Troubleshooting - Maytag MVWB450WQ2 Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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mfyou experience
Vibration, rocking, or
"walking"
Vibration during spinning
or washer stopped with
all dial lights flashing
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
Washer may not be level.
Load could be unbalanced.
Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer
must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight
against the bottom of the cabinet.
Check floor for flexing or sagging, if flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See "Level the Washer" in the "installation instructions".
Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket
could unbalance washer.
Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a
rug or jeans jacket with a few extra items, if the dial is flashing,
redistribute the load, close the lid, and press START/PAUSE.
Use Bulky items cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items
such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Other items are
not appropriate for Bulky items cycle. See "Cycle Guide".
item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See "Cycle Guide"
and "Using Your Washer" in this "Use and Care Guide".
Clicking or metallic
noises
Gurgling or humming
Humming
Objects caught in washer
drain system.
Washer may be
draining water.
The washer is sensing the
load size.
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. Sensing spins will take several minutes
before water is added to the washer.
Check the following for
proper installation:
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.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
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.)
An unbalanced load can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer"
for loading instructions.
Not enough water
in washer
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Load not completely covered
in water.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will
not be completely underwater. The washer senses load sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See "What's
New under the Lid."
mMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. The added water
lifts the load off the impeller, resulting in less cleaning.
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