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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit.
Acts as if the washer is unplugged. There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
My first thought, is with the unit unplugged, pull the
control box apart. Might have a broken power cord wire. Or, bad plug. Do some checking with an ohm meter. I fixed electic dryer that had "no power" and turns out to be a broken wire where the cord comes into the dryer. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Frank from Deeeetroit" wrote in message ... We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
"Frank from Deeeetroit" wrote in message ... We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank Start with the troubleshooting guide in the manual. First, be sure someone did not make a simple error with the door switch or an overload reset, or push the wrong knob. Check that the cord is still attached, then follow it inside to any switches or controls |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On Oct 5, 9:13*am, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Frank from Deeeetroit" wrote in ... We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. *There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank Start with the troubleshooting guide in the manual. *First, be sure someone did not make a simple error with the door switch or an overload reset, or push the wrong knob. *Check that the cord is still attached, then follow it inside to any switches or controls He can also likely find circuit diagrams that show the various interlocks, fuse if any, etc by going to one of the online appliance parts shops with the make/model. |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
Frank from Deeeetroit wrote:
We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. Lots of people compaining about Maytag Atlantis washers he http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeo..._atlantis.html But seems almost exclusively mechanical problems. I can't find anything on the web talking about electrical problems, and can't find anything close to your model number - even using a partial model number MAV620. But many hits for Maytag Atlantis talking about bad or failed bearings and making loud noises during the spin cycle. |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On Oct 5, 10:13*am, Home Guy wrote:
Frank from Deeeetroit wrote: We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. Lots of people compaining about Maytag Atlantis washers he http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeo..._atlantis.html But seems almost exclusively mechanical problems. I can't find anything on the web talking about electrical problems, and can't find anything close to your model number - even using a partial model number MAV620. But many hits for Maytag Atlantis talking about bad or failed bearings and making loud noises during the spin cycle. Even Maytag's website does not list the model MAV620CAWW, the do, however, list a MAV6200 model washer. The owners manual does not address my issue and their toll free number will only schedule a repairman. Found a schematic that lists a 10amp fuse in the circuit, if equipped. Will pull the cover off when I get home and check things out and reply. Frank |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On Oct 5, 8:11*am, Frank from Deeeetroit
wrote: We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. *There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank OK, with an OHM meter I checked the "open lid" switch and receive no reading in the "open door" position from the "line" contact and the other three contacts, neutral, machine and motor. When I depress the button, I get a full scale reading when I put the meter on the "line" contact and the "machine" contact, but nothing in the other positions. Think it is the open lid switch? Thanx Frank |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On Oct 5, 6:27*pm, Frank from Deeeetroit
wrote: On Oct 5, 8:11*am, Frank from Deeeetroit wrote: We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. *There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank OK, with an OHM meter I checked the "open lid" switch and receive no reading in the "open door" position from the "line" contact and the other three contacts, neutral, machine and motor. *When I depress the button, I get a full scale reading when I put the meter on the "line" contact and the "machine" contact, but nothing in the other positions. Think it is the open lid switch? Thanx Frank You should get nothing when the lid is opened, that's what stops the machine when you open the lid during the spin cycle. I am guessing that this is one of the newer machines that doesn't have a rotating knob and a real motor-driven timer, but rather some fancy and expensive electronics that will require replacing an entire circuit board for many$$$$. Can you find a schematic for the machine on any of the insides of the sidewall, front or back wall of the machine, and can you read schenmatics if you find one? |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
Frank,
I found your schematic at http://www.appliancepartspros.com/ by typing in the model number.Look at diagram 8. It does appear that some of those washers have a 10 amp fuse between the line and the lid switch. Dave M. |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On Oct 5, 9:07*pm, "hr(bob) "
wrote: On Oct 5, 6:27*pm, Frank from Deeeetroit wrote: On Oct 5, 8:11*am, Frank from Deeeetroit wrote: We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. *There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank OK, with an OHM meter I checked the "open lid" switch and receive no reading in the "open door" position from the "line" contact and the other three contacts, neutral, machine and motor. *When I depress the button, I get a full scale reading when I put the meter on the "line" contact and the "machine" contact, but nothing in the other positions. Think it is the open lid switch? Thanx Frank You should get nothing when the lid is opened, that's what stops the machine when you open the lid during the spin cycle. I am guessing that this is one of the newer machines that doesn't have a rotating knob and a real motor-driven timer, but rather some fancy and expensive electronics that will require replacing an entire circuit board for many$$$$. Can you find a schematic for the machine on any of the insides of the sidewall, front or back wall of the machine, and can you read schenmatics if you find one? My machine does have a rotating knob, but no in-line fuse, or circuit board. There is a schematic diagram folded up inside the rear cover, same schematic as what was found on line. Will take the open lid switch to the local appliance parts store and see if that is the issue. Frank |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
Sounds like you have the lid switch out of the machine, or
can do so. Seems like it ought to be possible to put ohm meter on the switch, and push the button, see if the meter needle swings. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Frank from Deeeetroit" wrote in message ... I am guessing that this is one of the newer machines that doesn't have a rotating knob and a real motor-driven timer, but rather some fancy and expensive electronics that will require replacing an entire circuit board for many$$$$. Can you find a schematic for the machine on any of the insides of the sidewall, front or back wall of the machine, and can you read schenmatics if you find one? My machine does have a rotating knob, but no in-line fuse, or circuit board. There is a schematic diagram folded up inside the rear cover, same schematic as what was found on line. Will take the open lid switch to the local appliance parts store and see if that is the issue. Frank |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On Oct 5, 8:11*am, Frank from Deeeetroit
wrote: We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. *There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank A burned out lid switch was the issue with our washer. $37.00 replacement, 10 minutes time and the washer works like new. All power going into the washer passes through the lid switch. If the washer does nothing, check continunity through the line and neutral terminal of the lid switch, if none, replace the switch. Frank |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On 10/8/2011 5:21 AM, Frank from Deeeetroit wrote:
On Oct 5, 8:11 am, Frank from wrote: We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank A burned out lid switch was the issue with our washer. $37.00 replacement, 10 minutes time and the washer works like new. All power going into the washer passes through the lid switch. If the washer does nothing, check continunity through the line and neutral terminal of the lid switch, if none, replace the switch. Frank or by pass with a couple butt connectors for a dime. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
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Maytag Atlantis washer quit
On Oct 8, 9:27*am, Steve Barker wrote:
On 10/8/2011 5:21 AM, Frank from Deeeetroit wrote: On Oct 5, 8:11 am, Frank from wrote: We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit. Acts as if the washer is unplugged. *There is power at the plug, when turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing. Does this washer have a fuse? Any help is appreciated. Frank A burned out lid switch was the issue with our washer. *$37.00 replacement, 10 minutes time and the washer works like new. *All power going into the washer passes through the lid switch. *If the washer does nothing, check continunity through the line and neutral terminal of the lid switch, if none, replace the switch. Frank or by pass with a couple butt connectors for a dime. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email I agree Steve, but I have daughters who use the machine, if it was me and my wife, I would use the butt connectors. Thanx Frank |
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