Maytag MVWX550XW warranty Than normal, Installation. Drain hose extends into

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help

for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Washer won’t run

Check proper electrical supply.

Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

or fill, washer stops

 

 

 

Do not use an extension cord.

working (cont.)

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure there is power to outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.

 

 

NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.

 

 

 

 

Normal washer operation.

Lid must be closed for washer to run.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not

 

 

interrupt cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer may be stopped to reduce suds.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer spins the load before filling to determine load size.

 

Washer not loaded as

Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket. Close

 

recommended.

lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has

 

 

started.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not add more water to the washer.

 

Not using HE detergent or using too

Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow

 

much HE detergent.

or stop the washer. Always measure detergent and follow

 

 

detergent directions based on your load requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select RInse & Spin. Press Start/

 

 

Pause/Unlock. Do not add more detergent.

Washer not draining/

Empty pockets and use garment bags

Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket

spinning, loads are

for small items.

and tub, which can slow draining.

still wet

Use a cycle with a low spin speed.

Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles

 

 

 

with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin

 

 

for your garment. To remove extra water in the load, select Drain

 

 

& Spin. Load may need to be rearranged to allow even

 

 

distribution of the load in the basket.

 

Washer not loaded properly.

Reduce load size to improve water removal. A tightly packed load

 

 

may not allow the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter

 

 

than normal.

 

Check plumbing for correct drain hose

Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form and

 

installation. Drain hose extends into

securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain opening.

 

standpipe farther than 4.5" (114 mm).

Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor.

 

 

Remove any clogs from drain hose.

 

 

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Contents Table of Contents Washer Safety Automatic Load Size Sensing WHAT’S NEW Under the LID? Cleaning with Less WaterControl Panel and Features Options Cycle GuideItems to Cycle Wash/Rinse Spin Soil Available Cycle Details Helpful Tips Using Your WasherSort and prepare your laundry Load laundry into washer Add fabric softener to dispenser Press Power to turn on washerAdd HE detergent to dispenser Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenserSelect cycle options Washer MaintenanceTo winterize washer To clean exteriorTo use washer again If you experience Possible Causes Solution TroubleshootingRemove any clogs from drain hose Installation. Drain hose extends intoThan normal Standpipe farther than 4.5 114 mmLoad with dry items only On load size and soil levelWasher not loaded as recommended Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wallDepending on your load, or use liquid HE detergent Load dispensers before starting a cycleAvoid overfilling Do not add products directly to loadFirst Year Items Excluded from WarrantyThis limited warranty does not cover Within the United States of America and CanadaSécurité DE LA Laveuse Détection automatique de taille de charge Quoi DE Neuf Sous LE COUVERCLE? Nettoyer avec moins d’eauVitesse D’ESSORAGE Tableau DE Commande ET CaractéristiquesNiveau DE Saleté Spin Essorage Sensing DétectionWash Lavage Rinse Rinçage’essorage Saleté Disponibles Guide DE ProgrammesLaver Essorage pour les charges MaillotsCombine un rinçage et un Et articles SpinConseils utiles Utilisation DE LA LaveuseVerser de l’assouplissant pour tissu dans le distributeur Appuyer sur Power pour mettre la laveuse en marche`Verser le détergent HE Dans le distributeur Ajouter l’agent de blanchiment liquide dans le distributeurSélectionner les options de programme Sélectionner le programmeSélectionner les réglages de programme Nettoyage de l’extérieur Entretien DE LA LaveuseRemise en marche de la laveuse Important Pour éviter tout dommage, installerHivérisation de la laveuse Fuites d’eau DépannageVibrations ou déséquilibre BruitsLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu La laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu suite Dépannage Si les phénomènes Causes possibles Solution Suivants se produisentLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Première AnnéeÉléments Exclus DE LA Garantie Vous pouvez écrire en soumettant toute question U.s.AU.s.A. and canada You can write with any questions or concerns at