Troubleshooting – Maytag MAV-3 User Manual
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• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a home drain restriction, call for
drain service.
• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin unless the lid is closed.
• Suds lock – caused by too many suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a
low-sudsing detergent.
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and restart the washer. Check for
leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid extended soaking – soak for 30 minutes or less.
• Avoid overloading.
• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and
not between settings.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water entering the tub when
cold or warm wash temperatures are selected.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure water supply is
regulated correctly. 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 is selected.
Won’t Fill
Won’t Agitate
Won’t Spin
or Drain
Load is Wet
Stops
Leaks Water
Is Noisy
Troubleshooting
Fills with
the Wrong
Temperature
Water
Cycle Selector
Advances Through
Off