Maytag pavt-5 User Manual

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• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a home drain restriction, call for 

drain service.

• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin unless the lid is closed.
• Suds lock – caused by too many suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a 

low-sudsing detergent. 

• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and restart the washer. Check for

leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.

• A fast spin speed (or Normal agitation) is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.

• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid extended soaking – soak for 30 minutes or less.
• Avoid overloading.

• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.

• Turn both faucets on fully.
• If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and

not between settings.

• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water entering the tub when

cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. 

• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure water supply is

regulated correctly. Flush water line before filling washer.

• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49° C) hot water at the tap.

Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.

• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

• Extra Rinse (select models) is selected.

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