Maytag MTW6300TQ - Manual

1-1 GENERAL WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol.This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill...

1-2 MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER C U 41 10200 MANUFACTURING SITE C = Clyde , Ohio YEAR OF PRODUCTION U = 2007 WEEK OF PRODUCTION 41 = 41st Week PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER MODEL NUMBER M T W 6 3 00 T Q 0 BRAND M = Maytag ACCESS / FUEL T = Top Load G = G...

1-3 MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL & TECH SHEET LOCATIONS The Model/Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below. Model/Serial Number Location Tech Sheet Location(Access Under Cabinet Top)

1-4 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBERS MTW6300TQ PRIMARY FEATURES CAPACITY (DOE) 3.8 CU. FT. USABLE CAPACITY 18 LBS (8.16 KG) MAX SPIN SPEED 950 EXTERIOR LID FINISH POWDER COAT LID SOLID TOP FINISH POWDER COAT AGITATOR DUAL ACTION SOUND PACK Q. WASH TUB WRAP NO MASTIC (FRONT) 1 - 4 X 12 PIECE CABINET PAD ...

2-1 INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer basket. Tools needed for connecting the drain hose and water inlet hoses: Pliers that open to 1-9/16 ˝ (3.95 cm) Flashlight (o...

2-2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.”The washer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain System,” page 2-3. IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the wash- er...

2-3 A B (99 cm) 39 " DRAIN SYSTEM The washer can be installed using the stand-pipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See “Tools and Parts,” page 2-1. STANDPIPE DRAIN SYSTEM—WALL OR FLOOR (VIE...

2-4 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is re...

2-5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer.Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. IMPORTANT: Be sure the foam shipping base has be...

2-6 REMOVE DRAIN HOSE FROM WASHER CABINET Pull the corrugated drain hose out of the washer by first grabbing the pull tie. Continue to pull the hose until the end emerges. Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the washer. LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN OR STANDPIPE DRAINConnecting the drain hose f...

2-7 CONNECT THE INLET HOSES TO THE WASHER 1. Attach the hot water hose to the inlet valve labeled hot. 2. Attaching one hose coupling first makes it easier to tighten the connection with pli-ers. 3. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seat- ed on the washer. COLD HOT A. Hot water inlet valveB. Col...

2-8 LEVEL THE WASHER One washer foot has been installed at a dif-ferent height on the washer. The other three feet were preset at the factory. Properly level-ing your washer will minimize noise and vibra-tion.1. Slide the washer to its final location.2. Push on upper front panel to be sure the washe...

2-9 COMPLETE INSTALLATION 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements,” page 2-4. 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see wh...

3-1 PRODUCT OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION INTRODUCTION The Bravos ™ Automatic Washer represents a new design that differs from the traditional top load machine. This washer operates without a transmission, motor coupler, belt, basket drive tube, or brake assembly. NEW COMPONENTS The washer has the f...

3-2 Lid Lock Mechanism —Since this washer does not utilize a brake, a lid lock is used to prevent access during the spin cycles. During the drain and spin portions of the cycle, a lid lock mechanism will lock the lid. The lid locks are based on cycle phase. In general, the lid locks when the basket ...

3-3 WASHER USE STARTING THE WASHER WARNING Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.No washer can completely remove oil.Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).Doing so can result in death, explos...

3-4 3. Add color-safe bleach, (powdered or liquid) to the detergent dispenser, if needed. Be sure to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach with liquid detergent. 4. Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser, if...

3-5 To restart the washer: 1. Close the lid and press START.2. To unlock the lid after the Add a Garment period, press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Pressing PAUSE/CANCEL twice will can-cel the wash cycle. STOPPING THE WASHER You can stop the wash cycle and drain the tub by pressing the PAUSE/CANCEL button twi...

3-6 CYCLES Turn the knob to choose the right wash cycle for the type of fabrics you are washing. When the knob points to a cycle, the indicator light for the cycle will glow. If the default settings for the Modifiers and Options are suitable for your wash load, you may press Start to begin the wash c...

3-8 For most loads, use the time recommended in the preset cycle settings.For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time, if needed.For light soil and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to select less wash time, if needed. LOAD SIZE This washer automatically selects Aut...

