BEFORE YOU CALL

For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the enclosed Laundry Tips booklet.

CHECK THESE POINTS

IF YOUR WASHER...

ALWAYS CHECK FIRST

Plug cord into live electrical outlet.

Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

WON’T FILL

Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.

Turn both faucets on fully.

Straighten inlet hoses.

Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged at the faucet.

WON’T AGITATE

Make sure the lid is completely closed.

Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.

Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.

The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for service.

Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.

WON’T SPIN OR DRAIN

Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restric- tion, call for service.

Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.

The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for service.

If drain height is five to eight feet, a high-volume pump kit may be neces- sary. See installation instructions or call 1-800-688-9900. If the drain height is over eight feet, water may not be removed, even with the high volume pump kit.

LOAD IS WETTER THAN NORMAL AT THE END OF THE CYCLE

The washer is designed to reduce spin speed if an unbalanced load is detected. This is normal.

Redistribute the load in the tub and set the washer on SPIN.

STOPS

Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.

Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.

This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.

The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should malfunction, the detector will stop fill operations for your safety. Call for service.

LEAKS WATER

Make sure water inlet hose connec- tions are tight at faucet and water valve.

Make sure end of drain hose is cor- rectly inserted and secured to drain facility.

Avoid extended soaking – soak for 30 minutes or less.

Avoid overloading.

IS NOISY

Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.

Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.

Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.

A clicking sound may be the LoadSensor™ agitator as it moves the load down through the cleaning zone for maximum cleaning effectiv- ness. This sound will vary from load to load. This is normal.

Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.

FILLS WITH THE WRONG TEMP- ERATURE WATER

Turn both faucets on fully.

Make sure temperature selection is correct.

If Auto Temperature Control is select- ed, cold water may feel warmer than cold water from the tap (see page 3).

Make sure hoses are connected to cor- rect faucets and inlet connections. Be sure water supply is regulated correctly. Flush water line before filling washer.

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.

CYCLE SELECTOR DIAL AD- VANCES THROUGH “OFF”

• Extra Rinse is selected.

For further assistance contact Maytag

Appliances Sales Company,

Maytag Customer Assistance:

U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002

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

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Maytag MAV-18 warranty Before YOU Call, Check These Points If Your Washer