Maytag LAT8824 - Manual (Page 9)

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if your washer...
WON’T FILL • Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Hose filter screens plugged. Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
WON’T AGITATE • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer, If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull knob 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.
WON’T SPIN OR DRAIN • Off-balance load. Redistribute the load evenly, close the lid and pull knob out. Check
for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten hoses. Ehminate Idriked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service.
• Close hd and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not
agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• Suds lock - caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct
amount of a low-sudsing detergent.
• 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.
STOPS • Off-balance load. Redistribute the load evenly, close the lid and pull knob out. Check
for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and puU knob out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull knob 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 operations for your safety. Call for service.
LEAKS WATER • Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Extended soaking - soak for 30 minutes or less.
IS NOISY • Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor.
* Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
FILLS WITH THE WRONG
TEMPERATURE WATER
• Turn both faucets on fully,
• If equipped with a temperature selector knob, be sure it is set directly on a temper­
ature setting and not between settings.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure
water supply is regulated correctly. Flush water line bef ore tilling 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.
• Hose filter screens plugged. Disconnect hose and dean screens
NOTE: For further information contact Maytag Customer Assistance: U.S. 1-800-688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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