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
Vibration or Off-Balance
Check the following for proper installation or see “Using Your Washer” section.
Feet may not be in contact with the | Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and |
floor and locked. | washer must be level to operate properly. See “Installation |
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Washer may not be level. | Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4" |
| (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound. |
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| See “Level the Washer” in Installation Instructions. |
Load could be unbalanced. | Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around washplate. |
| Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket |
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| Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance. |
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| Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single items. |
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| Use Bulky/Sheets cycle for oversized, |
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| See “Cycle Guide” and “Using Your Washer” in this Use and |
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Noises - For normal operating sounds, goto www.maytag.com/product_help
Clicking or metallic | Objects caught in washer | Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins |
noises | drain system. | could fall between basket and tub or may block pump. It may |
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| It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps, |
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| buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket. |
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Gurgling or humming | Washer may be draining water. | It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming |
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| sound with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of |
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| water are removed during the spin/drain cycles. |
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Humming | Load sensing may be occurring. | You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have |
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| started the washer. This is normal. |
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Water Leaks |
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Check the following for proper installation:
Washer not level. | Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. |
| Check that load is not unbalanced or tightly packed. |
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Fill hoses not attached tightly. | Tighten |
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Fill hose washers. | Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated. |
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Drain hose connection. | Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to |
| drainpipe or laundry tub. |
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| Do not place tape over drain opening. |
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Check household plumbing for leaks | Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all |
or clogged sink or drain. | household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water |
| pipes, and faucets.) |
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Washer not loaded as | Unbalanced loading can cause basket to be out of alignment |
recommended. | and cause water to splash off tub. See “Using Your Washer” for |
| loading instructions. |
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Washer not performing as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in water.
This is normal operation for an HE
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer.
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