Maytag MAF9601 - Manual (Page 23)

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FAULT INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY
If a fault or a failure occurs during the program-
me, an indication will be given on the display.
The table below shows the various fault co-
des.
Display shows Explanation Suggested remedy
Over flow Call service.
Wash motor fault Call service.
Water outlet fault Pumping fault; check:
- that no object is trapped in the outlet from the drain
hose.
- that the drain pump is not blocked by foreign bo-
dies. Clean the pump; see Chapter 11, Care and
Cleaning.
- that the drain hose is free from kinks.
After performing the remedy, run the Drain program-
me. If this does not help, call service.
Water inlet fault Water supply fault; check:
- that the tap in the water pipe is open.
- that the strainer in the water inlet to the machine is
not obstructed.
1. Close the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose.
3. Clean the strainer in the inlet valve to the machine.
4. Screw back the hose.
5. Open the water tap.
6. Run the programme again to check that the fault
has been remedied.
Thermistor fault Call service.
Temperature stop fault Call service.
Foaming (this function is not available on all machi-
nes) Run the Rinse programme once. Check the detergent
metering. Use a low-lather detergent.
Door lock fault Call service.
Machine fails to spin. 1. The machine has a built-in unbalance sensor, which
causes the spin speed to be reduced or spinning to be
bypassed if there is great unbalance in the load. Turn
off the main power switch, and turn it on again. Open
the door and redistribute the washing.
2. After performing the remedy, run the Spin program-
me.
Flashing
You have tried to start a programme with the door
open. Close the door and try again.
Flashing
NOTE
The main power switch must be turned off
in order to reset the fault message.