Maytag washer - Free Pdf Manuals Download (2024)

FAQs

What are the most common problems on a Maytag washing machine? ›

Locate the Delicates and Knits option on the LED display. This mode can be found in the washing options menu. For five seconds, keep pressing the Delicates and Knits button. The washer's LED display should begin to blink and flash, indicating that the error codes have been eliminated and the washer has been reset.

Following the Maytag headquarters closure, all brand administration was transferred to Whirlpool's headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Maytag name would now be used on Whirlpool-designed appliances.

What Is the Life Expectancy of a Maytag Washer? The average lifespan for a Maytag washer is 11 years. That puts it on the higher end of the average lifespan for most household appliances.

The class action lawsuits allege that certain Whirlpool, Kenmore and Maytag front-loading washing machines don't adequately self-clean after a wash cycle, leaving laundry residue that can result in a buildup of mold or mildew. As a result, consumers have reported that their machines emit a bad odor.

To fully reset the washer, hit the “start” button. Then, reach down and unplug the washer from the wall, waiting 10 seconds. Finally, plug the washer back in. If the washer does not turn on automatically after plugging in the machine, then it has successfully reset.

What you can do instead is power cycle it: Unplug it (or turn off power at the circuit breaker), wait some time for the electrical charge to clear out of the washer (usually 1 to 5 minutes at most), and then power it up again. This is the closest you can get to a "reset" of the washer.

The most common reasons your Maytag washer won't start cycle are a malfunctioning electronic control board, jammed door lock assembly or a faulty user interface.

Whirlpool Corporation. "Whirlpool Corporation Completes Acquisition of Maytag Corporation."

What detergent does Maytag recommend? ›

Maytag recommends using Swash^™ Laundry Detergent. It is designed to work in both high-efficiency (HE) and non-HE washing machines. With an 8x concentrated formula, you'll use about a quarter of the detergent you'd need with a traditional 2x concentration detergent.

While both brands share innovative capabilities and durability, Maytag delivers more excellent value with premium features, while Whirlpool washers offer a broader price range and product selection.

Factors to Consider

If you spent $650 on your washer seven years ago and you're doing seven loads per week (a lot of wear and tear), a new washer purchase makes sense. But if the machine is 3 years old and you spent $1,000 for it, a repair may be the better financial choice.

The most common cause of this failure is a blockage of the drain pipes and filters. Also, depending on the life of the washing machine, you may have problems with the motor or the pump and it can no longer evacuate water as well as before or you see that your clothes are very soaked.

Common reasons for a Maytag Front Load washer not draining, spinning, or leaving wet loads at the end of the cycle: Delicate or handwash cycle selected. Extra Low, Low or No Spin option selected. Washing one bulky item.