be necessary to
call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing, such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers, touch against the basket.
It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound
with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are
removed during the Drain & Spin cycles.
You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started
the washer. This is normal.
You may hear the whirring sound of the basket decelerating. This is
normal.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated.
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Water can back up out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all
household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes,
and faucets).
Unbalanced loading can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer"
for loading instructions.
This is normal operation for a high efficiency washer. If the Water
Level knob is set to Auto setting, the load will not be completely
under water. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct
amount of water for optimal cleaning.
Use Bulky/Sheets cycle for higher water fill, or set Water Level knob
to Deep Water Wash setting. See "What's New Under the Lid" and
"Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle.
NOTE: Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle mode.
Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will
result in auto sensing of the water level.
Run Clean Washer with affresh
and wash performance due to soil buildup in washer basket.
Solution
cycle to optimize the water level
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