Maytag SL-3 - Manual (Page 22)

Before You Call (continued)
Check these points if your clothes washer.
Stops
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and push the START/STOP button to
start the clothes washer. Be sure the buttons are fully depressed.
• Close door and push the START/STOP button to start the clothes washer. For your
safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless door is closed.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• Low water pressure. Try not to run a shower and/or dishwasher at the same time.
Leaks Water
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of dram hose is correctly inserted and secured to dram facility.
• Avoid overloading.
Is Noisy
• Clothes washer should be leveled properly as outlined in installation
instructions.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.
• Check that the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened.
Fills with
the Wrong
Temperature
Water
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Check that the temperature selector button is fully depressed.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. 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.
Cycle Selector
Knob Advances
Through “off’
• Extra rinse option is selected.
Tub is
Completely
Full of Suds
• Run the clothes washer through another complete cycle using cold water.
• Reduce detergent amount for that specific load size and soil level.
• Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load
washers.
• See “Won’t Spin or Drain” section on page 19.
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