Problems

Possible causes

Action

pump) can be heard from the machine, this does not stop when the power is switched off using the main power switch.

2.Pull out the plug.

3.Call a service engineer

Water remains in the

• Obstruction in the drain

machine.

hose.

Disconnect the drain hose where it is connected to the sink’s water trap. Check that no debris has become stuck. Is the cone-shaped part of the pipe cut so that the diameter is at least 16 mm?

Bad odour in the machine

The dishes are not sufficiently dry

Kinks in the drain hose.

The filters are clogged.

Items in the drain pump.

Dirt along the strips and in corners

Drying power too low. The machine is not fully loaded.

The rinse aid has run out or the set dose is too low.

Check that the hose is free from kinks or sharp bends.

Clean out the coarse filter, the fine filter and the filter.

Clean out the drain pump. See chapter on cleaning

Clean with a dish brush and low-lather detergent.

Activate the Normal drying option (not all models).

Put a full load in the machine.

Replenish rinse aid or increase the dose of rinse aid.

Open the door slightly once the program has finished.

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Maytag 860S manual Problems Possible causes Action, Water remains, Machine

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