Troubleshooting - Maytag MAV-4 Manual De Uso

Troubleshooting

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
Won't Fill
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
Won't Agitate
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Won't Spin
or Drain
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a home drain restriction, call for
• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin unless the lid is closed.
• Suds lock – caused by too many suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and restart the washer. Check for
Load is Wet
• A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
Stops
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
Leaks Water
• 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.
• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
Is Noisy
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
Fills with
the Wrong • If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and
Temperature
Water
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water entering the tub when
• If Auto Temperature Control (select models) is selected, cold water may feel warmer than cold
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure water supply is
• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49° C) hot water at the tap.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
Cycle Selector
• Extra Rinse (select models) is selected.
Advances Through
Off
loading
Controls a t a glance
Dry er Exhaust tips
drain service.
low-sudsing detergent.
leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
not between settings.
cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the Automatic
Temperature Control (select models) feature as the washer determines the temperature of
the water.
water from the tap.
regulated correctly. Flush water line before filling washer.
Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
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