Troubleshooting - Maytag 3LMVWC400 Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
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
Water Leaks
Check the following for
proper installation:
Washer not performing as expected
Not enough water
in washer
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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.
Washer may be draining water.
Load sensing 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 19 mm
(3/4") piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See "Level the Washer" in Installation Instructions.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Do not load garments directly over the center of 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 single items.
Use Bulky cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as
jackets and small comforters.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall 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 stainless steel 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 spin/drain cycles.
You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have
started the washer. This is normal.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Check that load is not unbalanced or tightly packed.
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 backup 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 an HE low-water washer. The load
will not be completely under water. The washer senses load
sizes and adds correct amount of water for optimal 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.
Solution