Troubleshooting - Maytag SAV2555AW Series Technical Information

Domestic washer
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Trouble Shooting
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Models
Power Source
Voltage AC
Amperage (Single Unit)
Frequency
Motor horsepower
Receptacle
Plug
Dimensions
Cabinet
Height−overall
Height of cabinet
Width
Depth
Clearance−washer lid
Weight
Crated
Leaking
Make sure supply hose connections are not leaking.
Check for rubber gasket damage due to over
tightening.
Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted
and secured to drain facility.
Avoid overloading.
Check internal hose connections.
Check for overflowing standpipe.
Check pump out speed.
Check tub cover. Remove, reposition and reinstall
the tub cover seal.
Check water mixing valve for cracks or hose
connection leak.
Check tub seal for leak.
Check for water inlet flume damage.
No Water Fill
Check to make sure water supply turned on fully.
Normal water level. See chart.
Model/Switch Type Tub Size Low Med
Home-Variable
Check for kinks in inlet hoses.
Check for clogged inlet screens.
Visually check hot and cold separately at dispenser
for proper flows.
If complaint is a high-pitched noise during fill then
disconnect supply hoses and clean screens.
Is 120VAC present at outlet.
Check for blown fuse or tripped breaker.
16022733 Rev. 0
!
SAV2555AW*
120 VAC
10 A
60 Hz
½
6-20R
6-20P
1
43-
/
"
4
36"
7
26-
/
"
8
28"
1
23-
/
"
2
173 lbs.
High
3.3
6.75+1 NA 14.25+.5/-1
WARNING
Models
Wash cycles
Water temperatures
Water level
Agitation frequency
(Normal)
Agitation frequency (Gentle)
Agitation frequency
(Handwash)
Motor speed
Spin speed (revolutions per
minute)
Check lid switch assembly.
Check Pressure Switch for continuity between
terminals. (See component testing)
Check timer contacts.
Check for continuity on water valve solenoid. (See
component testing)
Vibration
Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
Legs level and secure.
Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.
Check that the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened.
Remove front panel and check that the suspension
springs are attached to the base and outer tub.
Check agitator for correct installation.
Check transmission for spin bearing noise.
Check belt.
Check pump pulley and bearing.
Check motor pulley and bearings.
Will Not Start
Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Close lid.
Check to see if the washer in a pause or soak
period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
Check for restricted drain system.
Check cam chart per cycle.
Will Not Drain
Check for restricted drain system.
2
SAV2555AW*
10
4
4
92±2
61±2
47±2
2 speed
710 / 473 rpm
October 2003

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