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Before You Call

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Won’t Spin or Drain

• 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.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten drain 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.

• 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.

• Suds lock – caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a low-sudsing deter-

gent.

Load is Wet

• The washer may have sensed an unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load in the tub, close the lid and

pull the control knob out.

• A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.

Stops

• 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.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is

closed.

• 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. If the lid switch should malfunction, the detector will

stop fill operations for your safety. Call for service.

Leaks Water

• 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.

Is Noisy

• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.
• A clicking sound may be the LoadSensor™ agitator as it moves the load down through the cleaning zone for

maximum cleaning effectivness. This sound will vary from load to load. This is normal.

• Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.

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 cor-

rectly. 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.

For further assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance:

U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

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