Maytag Neptune SL-3 Use And Care Manual page 22

T T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Check these points if your clothes washer...
Stops
Leaks Water
Is Noisy
Fills with
the Wrong
Temperature
Water
Cycle Selector
Knob Advances
Through "OFF"
Tub is
Completely
Full of Suds
- W
ASHER
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and push the START/STOP button to
start the clothes washer. Be sure the buttons are fully depressed.
• Close door and push the START/STOP button to start the clothes washer.
For your safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless door is closed.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may continue
the cycle.
• Check for low water pressure.Try not to run a shower and/or dishwasher at the
same time.
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid overloading.
• Clothes washer should be leveled properly as outlined in Installation Instructions.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.
• Check that the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Check that the temperature selector button is fully depressed.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Flush
water line before filling washer.
• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C) hot
water at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
• Extra rinse option is selected.
• Run the clothes washer through another complete cycle using cold water.
• Reduce detergent amount for that specific load size and soil level.
• Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load
washers.
• See "Won't Spin or Drain" section on page 20.
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