MHWE500VW11 Maytag Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Svitlana from Springfield, VA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10415587
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Machene performed no washing cycles. SUD and F35 errors on display.
Unplugged the machene. Removed the top cover (3 screws on back top). The pressure switch is back on the right wall. Turned it clockwise until its top almost pointed forward (at me) and it could be removed. Disconnected if from its wiring (pushed small tab down with my nail and pulled it out); and from the black tube (secured the tube with scotch tape, so that it wouldn't slip down inside the machene while I work). Unpacked the new switch, connected it to the wiring and to the tube, pushed it in place (square(ish) hole) until it clicked, put the top cover back in place (needs to be slid in front) and screwd three bolts holding it into their places.
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- Customer:
- Brandon from Angola, IN
- Parts Used:
- WP8183196
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
F-70 heartbeat failure
The repair went very easy after locating the repair manual inside of the washer. The service manual gave all of the codes that the machine can give. Checked the F-70 code and it stated to unplug the motor control unit. Once that was unplugged the led lights came back on and it acted like it could run again. New unit put in in less than 15 minutes. I'd suggest to have it over nights because the unit I received through UPS was very badly damaged on the outside but plugged it in and it still worked. Two weeks running and a lot of laundry later; still going well.
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- Customer:
- Thomas from Bunnlevel, NC
- Parts Used:
- 280187
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
would not drain
replaced drain pump.Saved 200$
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- Customer:
- Richard from Lake Jackson, TX
- Parts Used:
- 280187
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
F 02 error and the tub would not drain properly. Had some amount of noise when the drain pump was running.
I unplugged the power and tilted the washer back and removed the kick panel. I then unscrewed the pump trap access and set aside. I used the shop vac to remove the remaing water from the washer to the drain pump, unplugged power to the pump, removed the discharge hose and suction hose. After everything was removed, I removed the pump. Everything I read said to take the pump loose before removing everything, it just worked better for me to take everything loose with the pump secure. Going back together I mounted the new pump, plugged it back in (I did not have to remove anything from the plug to use it on the new pump as the insert indicated), installed the discharge hose and the suction hose. I found it easier to rotate the clamp a bit on the sucttion hose to allow me to use my right hand to depress the clamp to get it back in place. Replaced the kick panel, lowered the washer back in place, plugged it in and ran it through a cycle, worked great.
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- Customer:
- John from Norman, OK
- Parts Used:
- WPW10110225
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Water flow problem resulting in f20 error code
Unplugged electric cord and turned off water supply. Remove 3 screws @ rear of washer and removed top panel. Removed clamps on hoses and electrical connector to flow meter, removed and replaced with new flow meter. Replaced the top panel, turned on water supply and plugged unit in. Finished in less than 15 minutes. Saved myself several hundred $
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- Customer:
- John from Plymouth, MA
- Parts Used:
- WP8183202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken Hinge
Very simple repair had to remove door from Washer, loosen the seals so that I could remove the old hinge. Inserted new hinge place the door and hinge on brackets and tightened the screws. I was very pleased with the fast action in getting me my parts, less than 24 hours.Thank You.
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- Customer:
- JANICE from MANHATTAN, KS
- Parts Used:
- WPW10110225
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
I was having the hf code constantly beeping and couldn't run a full cycle.
I opened the top by taking four screws from the back and lifted the top. The part to be replaced was clearly in view. I opened the clamps on the hoses, pulled the hoses off, removed the wires, and reversed the process with the new part. The washer works great now! I ordered the part on a Friday, and it was delivered the next day, even though I didn't pay for overnight!
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- Customer:
- Jeff from springfield, VA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10415587
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Received Suds code followed by F35
Remove top (held on with 3 screws on the back). Pressure switch is at the back right side. Remove rubber hose. Gently pry switch from side of machine. Remove electrical connection. Install electrical connection on new switch. Snap back into side of machine. Replace top. This was installed a couple of weeks ago and have not had either code since
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- Customer:
- JOSE from WOODBURN, OR
- Parts Used:
- 280187
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
washer weren't drain
Had to open the panels, remove the old drain pump and install the new one. Remember if there is water still in the hose to either take it out with a wet/dry vacuum or put towels under neither to sook the water. 15 minutes of work and your done.
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- Customer:
- Edward from Dayton, OH
- Parts Used:
- 280187
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
pump wouldnt drain
removed three screens on lower front panel removed hoses from pump after opening drain/filter to remove water slid pump forward and out unplugged pump wiring harness reverse to install
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- Customer:
- Harry from Lodi, CA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10110225
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
F/H error
I had replaced the flowmeter, but that didn't solve the problem, so I ordered the hot/cold solenoid fill part. Other than ONE screw that was unique -- the back retaining screws were nut driver screws, the one retaining screw was a torx which, of course, couldn't be seen unless you pulled the washer all the way out. Unscrewed that, unhooked the hose clamp with pliers and worried the hose off, removed the four electrical connections (which were TIGHT) and replaced the part. Turned on the water and was dismayed to get a d/l error code. After some colorful language learned from my drill sergeant 40 years ago, I realized that was "door lock" and closed the door tightly. Ran great and the Mrs. thinks I'm a hero.
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- Customer:
- Frederick from Howey In The Hills, FL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10388418
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken belt
Very easy. Revived back of washer. Used a screwdriver to pull belt over pulley. Very easy
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- Customer:
- Susan from Rock Hill, SC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10121596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Divider Broke
I just put the divider in the dispencer
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- Customer:
- Larry from Gardena, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP8183202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door would not close, piece on the bottom of the hinge that pulled door in was broken.
Remove the two screws holding the hinge to the washer body. Lift up on the hinge to remove from the washer. Remove all the screws holding the inner door piece to the outer cover. Remove the old hinge, replace with the new one. Put the two door pieces back together and tighten the screws. Place hinge back in on the washer body and push down. Replace screw at top and bottom. Close door and start using.
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- Customer:
- Janet from Sutton, WV
- Parts Used:
- 280187
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Kept getting F2 code and washer wouldn't drain
Took the front panel below tub and above pedestal off washer. Removed pump and found coins in the strainer. Removed them thinking they may be causing the problem. Put everything back together and tried again. Washer still wouldn't drain. Unplugged it and ordered a new pump. Installed pump after removing the plug and draining water from washer. Replaced pump with new one and washer works like new.
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