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

 

Instructions”.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

could unbalance washer.

 

 

 

Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance.

 

 

 

Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single items.

 

 

 

Use Bulky/Sheets cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such

 

as comforters or poly-filled jackets.

 

 

 

See “Cycle Guide” and “Using Your Washer” in this Use and

 

Care Guide.

 

 

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

 

 

be necessary to call for service to remove items.

 

 

 

 

 

It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,

 

 

buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.

 

 

 

Gurgling or humming

Washer may be draining water.

It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming

 

 

sound with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of

 

 

water are removed during the spin/drain cycles.

 

 

 

Humming

Load sensing may be occurring.

You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have

 

 

started the washer. This is normal.

 

 

 

Water Leaks

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Fill hoses not attached tightly.

Tighten fill-hose connection.

 

 

Fill hose washers.

Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated.

 

 

Drain hose connection.

Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to

 

drainpipe or laundry tub.

 

 

 

Do not place tape over drain opening.

 

 

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.)

 

 

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.

 

 

Washer not performing as expected

Not enough water in washer

Load not completely covered in water.

This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will not be completely underwater. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See “What’s New under the Lid.”

IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer.

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Maytag W10560156B Troubleshooting, If you experience Possible Causes Solution, Vibration or Off-Balance, Water Leaks