Maytag LAT8804 Washer User Manual


 
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if your washer...
Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
WON'T FILL
WON'T AGITATE
WON'T SPIN OR DRAIN
STOPS
LEAKS WATER
IS NOISY
FILLS WITH THE WRONG
TEMPERATURE WATER
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 fianeets on fully.
Straighten illlet hoses.
Hose filter screens plugged. Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
Cheek fuse or reset circuit breaken
i 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 lld is closed.
The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should
malfunction, tlde detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for service.
Off-balance load. Redistribute the load evenly, 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 hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain mstric_on, call for service.
Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer win not
agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
Suds lock - caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct
amount of a low-sudsing detergent.
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.
Off-balance load. Redistribute the load evenly, close the lid and pull knob out. Check
for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
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.
Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not
agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
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.
Make sure hose connections are tight.
Make sure end of drain hose is correctly" inserted and secured to drain facility.
Extended soaking - soak for 30 minutes or less.
Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor.
Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
Turn both faucets on fully.
If equipped with a temperature selector knob, be sure it is set directly on a temper-
ature setting mid not between settings.
Make sure temperature selection is correct.
Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure
water supply is regulated correctly. Flush water line bcfbre filling washen
Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C)
lint water at the tap. Also cheek water heater capacity and recovery rate.
Hose filter screens phlgged. Disconnect hose and clean screens
NOTE: For further information contact Maytag Customer Assistance: U.8. 1-800-688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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