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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions
suggested
here or visit our website
at www.maytag.com/product
help -
in Canada
www.maytag.ca
for assistance
and to possibly
avoid a service call.
f
ff you experience
Vibration,
rocking,
or
"walking"
Possible Causes
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
Washer
may not be level.
Load could be unbalanced
or too large.
The shipping
bolts are still in the back
of the washer.
Solution
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
wiii reduce
sound.
See "Level the Washer"
in installation
instructions.
Avoid tightly packing
the load. Avoid washing
single
items. Balance
a single item such as a rug or jeans jacket
with a few extra items.
item or load not suitable
for selected
cycle. See "Cycle Guide"
and
*'Using Your WasherS'
See "Remove
transport
bolts from washer"
in the Installation
Instructions.
Clicking
or metallic
noises
Door locking or unlocking.
The door will lock, unlock, and lock again. You will hear 3 clicks after
touching
and holding
START. This is normal.
Objects
caught
in washer
drain system.
Empty pockets
before washing.
Loose items such as coins could
fall between
washer
drum 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 drum.
Gurgling
or humming
Washer
may be draining
water.
The pump may make a humming
sound with periodic
gurgling
or
surging
as final amounts
of water are removed
during the spin/drain
cycles. This is normal at certain stages
of the cycle.
Rolling or sloshing
Steel balls in the balancing
system are
This is normal at certain
stages
of the cycle.
and occasional
clicking
balancing
the load.
(on iowospeed
spin)
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Check the following
for
Fill hoses not attached
tightly.
Tighten fill-hose
connection.
proper
installation
Fill hose washers.
Properly
seat all four fill hose fiat washers.
Drain hose connection.
Check that the drain hose is properly
secured
to drainpipe
or
laundry tub.
Check
household
plumbing
for leaks or
Water can back up out of a clogged
sink or drainpipe.
Check
clogged
sink or drain,
all household
plumbing
for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets.)
Water or suds leaking from
Not using HE detergent
or using too
Only use HE detergent.
Suds from regular detergents
can
door or rear of cabinet
much HE detergent,
cause baking
from the door or rear of cabinet.
Always
measure
detergent
and follow
manufacturer's
directions
based on your load
requirements.
Residue
on door glass.
Periodically
clean the underside
of the glass window
to avoid
potential
leaks.
Door opened
during *'Add a Garment_'
Water can drip off the inside of the door when the door is opened
after the start of a cycle.
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Load not completely
covered
in water
Water level not visible
on door or does
This is normal for an HE front load washer.
The washer
senses load
not cover clothes,
sizes and adds the correct
amount
of water for optimal
cleaning.
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