Troubleshooting Procedures; Mechanical Troubleshooting - Maytag MAT12PDA Service Manual

Troubleshooting Procedures

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect power to unit before servicing, unless testing
requires power.

Mechanical Troubleshooting

There are a number of factors which can contribute to noisy or improper washer operation. Some of these are listed
below along with areas to check for possible corrections.
Condition
1. Vibration Noise
2. Operation Noise
3. Water Leaks
4. Oil Leaks
5. Failure To Agitate Or Spin
6. Poor Spin Out
7. Spins And Agitates At Same Time
8. Freewheeling Inner Tub
9. Timer Shaft Hard to Pull Out (MN Models)
10. Warm Water Temperature Too Cold
11. Slow Fill
12. Water Siphoning Out Of Washer
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WARNING
Control cover loose
Front panel loose
Entire washer
weak floor construction (reinforce)
o
inner Tub not centered
o
damper pads dry
o
Noise during agitation
check rotor bearing
o
Noise during spin
check tub bearing
o
check radial bearing
o
Water valve
Fill hoses
Hose clamps
Injector housing
Poly pump
Boot seal
Tub cover loose
Clear oil around inside of cabinet; excess oil from
tub bearing. W ipe off and wait to see if more
develops.
Oil under base; wipe off and wait to see if more
develops. It is probably excess oil from brake
package.
Excess oil on helical shaft and in rubber dust cap.
Replace lip seal in transmission.
Belt broken or off pulley
Motor pulley off or loose
Transmission
Brake package loose
Belt off or broken
Dry or dirty motor base
Kinked drain hose
Clothing article between tubs
Pump belt too tight
Drive lug adjustment
Clutch washer in transmission
Rotor bearing in upside down
Brake liner loose
Tub nut loose
Oil shaft where it goes into timer housing and work
in and out until it loosens up (rust).
Increase temperature at hot water heater.
Clean inlet screen in host water hose
Adjust hot and cold faucets to compensate
Plugged inlet screens in fill hoses and water valve
Inadequate water pressure (should be 30 – 120
p.s.i.)
Drain hose not 36" from floor
Raise drain hose to 365"
o
Install siphon break
o
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Possible Cause
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