Maytag Neptune Washer MAH-3 - Manual (Page 14)

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Fills with the
Wrong
Temperature
Water
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close door and press the Cycle Selector dial to start the washer. For your safety, the washer
will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
• Before the washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock
and do a quick drain.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle.Wait briefly and it may start.
• Check screens on inlet hoses at the faucets for obstructions. Clean screens periodically.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets. Flush water lines.
• 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.
• As the washer is filling, the water temperature may change as the automatic temperature
control feature checks incoming water temperature.This is normal.
• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water going through the
dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of
the automatic temperature control feature as the washer determines the temperature of the
water.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close the door and press the Cycle Selector dial. For your safety, the washer will not
tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
• Press the Cycle Selector dial to stop the washer.
• The washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the Sanitary Cycle
(select models).
• It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service.
• Close the door and press the Cycle Selector dial. For your safety, the washer will not
tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
• Use the High or Max Extract spin speed.
• Use high efficiency detergent to reduce over-sudsing.
• Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may become unbalanced and not spin
out completely.
• Make sure door is firmly closed.
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid overloading.
• Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.
• Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.
• Reduce detergent amount for soft water, small or lightly soiled loads.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Load is too wet
at end of cycle
The washer does
not drain and/or
spin
Won’t tumble
Door locked shut;
will not open
Stops
Leaks Water
For further assistance, call Maytag Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
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