Before you call for service, Check these points if your washer, Won't fill – Maytag LAT8714 User Manual
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if your
washer...
Won't fill
• 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.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and check hose filter screens.
Clean screens, if plugged.
Won't agitóte
• 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 knob 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. In the event that the lid switch should
nnalfunction, the detector will stop operations
for your safety. Call for service.
Won't spin or drain
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If
there is a drain restriction, call for service.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer.
For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin
unless the lid is closed.
• Off-balanced load. Redistribute the load evenly,
close lid and pull knob out. Check for leveling.
Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Suds lock - caused by too much suds. Rewash
without detergent. Use correct amount of a low-
sudsing detergent.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure
detector. In the event that the lid switch should
malfunction, the detector will stop operations
for your safety. Call tor service.
Stops
• 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 knob out to start the washer.
For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin
unless the lid is closed.
• Off-balanced load. Redistribute the load evenly,
close lid and puli knob out.
Check for leveling.
Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the
cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure
detector. In the event that the lid switch should
malfunction, the detector will stop operations
for your safety. Call for service.
Leaks water
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly
inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Is noisy
• Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor.
Fills with the wrong temperature
water
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• If equipped with a temperature selector knob,
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 1 20°F (49°C) hot water at
the tap. Also check water heater capacity and
recovery rate.
• Hose filter screens plugged. Disconnect hoses
and clean screens.
NOTE:
For further assistance contact your
Maytag dealer or call Maytag Customer
Service:
U.S.
Canada
1
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800
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688-9900
1
-
800
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688-2002
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