Maytag MAH-24 important safety instructions Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting•
Fills with the wrong	•	Turn both faucets on fully.
temperature water	•	Make sure temperature selection is correct.
	• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets. Flush water lines.
	• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C)
		hot water at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
		Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
	• As the washer is filling, the water temperature may change as the automatic
		temperature control feature checks incoming water temperature. This is
		normal.
	• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water
		going through the dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures are
		selected. This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control
		feature as the washer determines the temperature of the water.
Won’t tumble	•	Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	• Close the door and press the Start/Pause pad. For your safety, the washer
		will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
Door locked shut;	•	Press the Start/Pause pad to stop the machine.
will not open	• It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage.
Freshening your washer	•	See Cleaning the Interior, page 9.
The washer does not drain	•	Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
and/or spin	•	Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction,
		call for service.
	• Close the door and press the Start/Pause pad. For your safety, the washer
		will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
Load is too wet at	•	Use the High spin speed.
end of cycle	• Use high efficiency detergent to reduce over-sudsing.
	• Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may become
		unbalanced and not spin out completely.
Leaks Water	•	Make sure door is firmly closed.
	•	Make sure hose connections are tight.
	•	Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
	•	Avoid overloading.
	•	Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.

For further assistance, call Maytag Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada.

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

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