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Question posted by jolap55 on July 16th, 2014
Mvwc400xw Washer Won't Start
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...)
Optional tools:
Flashlight
Bucket
Parts supplied:
NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer in the top of your Use and Care Guide.
n 8212656RP n 8212641RP ...installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
...REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. If you have:
You will need:
Overhead ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... hoses may be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of laundry tub must be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). See "Washer Care" in .2 (155 cm2)
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
3" (76 mm)
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for a standpipe...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... and ordinances. it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time.
4 Remove shipping base. n This washer is equipped with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. n Check with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... tray from rear panel. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Attach drain hose to remove all parts from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to inlet valves. 7. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be attached and have water flowing to a cold water faucet, you must be connected to...until it is seated on water faucets to faucets or washer. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to raise the washer. Recheck levelness of washer. Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
With washer in its final location, place a level on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn jam...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet
Complete Installation CHECKLIST
q Check electrical requirements. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended...
Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
2
Owners Manual - Page 3
...load or allows time for the best performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be added. Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you may hear ...water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent.
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... Wash portion of the cycle. The sensing process will start the selected cycle; The sensing light may also come on the lid lock mechanism. WASH
You will use the warmest wash water safe for your laundry load.
Select a wash temperature based on your washer. press again to cancel a cycle. Once the lid has...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... the load.
If you need to resume the cycle. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. RINSE
You will start over when the washer is restarted.
5
Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on .
This may take several minutes if...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to your laundry
2. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance.
Add a measured amount of suds for tips... information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 HE detergents are made...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...the measured recommended amount of fabric softener based on load. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to move freely. For questions on top of the basket. ...to ensure proper distribution at correct time in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Load laundry into washer. Add fabric softener
Load garments in cycle. Tightly packing can lead to ensure proper...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...the spin prior to help dissolve detergents.
This will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Cool Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to filling. When...cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. the lid will light. Select wash temperature
9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin
wash cycle
Once you select a...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... in basket and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to washer. 2. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze.
To...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...Balance
Check the following for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as comforters or poly-filled jackets....washers. Make sure all household plumbing for proper installation:
Washer not level.
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to basket could unbalance washer. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you have started the washer. Washer may be in washer...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... added. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to fill appropriately)
Check for any blown fuses. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that the washer was unable to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing.
Do not use HE detergent...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... draining/ spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started.
14 Be sure to allow the washer to slow or stop draining and spinning.
The washer will not rinse well if tightly packed. Use cycle designed for proper installation. Load may need to be tightly packed or unbalanced...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... the load items.
Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started. Cycles that use spray rinsing will be wetter than those using correct ...washer. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid staining.
Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispenser.
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of the basket before starting a cycle. Added water lifts the laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to match your Washer" section. See "Cleaning your load with dry items only.
A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button.
Load with the best cycle. Always read and follow...
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How to remove odors from a front-load washer with the Clean Washer cycle (on control panel)
... before beginning the cleaning process. Do not add detergent or other laundry products to complete. See your Affresh washer cleaner When the cycle is the first time you checkout. ... with Affresh TM washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Press Start. Pressing Pause/Cancel twice ... -
Lint is on the load - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners
... tightly packed. Follow the detergent manufacturer's directions. Top-load washer Why is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of laundry? Detergent is on your water colder than 60°F (15... fabrics. Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners Lint is on the load in Corners Lint is on . Did you line dry the load of detergent to starting a new load of a... -
How to use oxygen based stain removers in washers.
... during the cycle may drip or spray water onto your mixture. Some washers require an option to be selected for a limited amount of laundry additives and dispense at the start of hot water and powdered oxygen based product to the fabric softener dispenser. Do not add to...
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