Before You Call - Maytag LAT9457AAQ Mode D'emploi

Before You Call

For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care proce-
dures, see the enclosed Laundry Tips pamphlet.
Check these points if your washer...
Won't fill
Won't agitate
Won't spin or drain
Load is wet
• 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.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Make sure lid is completely closed.
• 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.
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, 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 drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction,
call for service.
• 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.
• Suds lock – caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct
amount of a low-sudsing detergent.
• The washer may have sensed an unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the
load in the tub, close the lid and pull the control knob out.
• A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.
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