Maytag SAV5300AWW washer

User Manual - Page 11

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TOPIC POSSIBLECAUSE SOLUTION
WATER
Wash Load Too Overloaded wash tub. Do not overtoad washer.
Wet After Spin
Unbalanced load. Rearrange load to allow proper spin.
Kinked drain hose. Straighten drain hose.
Water Enters Slowly or Inadequate main water supply. Check water pressure at another faucet in house. Wait for water
Does Not EnterWasher supply and pressure to increase.
Water supply faucets partly closed. Fully open hot and cold water supply faucets.
Water being used elsewhere in house. Water pressure must be at least20 psi (138 kPa). Avoid running
water elsewhere when washer isfilling.
Clogged water inletfilters. Disconnect water fill hoses from faucet. Clean and reposition
screen filters. Reconnect water filI hoses.
Kinked water inlet hoses. Straighten hoses.
Water Level Does Not Incorrect water level selection. Select higher water level. Add water by turning selector to RESET
Cover Clothes and back to larger load size.
Overloaded wash tub. Do not overload washer. Largest dry load level should not be high-
er than bottom of fabric softener dispenser or top of agitator.
Warm or Hot Water Not Water heater temperature set too low; water heater too far from You may need to raise the temperature on your water heater.
Hot Enough washer. Check your water heater manufacturer's recommendations, as
well as local codes for assistance.
Hotwater being used elsewhere in house. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use, or
there may not be enough hot water for proper cleaning. If problem
continues, enlarge capacity of hot water system, or use for only
one application at a time.
Water Drains Slowly or Drain hose kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten drain hose.
Does Not Drain
Water Leaks Loose fill hose connections. Check and tighten all hose/faucet connections. Install rubber seat-
ing washers provided.
Clogged drain pipes. Unclog drain pipes. Call plumber if necessary.
Changed water levels during fill. Always use RESET on water level switch when changing water
level. Do not hold switch at RESET; return switch to desired load
size.
Oversudsing. Use less detergent.
Incorrect Wash and Rinse Hot and cold water hoses connected to wrong supply faucets. Check hose connections. Connect hot water hose to hot water
Temperatures faucet; connect cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water EntersWasher, but Incorrect standpipe height for drain hose. Recommended standpipe height is 36" (91.44 cm); for low stand-
Tub Does Not Fill pipes, install Siphon Break Kit. See Installation Instructions for
details.
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