Whirlpool Maytag Top Load Washer Calibration Diagnostics

In this video we will show you how to calibrate your Whirlpool or Maytag top load washer, we will also show you how to tell if you have any error codes, and what they mean.

[timbob]

Awesome vid and super clear. Had to replace the basket hub again after about a year, but didn't know to calibrate it that first time when I removed too many items. This time I noticed the gear coming up into the tub was so rusted, most of the teeth were worn badly. Replaced the gear case and basket hub. Read in the hidden service book it should be calibrated, but couldn't get it to work. Watched this video and did exactly what he did, even though my main dial didn't have all the same names around the dial. Took me a few times, but finally got the turns done in the "less than 6 seconds" required by Maytag. Followed advice on video and the Bravos model did about a minute of calibration. First 3 loads had a high pitched squeal going into spin mode, but I figured the calibration would take care of that. Runs perfect. Also for those that don't know, the "service book" is taped to the inside of the washer, between the tub and front wall inside of a plastic envelope. Tells you all the info you need to read repair codes and a bunch of other advanced mumbo jumbo I didn't understand.

[lanceguzman]

This was huge! I couldn’t re calibrate to save my life. Until he showed how to get out of diagnostic mode. Then after holding the start button I was able to run the recalibrate process. Thanks!

[debbieburch]

Worked like a charm!!! May God Bless you for saving people a lot of money for a repair man!!! THANKS

[katx]

a repairman came to our house and did this exact thing and charged us $100… glad i found this.

[guidojones]

The calibration cleared a grinding sound that was emitting from our MAYTAG Washer model: MVWC465HW. Just a reminder to end the Diagnostics Mode after calibration to return to normal operation (long press on the Start/Pause button). Many thanks!

[andreeb]

You my friend are the real hero! Thank you!

[carolynweikerttelford]

Can you help me find the book showing the codes? I bought this washer used, and having several issues with it.

[chrissmith]

Thank you so much for this video. This helped me so much after I replaced my washplate and drive hub kit.

[nathanaelsidock]

Washing machine wasn't completely filling, just soaked clothes. It's a HE Whirpool. My wife did the calibration without any clothes (first tried it with clothes and didn't work), and now we're running an empty cycle just to make sure it's working.

[pauletteknapp]

thank you so much i had no lights to see codes but was still able to turn dial for diagnostic and then lights came up ! i thought it all began with over size load and spin cycle along with blowing a fuse for lights. seems to be working now thanks

[edwinmelo]

Wow! It finally worked. You’re right it’s all about the timing. Thank you. FYI I have a whirlpool whirlpool wtw5000dw1.

[jeffwilliams]

Thank you been trying to find a way to fix my same washer it only works when it wants too

[shootscoot]

I have followed the steps to recalibrate I have done this before after I replaced a part on it and it worked but now after I recalibrate it and I try to wash a load of laundry it goes straight to agitating the load instead of putting water first I have recalibrated it 4 times now

[lindachap]

This worked perfectly and fixed my problem! Thank you so much! Very helpful! :)

[Robert-mcos]

I have a Bravo model of Maytag and it would spin out of balance. I just changed the suspension rods and that solved the problem for about 5 washes. Now it's out of balance again. I did the re-calibration and the Spin light stayed on and blinking. Any advice?

[ilyaaronov]

Hi, i have combo Maytag washer and dryer .When i press start botten the solenoid opening water in the second i take my finger away from start botten it's stop working please advise Thanks.

[woodywoodman]

Where can ya find the codes? The online version?

[csmith]

And if the lights are orange instead of green? Replaced actuator, water valves and Gear Clutch..Still sensing light goes on, waits, makes noises, goes off, over & over. Tried different bulk wash, since it quit on Normal. Had to hand rinse clothes, water still standing in it..

[kevinhaag]

i still have a issue with it after i followed yr help

[anthonybell]

What web site did you find the error codes meanings