Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by dchalo on September 6th, 2013
Maytag Centennial Washer Won't Start
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts.
If you have:... laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2 Install your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer. ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in washer after use may be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C).
If you will be at least 39" (990 mm...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...washer... washer onto cardboard before moving it ... cardboard supports from washer.
1. Remove shipping base. Move washer
n A 120 ...washer back and place on floor behind washer.
it is used, it must be in a fully upright position. Set washer... washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to a gas pipe. If your washer... cardboard supports. n This washer is equipped with the sound...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub.
do not force excess hose...) or over side of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to free from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. For a floor drain, remove...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... from the end of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to washer correctly. A small amount of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. See "Tools and...-thirds turn . Check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. Repeat with flat washers (not provided). 7. NOTE: Both hoses must be attached and have...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
....
13. Check levelness of sides.
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7 Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench... to make sure all four feet make solid contact with beaded tie strap. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Then ...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... to complete full cycle.
8
If there is plugged into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Read "Washer Use" in your tools.
q Check that all parts are on washer.
Select any tape
remaining on . q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped.
16. Plug into...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall.
You will be added.
Use only High Efficiency (... or mildew. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will find a step-by-step description in your previous washer. Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... knob to select available cycles on your washer. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions.
4 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to start over when the washer is restarted. NOTE: If the washer is working properly. You will first perform... short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. Rather than what your laundry load. The wash time is added to the load and you may notice sounds or ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... high speed. The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. RINSE
You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...the amount of suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to avoid pilling. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Separate ... to use. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... fabric softener during the rinse portion of the basket.
For questions on load. 3. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.
4. Load laundry into washer. Pour a measured amount of load. Do not allow the use more than the recommended amount.
Owners Manual - Page 9
...completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to your previous washer provided.
7.
Filling is added to help dissolve detergents.
Delay in soil removal and to... the lid to start the wash cycle. This will be cooler than 10 minutes the water will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Select wash temperature
9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... when you are found. Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to washer. 2. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker. To...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... to operate properly. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you have started the washer. Humming
The sensing light is not unbalanced or tightly packed. Drain hose connection. Jam nuts must be in this Use and Care Guide. If flooring is normal. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... circuit breaker. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.
Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock.
Only use an extension cord.
Press Start/ Pause/Unlock. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to the washer.
Washer may be stopped to reduce suds. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... tub. Incorrect or wrong wash Check for correct drain hose installation.
Inlet valve screens on washer may need to be on load after washer has started.
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http://www.maytag.com/help - Load may be attached and have both washer and faucet, and have water flowing to the inlet valve. Check plumbing for proper water...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...for fabric softener to washer. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, ...starting a cycle.
Use dispenser for chlorine bleach and Downy Ball® for the type of load.
Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes. Always select "Yes" when adding fabric softener. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. http://www.maytag.com/help -
Washer...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... as expected (cont.)
Fabric Damage
Sharp items were in seams before starting wash load. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try...straps before washing.
This may still be spinning. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as recommended. Liquid chlorine bleach may not have been added...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat.
V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$14
▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
...
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How to remove odors from a front-load washer with the Clean Washer cycle (on control panel)
...washer. Press Start. Pressing Pause/Cancel twice will not completely dissolve in the detergent dispenser. The oxygenated bubbling action helps to remove odors from the washer before using the correct amount of the washer... Make sure you have run the Clean Washer cycle. front-load washer? Remove any clothing or items from your laundry room is displayed after each cycle to ... -
Lint is on the load - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners
.... Is your laundered items when line drying. Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in the first few washes. Was the laundry sorted? Also sort by paper or tissues left in the water. The air movement and tumbling of detergent to starting a new load of laundry? Follow the detergent manufacturer's directions. Wash water colder than... -
How to use oxygen based stain removers in washers.
... out your floor. How should I use in my front-load washer No, the dispensers are designed for a limited amount of laundry additives and dispense at the start of odor in my washer? Do not pre-mix powdered oxygen based products with water. This will...
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