Maytag MAV5920AGW - Manual (Page 11)

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a home drain restriction, call for
drain service.
• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin unless the lid is closed.
• Suds lock – caused by too many suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a
low-sudsing detergent.
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and restart the washer. Check for
leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid extended soaking – soak for 30 minutes or less.
• Avoid overloading.
• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and
not between settings.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water entering the tub when
cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the Automatic
Temperature Control (select models) feature as the washer determines the temperature of
the water.
• If Auto Temperature Control (select models) is selected, cold water may feel warmer than cold
water from the tap.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure water supply is
regulated correctly. Flush water line before filling 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.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
• Extra Rinse (select models) is selected.
Won’t Fill
Won’t Agitate
Won’t Spin
or Drain
Load is Wet
Stops
Leaks Water
Is Noisy
loading
Controls a t a glance
Dryer Exhaust tips
S
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Troubleshooting
10
Fills with
the Wrong
Temperature
Water
Cycle Selector
Advances Through
Off