Maytag MAV5057 - Manual (Page 9)

Before You Call
For problem laundry solutions (Le. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care
procedures, see the enclosed Laundry Tips pamphlet.
Check these points if your washer...
Always
Check First
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Won’t Fill
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose fdter screens may be plugged.
Won’t Agitate
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.
Won’t Spin
or Drain
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction,
call for service.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.
• If drain height is over five feet, a high-volume pump may be necessary. See
installation instructions or call 1-800-688-9900.
Load is wetter
than normal at the
end of the cycle
• The washer is designed to reduce spin speed if an unbalanced load is
detected. This is normal.
• Redistribute the load in the tub and set the washer on SPIN.
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