Maytag BRAVOS MTW6600TQ0 Use & Care Manual page 24

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to foJlow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Washer won't fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops
• Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Are you using an extension cord?
Do not use an extension cord.
• Is there power at the plug?
Check electrical source or call electrician.
• Is the indicator on the Cycle control knob properly lined up with a cycle?
Turn the Cycle control knob to the right slightly.
• Are the water inlet valve screens ('logged?
Turn off tile water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated film
or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks.
• Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Turn oil the water.
• Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Straighten the hoses.
• Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely?
The Auto Water level feature senses tile size of the load and adds the correct amount of
water for the load size. You may notice during a cycle that the wash load is not
completely submerged in water. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move.
• Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
• Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle?
The washer may pause during terrain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue.
• Is the washer overloaded?
Wash smaller loads. See "Starting Your Washer" for maximum load size.
• Is there oversudsing?
Cancel the current cycle. Select Spin Only to drain the load. Re-select your desired cycle
and press START. Do not add detergent. Use cold water.
• Is the lid open?
The lie] must be closed during operation. The washer will not operate with tile lie] open.
• Did you add more items to the load once the washer started?
Once tile load is wet, there may appear to be space for more items. Do not add more than
1 or 2 garments after the cycle has started. For best results determine load size with dry
items only.
Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck
• Is the top of drain hose lower than the control knobs on washer?
The top of the drain hose must be at least 39" (99 cm) above the floor. See "Drain
System."
• Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe, or is it taped to the standpipe?
The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. ]Do not seal the drain hose with tape. The
hose needs an air gap. See "Installation Instructions."
Washer won't drain or spin; water remains in washer
• Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose more than 96" (244 cm) above the
floor?
See "Drain System."
• Is the lid open?
The lie] must be closed during operation. The washer will not operate with tile lid open.
• Is there excessive sudsing?
Always measure detergent. Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. If you have very
soft water, you may need to use less detergent. Use only High Efficiency ("HE") detergent.
Wash/Rinse temperature
• Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed?
If the hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed, the washer will display an "HC" error
code at the end of the cycle. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses."
• Are you washing many loads?
As your frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature may decrease for hot
and warm temperatures. This is normal.
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