TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Noises

Clicking or metallic

Door locking or unlocking.

The door will lock unlock and lock again. You will hear three

 

noises

 

clicks after pushing START/PAUSE. This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Objects caught in washer

Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins

 

 

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

It is normal to hear the pump making a humming sound with

 

 

draining water.

periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are removed

 

 

 

during the spin/drain cycles.

 

 

 

 

 

Water Leaks

 

 

 

Check the following for

Fill hoses not attached tightly.

Tighten fill-hose connection.

 

proper installation:

 

 

 

Fill hose washers.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain hose connection.

Check that the drain hose is properly secured to drainpipe or

 

 

 

laundry tub.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.)

 

 

 

 

 

Water or suds leaking

Not using HE detergent or using too

Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can

 

from door or rear of

much HE detergent.

cause leaking from the door or rear of cabinet. Always measure

 

cabinet

 

detergent and follow manufacturer’s directions based on your

 

 

 

load requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Door opened during “Add Clothes.”

Water can drip off the inside of the door when the door is

 

 

 

opened after the start of a cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residue on door glass.

Periodically clean the underside of the glass window to avoid

 

 

 

potential leaks.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer not performing as expected

 

 

Load not completely

Water level not visible on door or

This is normal for an HE front load washer. The washer senses load

 

covered in water

does not cover clothes.

sizes and adds the correct amount of water for optimal cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer won’t run

Check for proper water supply.

Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to

 

or fill, washer stops

 

inlet valve.

 

working

 

 

 

 

Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow.

 

 

 

 

 

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Maytag YMHWE301, YMHWE251, YMHWE201 manual Noises, Water Leaks, Washer not performing as expected
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