Maytag W-19 Washer User Manual


 
Before You Call
Won’t Fill
• 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.
Won’t Agitate
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Make sure the 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.
Won’t Spin or Drain
• 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.
• 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.
Load is Wet
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.
Stops
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.
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 fill operations for your safety. Call for service.
For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the enclosed
Laundry Tips booklet.
Check the following if your clothes washer...
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