Maytag MVWX700X Use And Care Manual page 13

TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run
or fill, washer stops
working or wash light
remains on (indicating
that the washer
was unable to fill
appropriately) (cont.)
Washer not draining/
spinning, loads are
still wet or spin light
remains on (indicating
that the washer was
unable to pump out
water within ten
minutes)
Dry spots on load
after cycle
Incorrect or wrong
wash or rinse
temperatures
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Normal washer operation.
Washer may be tightly packed.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Empty pockets and use garment bags
for small items.
Use a cycle with a low spin speed.
The washer may be tightly packed or
unbalanced.
Check plumbing for correct drain hose
installation. Drain hose extends into
standpipe farther than 4.5" (114 mm).
Wrong or too much detergent
causing suds to slow or stop
draining and spinning?
High speed spins extract more
moisture than traditional top-load
washers.
Check for proper water supply.
Energy saving controlled
wash temperatures.
Lid must be closed for washer to run.
Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not
interrupt cycle.
Washer may be stopped to reduce suds.
The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may take
2 to 3 minutes before water is added. You may hear the hum
of the spins. This is normal.
Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket. Close
lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock.
Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has
started.
Do not add more water to the washer.
Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow
or stop the washer. Always measure detergent and follow
detergent directions based on your load requirements.
To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select Rinse & Spin.
Press Start/Pause/Unlock. Do not add more detergent.
Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket
and tub, which can slow draining.
Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles
with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin
for your garment. To remove extra water in the load, select
Drain & Spin. Load may need to be rearranged to allow even
distribution of the load in the basket.
Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may not allow the washer
to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly
arrange the wet load for balanced spinning. Select Drain & Spin
to remove excess water. See "Using Your Washer" for loading
recommendations.
Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form and
securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain opening.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above the
floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose.
Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent
directions for your load. To remove extra suds, select Rinse &
Spin. Do not add detergent.
The high spin speeds combined with air flow during the final spin
can cause items near the top of the load to develop dry spots
during the final spin. This is normal.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and
have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses.
Energy Star washers use cooler wash and rinse water
temperatures than your previous washer. This includes cooler
hot and warm washes.
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