Troubleshooting – Maytag LSG7806AAE User Manual
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• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close lid, 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.
• For your safety, washer will not spin unless the lid is closed. Close lid and restart the washer.
• Suds lock – caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a
low-sudsing detergent.
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and pull knob out. Check for leveling.
Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and pull knob out. Check for leveling.
Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. If equipped with buttons,
be sure they are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull control knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not fill, agitate
or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause or soak period 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Won’t Fill
Won’t Agitate
Won’t Spin
or Drain
Stops
Leaks Water
Is Noisy
Cycles,
options,
lights
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Dryer Exhaust tips
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Special Fea
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Troubleshooting
Fills with
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Temperature
Water
For further assistance, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
Check these points if your clothes washer...
Load is Wet