Possible Causes - Maytag MHW7000A Série Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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If you experience If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run or fill, Washer won't run or fill,
washer stops working washer stops working
(cont.) (cont.)
Washer not draining/ Washer not draining/
spinning, loads are spinning, loads are
still wet still wet
Door locked at end of Door locked at end of
wash cycle. wash cycle.
Door will not unlock Door will not unlock
Incorrect or wrong wash Incorrect or wrong wash
or rinse temperatures or rinse temperatures
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Possible causes

Possible causes
Not using HE detergent or using too Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent. much HE detergent.
Door not opened between cycles. Door not opened between cycles.
Drain hose extends into standpipe Drain hose extends into standpipe
farther than 4.5" (114 mm). farther than 4.5" (114 mm).
The drain hose is clogged, or the The drain hose is clogged, or the
end of the drain hose more than end of the drain hose more than
96" (2.4 m) above the floor. 96" (2.4 m) above the floor.
The drain hose fits too tightly The drain hose fits too tightly
in the standpipe, or is it taped in the standpipe, or is it taped
to the standpipe. to the standpipe.
Using cycles with a lower spin speed. Using cycles with a lower spin speed.
Washer not loaded as recommended. Washer not loaded as recommended.
The load may be out of balance. The load may be out of balance.
Not using HE detergent or using too Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent. much HE detergent.
Small items may have been caught in Small items may have been caught in
the pump or stuck between the washer the pump or stuck between the washer
drum and the outer tub. drum and the outer tub.
There are too many clothes in the Wash There are too many clothes in the Wash
& Dry cycle. & Dry cycle.
Water remaining in washer after cycle. Water remaining in washer after cycle.
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Fresh Hold Fresh Hold /Fresh Spin /Fresh Spin option is on. option is on.
Door locks when cycle has started. Door locks when cycle has started.
Check for proper water supply. Check for proper water supply.
Washing many loads. Washing many loads.
Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can
slow or stop the washer. Always measure detergent, following slow or stop the washer. Always measure detergent, following
manufacturer's directions based on your load requirements. manufacturer's directions based on your load requirements.
To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN with Extra To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN with Extra
Rinse. Touch and hold START. Do not add more detergent. Rinse. Touch and hold START. Do not add more detergent.
After 3 wash cycles in a row are completed, the door must be After 3 wash cycles in a row are completed, the door must be
opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin.
Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form
and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain
opening. opening.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above
the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See "Installation the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See "Installation
Requirements" in Installation Instructions. Requirements" in Installation Instructions.
The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal the The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal the
drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See "Secure the drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See "Secure the
Drain Hose" in Installation Instructions. Drain Hose" in Installation Instructions.
Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles
with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin
for your garment. for your garment.
A tightly packed or unbalanced load may not allow the washer to A tightly packed or unbalanced load may not allow the washer to
spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. See "Cycle spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. See "Cycle
Guide" for load size recommendation for each cycle. Guide" for load size recommendation for each cycle.
Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or
jeans jacket with a few extra items. jeans jacket with a few extra items.
Use only HE detergent. Suds from regular detergent or using Use only HE detergent. Suds from regular detergent or using
too much detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. Always too much detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. Always
measure and follow manufacturer's directions for your load. To measure and follow manufacturer's directions for your load. To
remove extra suds, select DRAIN & SPIN with Extra Rinse. Do not remove extra suds, select DRAIN & SPIN with Extra Rinse. Do not
add detergent. add detergent.
Check the drum for any items sticking through the drum holes. Check the drum for any items sticking through the drum holes.
Empty pockets and use garment bags when washing small items. Empty pockets and use garment bags when washing small items.
Only use the Overnight Wash & Dry cycle for 2–4 lightly soiled Only use the Overnight Wash & Dry cycle for 2–4 lightly soiled
synthetic garments, athletic uniforms, or workout wear. synthetic garments, athletic uniforms, or workout wear.
Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the
washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain. washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.
While this option is on, the fan blows (Fresh Hold While this option is on, the fan blows (Fresh Hold
the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours (Fresh Hold the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours (Fresh Hold
option) or 6 hours (Fresh Spin option) or 6 hours (Fresh Spin
during this time. To unlock the door, cancel the option by touching during this time. To unlock the door, cancel the option by touching
POWER/CANCEL. POWER/CANCEL.
If the "Add a Garment" light is lit, touch START once. The door will If the "Add a Garment" light is lit, touch START once. The door will
unlock. unlock.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and have Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and have
both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve. both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged. Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses. Remove any kinks in hoses.
Your hot water tank may not have enough hot water to keep up Your hot water tank may not have enough hot water to keep up
with the number of hot or warm washes. This is normal. with the number of hot or warm washes. This is normal.
Solution Solution
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™ ™ option). The door remains locked option). The door remains locked
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