Maytag BRAVOSTM Washer User Manual


 
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To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze
in the basket. Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and remaining water.
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the basket.
8. Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials in the top of washer. If you
do not have the original foam packing ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket
opening. Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and down to the front of the
washer. Keep lid taped until the washer is placed into the new location.
Reinstalling the washer
1. Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and connect the washer.
2. Run the washer through the Bulky cycle to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if
used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer's recommended
amount for a medium-size load.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Washer and Components
Washer displaying code messages
“LF” (Washer is taking too long to fill)
Check the following:
Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged?
Are the water inlet valve screens clear?
Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display.
“Ld” (Washer is taking too long to drain water from the wash tub)
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?
Is the drain hose installed properly? See “Connect the Drain Hose.” Press PAUSE/CANCEL
to clear display.
“uL” (Unbalanced Load)
If the load is unbalanced, the washer will display this code while running an imbalanced
load correction routine at the end of the wash cycle and before the final spin. If the code
remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the recovery routine has stopped, open
lid and redistribute the load. Close lid and press START.
“oL” (Over Load)
Is the washer overloaded? The washer has attempted to fill and begin the wash cycle. If
the washer is overloaded, it will drain any water and detergent that was added during the
fill. To correct the overload, remove several items and add detergent. Close lid and press
START.
“Sd” (Suds Detected)
Did you use regular detergent?
Regular or hand-washing detergents are not recommended for this washer. Use only High
Efficiency (“HE”) detergent.
Did you add too much detergent?
Always measure detergent. Follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
If excessive suds are detected, the washer will display this code while running a suds
reduction correction routine at the end of the wash cycle. The suds reduction routine
removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. If the code remains and
the wash cycle dial is flashing after the recovery routine has stopped, re-select your
desired cycle using cold water. Press START. Do not add detergent.
“lid” (Lid Opened)
Is the lid open? Close the lid to clear the display. If the lid remains open for more than 10
minutes, water in the wash tub will drain.
“HC” (Cold and Hot hoses switched)
This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate that the cold and hot water
inlet hoses are switched. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses.”
“dL” (Door/Lid cannot lock)
Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid keeping it from closing. Press
PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear the code.
“dU” (Door/Lid cannot unlock)
Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of laundry? Excessive weight will
keep the lid from unlocking. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear the code.
“F##” code
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear code. Press START. If code appears again, call for
service.