Maytag W10338688B - Manuel (Page 12)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help -
In Canada, www.maytag.ca, for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer
must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight against
the bottom of the cabinet.
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See “Level the Washer” in Installation Instructions.
Load could be unbalanced. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could
unbalance washer.
Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance.
Use Bulky cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as
jackets and small comforters.
See “Cycle Guide.”
Check the
following for
proper installation or
see “Using Your
Washer” section.
Washer may not be level.
Vibration or Off-Balance
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.
It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.
Objects caught in washer drain
system.
Clicking or metallic
noises
Noises - For normal operating sounds, go to www.maytag.com/product_help.
Gurgling or humming It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound
with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are
removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Washer may be draining water.
Humming You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started
the washer. This is normal. Sensing spins will take several minutes
before water is added to the washer.
The sensing light is on.
Washer not level. Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Fill hoses not attached tightly. Tighten fill-hose connection.
Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated.
Drain hose connection Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Check household plumbing for leaks or
clogged sink or drain.
Water can back up out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check
all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets.)
Fill hose washers
Check the
following for
proper installation:
Unbalanced loading can cause basket to be out of alignment and
cause water to splash off tub. See “Using Your Washer” for loading
instructions.
Washer not loaded properly.
Not enough water
in washer
Load not completely covered
in water.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will
not be completely underwater. The washer senses load sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See “What’s
New under the Lid.”
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. The added
water lifts the load off the washplate, resulting in less cleaning.
Water Leaks
Washer not performing as expected
Washer won’t run
or fill, washer stops
working or wash light
remains on (indicating
that the washer
was unable to fill
appropriately)
Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to
inlet valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on.
Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged.
Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow.