Maytag MVWB855DW Benutzeranleitung

Vibration or Off-Balance
Vibration, rocking, or 

“walking”

Feet may not be in contact with the 

floor and locked.

Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer 

must be level to operate properly. See “Installation Instructions”.

Washer may not be level.

Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a ¾"  

(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See “Level the Washer” in Installation Instructions.

Vibration during spinning 

or washer stopped

Load could be unbalanced.

Load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Adding  

wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could  

unbalance washer.
Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or 

jeans jacket with a few extra items. Redistribute the load, close the 

lid, and touch and hold START/PAUSE.
Use Bedding cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as 

jackets and small comforters.
Item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See “Cycle Guide” and 

“Using Your Washer” in this Use and Care Guide.

Noises - For normal operating sounds, go to www.maytag.com/product_help
Clicking or metallic noises Objects may be caught in washer drain 

system.

Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins could fall 

between basket and tub or may block pump. It may be necessary to 

call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps, 

buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.  

Gurgling or humming

Washer may be draining water.

It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound 

with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are 

removed during the spin/drain cycles.

Humming

Load sensing may be occurring.

You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started 

the washer. This is normal. 

Whirring

Basket may be slowing down.

You may hear the whirring sound of the basket decelerating.  

This is normal.

Water Leaks
Check the following for 

proper installation:

Washer not level.

Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. Check that load  

is not unbalanced or tightly packed.

Fill hoses not attached tightly.

Tighten fill-hose connection. 

Fill hose washers.

Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated.

Drain hose connection.

Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to 

drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.

Check household plumbing for leaks  

or clogged sink or drain.

Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all 

household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, 

and faucets.)

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Unbalanced loading can cause basket to be out of alignment and 

cause water to splash off tub. See “Using Your Washer” for loading 

instructions.

Washer not performing as expected
Not enough water  

in washer

Load not completely covered  

in water.

This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will 

not be completely under water. The washer senses load sizes and 

adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See “What’s 

New under the Lid.”
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. Adding water lifts 

the garments off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.
Run clean washer cycle to optimize the water level and wash 

performance.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - 

In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.