Maytag Washer Not Finishing Cycle, fixed
If you need help fixing your washing machine call now: 772-238-0207 . If you would like to DIY then follow these steps in How to troubleshoot your Maytag washing machine. Does your Maytag washer show an error code? It may being showing a washer ero code without you knowing it. Does your Maytag or Whirlpool washer have five led light in the center of the console? If you answered yes then this is how to retrieve and read the error codes on your washing machine.
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This test procedure allows serviced technicians to test and verify inputs to the main control board on your Whirlpool, Maytag and other washing machines with the 5 LED lights in the center of the main control console. It may save you time to run this factory diagnostic test before doing any further diagnosis.
Activate the Service Diagnostic Test Mode
1) Be sure the washer is plugged in with all the indicator lights off (Standby Mode) Wait 10 seconds after the initial power is applied before activating Service Diagnostic Test Mode. It is a good idea to reset the machine by unplugging it then plugging it back in.
2) Follow this sequence of movement using the cycle selector knob. All movements in the sequence must be executing within 6 seconds after the selector knob is reset. To Reset the selector rotate the knob one or more clicks counterclockwise. Do it 3 clicks to the left just to be sure.
Turn the knob clockwise one click and wait 1/2 second.
Rotate the knob clockwise one click and wait 1/2 second.
Turn the knob one more time clockwise and wait 1/2 second.
Now turn the knob counterclockwise one click and wait 1/2 second
Lastly, turn the knob clockwise one click.
To reiterate, That is three clicks to the right waiting 1/2 second in between each click then turn one click to the right and wait 1/2 second,a nd finally one more click to the right.
If you have done this correctly you will know that you have entered diagnostic mode because all the LEDs on the display (except Lid Lock) will be flashing at 1/2 second intervals.
If all the LEDs are not flashing go back and try the sequence again. you may have not completed the sequence within the 6 seconds or you may have turned the dial too fast between clicks
There are several diagnostic test modes.
1) To enter FAult code directory turn the knob until only the “Done” LED lights up and then press “START”
To see last 4 fault codes: Turn the knob clockwise to view the fault codes in the order of most recent to oldest
To clear the fault codes: Turn the knob until the status LEDs flash On and OFF. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to clear all fault codes and exit FAult Code Display Mode. *To read fault codes refer to the Service Technicians manual found underneath the top panel of your machine*
2) Automatic Test Mode: To activate Automatic Test Mode on your Maytag or Whirlpool washer perform the steps to enter the diagnostic mode mentioned above then turn the knob until the “Spin” LED lights up. Press the START button to begin the automatic test mode.
When Automatic Test Mode is started the washer will perform an automatic test with water cycles to check major washer functions.
If the all cycles pass the checks all LEDs will light up for 5 seconds at the end of the cycle. They will not flash
If the cycles do not pass the checks then all LEDs will flash on and off for 5 seconds
Pressing the Start button will manually advance to the next step in the wash cycle
Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds at any time to end the
Auto Test Mode. The lid must be closed and locked for tests to work
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3) Manual Test Mode: To start Manual Test Mode activate the service diagnostic mode by following the steps mentioned above then turn the knob until both the “Spin” and “Done” lights light up. Press the Start button to enter the Manual Test Mode.
When the Manual Test Mode starts all the outputs will be OFF
You turn the knob to select the outputs to be tested
The START button is used to activate and deactivate the selected output. Refer to the Technical manual found under the top panel of your machine for the different outputs
When the selected output is activated the status LEDs for that output flash On and OFF
Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to exit manual test mode