Maytag Atlantis - Manual (Page 93)

Water Leaks
• Check top tub gasket (Page 5-3).
• Check water inlet hoses at machine and
iauceX(Page 1-5).
• Check drain hose clamps at pump and
drain inlet.
• Check tub to pump hose clamp.
• Check pump for cracks or seal damage
(Page 5-5).
• Check water mixing valve for cracks or
hose connection leak.
• Check center seal for leak (Page 7-2).
• Check for water inlet flume damage
(Page 5-2).
Fills - Will Not Agitate
IF MOTOR RUNS:
• Check for broken belt.
• Check for pivot spring in place.
• Check for motor mount glides in place.
• Check for problem with transmission
(Page 7-12).
• Check drive pulley movement (Page 7-4).
Turning pulley clockwise should oscil­
late the agitator and turning counter­
clockwise will release the brake for spin­
ning action. If pulley does not turn, replace
transmission.
• If pulley and transmission are operating
correctly, check for obstruction in pump
(Page 5-5).
• If motor does not run:
Check pressure switch contacts (Page 8-
16).
Check timer contacts (Page 8-3).
Check selector switch (Page 8-17).
- Check motor start switch (Page 8-12).
Check motor winding and thermal over
load (Page 8-11 and 8-12).
Excessive Noise - Vibration
Check for proper installation.
Legs level and secure (Page 1-3).
Stabilizer rear legs secure (Page 4-11).
Sound and secure flooring (Page 4-11).
Check motor pulley and bearings
(Page 8-15).
Check pump pulley and bearing
(Page 5-5).
Check belt.
Check transmission pulley for correct
thrust bearing adjustment (Page 7-6).
Check transmission for spin bearing noise.
Check center tub seal (Page 7-2).
Check agitator for correct installation.
Remove front panel and check that the six
suspension springs are attached to the
base and outer tub (Page 6-2).
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Section 9. Troubleshooting
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