Investigating Malfunctions - Maytag MAF 1260 Instructions For Use Manual

Transporting the appliance or long
periods when appliance is not in
use
If the appliance is being transported or is out of use for
long periods in unheated places, all remaining water
must be completely removed from the hoses.
Ensure mains power is off, then unclip the hose and
point it downwards into a basin until all the water has
emptied out.
When finished, repeat the operation in the reverse order.
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Investigating malfunctions

What might be the cause of...
Defects you can remedy yourself
MALFUNCTION CAUSE
1. Does not work on any Plug not in socket.
programme Not switched on.
Power failure.
Fuse blown.
Door open.
2. Does not fill with water See cause 1.
Tap turned off.
Programme selector not correctly
positioned.
3. Water does not drain Kink in discharge hose.
away Foreign bodies in filter
4. Water on floor around Leaking gasket between tap and water
the washing machine inlet hose.
5. Does not spin Water has not yet drained away.
"No spin" selected (certain models
only).
6. Machine vibrates a lot Washing machine not completely level.
during spin Transit brackets not removed yet.
Load not distributed evenly.
7. Door will not open Two minutes have not elapsed since
the programme finished.
The machine makes a
different noise when
spinning! This is because it
has a manifold motor for
better performance.
REMEDY
Plug it in.
Switch on.
Check.
Check.
Close door.
Check.
Turn on tap.
Position programme selector
correctly.
Straighten discharge hose.
Examine filter (see pages 21-22)
Replace gasket and tighten hose
and tap well.
Wait a few minutes for machine to
empty.
Reset button or turn "no spin" knob.
Adjust the special adjustable feet.
Remove transit brackets.
Rearrange the laundry evenly.
Wait two minutes.
Only a small level of water can be
seen in the drum! This is because
new machines do not use much
water, yet achieve the same
standard of washing and rinsing.
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