3-9 AUTO TEMP CONTROL Auto Temp Control (ATC) electronically senses and maintains a uniform wash and rinse wa-ter temperature. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water and is automatically turned on when a cycle is selected. (See “Preset Cycle Settings,” page 3-6 in “Cycles.”)ATC is available with ...

3-10 EXTRA RINSE An extra rinse can be used to aid in the removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option provides an additional rinse with the same water temperature as the first rinse. This is the default rinse setting for the Whites cycle. PRE SOAK Use this option for set-in stai...

3-11 WASHER CARE CLEANING YOUR WASHER Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this mixture into your washer and run...

3-13 TROUBLESHOOTING Washer displaying code messages “ LF ” (Washer is taking too long to fill) Check the following: A r e t h e w a t e r i n l e t h o s e s k i n k e d o r clogged? Are the water inlet valve screens clear? Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display. Is the drain hose installed properly? S...

3-15 Dispenser operation Are the laundry additives in the correct dispensers? Add the correct amounts of detergent (pow- dered or liquid), liquid chlorine bleach, or fabric softener to the correct dispenser. You can add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach to the detergent dispenser. Be sure to matc...

3-17 Do you have an ENERGY STAR ® qualified washer? The wash water temperatures may feel cooler to you than those of your previous washer. This is normal. Does the wash water temperature feel lower than usual? As washing progresses, the wash tempera- ture will decrease slightly for hot and warm washe...

3-19 Garments damaged Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing? Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snagging and tearing of load. Were strings and sashes tied to avoid tangling? Straps and strings can easily become en- tangled in the load, causing s...

4-1 COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT LOCATIONS This section instructs you on how to service each component inside the Bravos ™ Automatic Washer. The components and their locations are shown below. User Interface Board & Encoder CONSOLE & TOP CABINET COMPONENTS DISPENSER & BASKET COMPONENTS BOT...

4-2 REMOVING THE ENCODER AND THE USER INTERFACE BOARD Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Remove the three hex-head mounting screws fr...

4-3 User Interface Board 8. To remove the encoder, lift the locking tab, and turn the encoder to the left (coun-terclockwise) as far as it will go, then lift the encoder straight up so that the shaft slides out of the rubber console seal, and remove it from the console. NOTE: Do not flex the encoder...

4-4 REMOVING THE WATER INLET/ DISPENSER VALVE ASSEMBLY, POWER SUPPLY CORD, AND MACHINE/MOTOR CONTROL & PRESSURE TRANSDUCER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug w...

4-5 g) Lower the cabinet top.h) Slide the power supply cord strain relief out of the housing and move it away from the valve assembly. i) Remove the two hex-head screws from the water inlet/dispenser valve assem-bly, and remove the assembly from the washer. Water Inlet/Dispenser Valve Assembly Screw...

4-6 REMOVING A DISPENSER, THE FRESH FILL INLET VALVE, AND THE LID LOCK Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Raise the washer lid. WARNI...

4-9 REMOVING THE LID AND A LID HINGE Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Remove the console from the top of the washer (see pa...

4-10 c) Raise the cabinet top (see page 4-4 for the procedure). Lid Hinges d) Remove the bottom hex-head screw from the lid hinge and remove the hinge (right lid hinge is shown below). Bottom Lid Hinge Screw

4-11 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Raise the cabinet top (see page 4-4 for the procedure). 3. To remove the basket: a) P...

4-12 Ring Tabs Recirculation Hose e) Loosen the clamp and pull the recircu- lation hose off the tub ring. f) Pry out and unsnap the tub ring tabs from the tub and remove the tub ring. g) Lift the basket out of the washer. 4. To remove the basket hub, remove the six screws, and lift the hub and motor...

4-13 REMOVING THE DRAIN AND RECIRCULATION PUMPS Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.3....

4-14 7. To remove the recirculation pump: a) Loosen the clamps and pull the recir- culation hoses off the pump. Note that there is a tab on the outlet connector that fits into a slot in the hose. b) Remove the three 5/16 ˝ hex-head screws from the recirculation pump and remove the pump from the tub....

4-15 REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR & ROTOR POSITION SENSOR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Turn off the water supply to the...

