Troubleshooting - Maytag BRAVOS XL Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Fabric Damage (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Single-dose laundry
packet not dissolving
Error Code Appears in Display
oL (overloaded)
appears in display
uL (unbalanced load)
appears in display
LF (too long to fill)
appears in display
Ld (too long to drain
water) appears in display
HC (Hot and Cold
hoses reversed)
appears in display
Sd (Excess suds)
appears in display
dL (Lid cannot lock)
appears in display
lid (Lid opened)
appears in display
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Possible Causes
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly.
Clogged dispensers or laundry
products dispensing too soon.
Liquid chlorine bleach not used in
dispenser or Oxi Treat Stains option
not selected.
Adding laundry packet incorrectly.
Load too large.
Load not balanced. The washer is
running a load-balance correction
routine.
Washer taking too long to fill.
Drain extends more than
4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe.
Washer taking too long to drain
water. Drain extends more than
4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe.
Hot and cold inlet hoses have been
installed incorrectly.
Excessive suds in washer. Washer is
running a suds reduction routine.
An item in the load may be keeping the
lid from locking.
Washer lid left open.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up
bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than
recommended by manufacturer.
Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when
loading and unloading washer.
Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate
dispensing.
Always select FABRIC SOFTENER and/or OXI TREAT STAINS
options to ensure proper dispensing.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
It is normal for small amounts of water to be remain in dispenser
at the end of the cycle.
Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder
in the dispenser. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature
if possible, depending on your load.
Use liquid chlorine bleach only in the liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser.
You may only place Oxi products directly in the liquid chlorine
bleach dispener. If using Oxi products, be sure to select OXI TREAT
STAINS option. Do not use both liquid chlorine bleach and Oxi
product in the same load.
Be sure laundry packet is added to washer drum before adding
clothes. Do not add packet to dispenser. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions to avoid damage to your garments.
If an overload is detected, the washer will drain any water and
detergent in the washer. Remove several items and add HE
detergent. Close lid and press START/PAUSE.
Allow the washer to continue. If the dial is flashing and the washer
has stopped, redistribute the load, close the lid, and press START/
PAUSE.
Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Use drain hose
form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain
opening. See Installation Instructions.
Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Use drain hose
form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain
opening. See Installation Instructions.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above
the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See Installation
Instructions.
This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate that
cold water hose is connected to the hot water inlet and hot water
hose is connected to the cold water inlet.
Allow the washer to continue. Use only HE detergent. Always
measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on load size.
Follow detergent manufacturer's instructions. If the dial is flashing,
reselect your desired cycle using a cold wash temperature, and
press START/PAUSE. Do not add detergent.
Check for items directly under the lid.
Close the lid to clear the display. If the lid is left open for more than
10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water in the washer will drain.
Solution
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