4-17 REMOVING THE TUB Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.3. Disconnect the hot and co...

4-19 ACCESSING THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER TUBING, RECIRCULATION TUBE, AND DRAIN PUMP HARNESS The following procedure allows you to access the following components for service by re-moving the rear panel: Drain Pump HarnessPressure Transducer TubingRecirculation Tube 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power...

5-1 COMPONENT TESTING Before testing any of the components, perform the following checks: The most common cause for control failure is corrosion on connectors. Therefore, dis-connecting and reconnecting wires will be necessary throughout test procedures.All tests/checks should be made with a VOM or ...

5-2 DRAIN PUMP Refer to page 4-13 for the procedure for ac-cessing the drain pump.1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Disconnect the wire connector from the drain pump terminals. 3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to each of the drain pump terminals. The mete...

5-3 Refer to page 4-6 for the procedure for ac-cessing the lid lock.1. Perform the Manual: Door Lid Switch and Manual: Door Lid Lock tests on page 6-7. 2. Remove the console to access the ma- chine/motor control assembly (see “Ac-cessing & Removing the Electronic As-semblies” on page 6-15). 3. V...

5-4 DRIVE MOTOR STATOR Refer to page 4-15 for the procedure for ac-cessing the drive motor.1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.2. Disconnect the wire connector from the drive motor terminals. 3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to any two of the three drive motor...

6-1 DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLAY FAULT / ERROR CODES DISPLAY (Saved Code) EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE (F30) Long Fill LF flashes when the water level does not change for a period of time on OR water is present but control does not detect the water level changing. • Is water su...

6-4 DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE Before servicing, check the following: Make sure there is power at the wall outlet.Has a household fuse blown or circuit break-er tripped? Time delay fuse?Are both hot and cold water faucets open and water supply hoses unobstructed?All tests/checks should be made with a VOM (vol...

6-5 Two-Digit Indicator Machine Function Recommended Procedure C0 Slow spin to 23 rpm. If no spin go to Manual: Motor, Spin. C1 Warm water fills through Fresh and Detergent valves, then Fresh valve until basket floats (disengages); then washer continues filling through Fresh and Detergent valves to ...

6-7 Press and release: EXTRA RINSE Door locks, lid lock indicator turns on. Repeat Door unlocks, lid lock indicator turns off. • • Manual: Door Lid Switch Opening the door should cause the Clean status indicator to turn off. Closing the door should cause the indicator to turn on. If Clean indicator ...

6-8 5. Press buttons to verify function. Indica- tors will toggle on (or off) and beep tone will sound when buttons are pressed. NOTE: Pressing SOIL LEVEL, SPIN SPEED, or LOAD SIZE, and WASH/RINSE TEMP will cause all indicators above these buttons to toggle on (or off) at one time. If any of the fol...

6-9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/TEST NOTE: Possible Cause/Test must be performed in the sequence shown for each problem. WON’T POWERUP (No response when buttons are pressed.) 1. Supply connections. See TEST #1.2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.3. Check harness connections.4. User...

6-10 TEST #2 Log Valve This test checks the electrical connections to the valves, and the valves themselves.1. Check the relays and electrical connec- tions to the valves by performing the steps under Diagnostic: Manual, then Manual: Water Valves. Each step in the test ac-tivates a group of valves. ...

6-12 TEST #5 Automatic Temperature Control This test checks the water inlet valves, the temperature sensor, and the machine/motor control.1. Check the valves by performing Test #2, before continuing to the next step. 2. Ensure proper hose connections and that household’s hot water is present. 3. Plu...

6-14 8. Select POWER • wash cycle NORMAL • START. 9. Verify that the tub fills to the top of the impeller plate (impeller models), or to a level above the agitator vanes (agitator models), but much lower than the SU-PER Load Size water level. TEST #7 Drain/Recirculation Perform the following checks ...

6-15 4. Check the lid lock motor winding and switches by removing P12 from the ma-chine/motor control and checking the resistance values shown in the Lid Lock Resistance table below: LID LOCK RESISTANCE Component Resistance Unlocked Resistance Locked Contacts Measured Motor Winding 35 ±5 Ω 35 ±5 Ω P...

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