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Old 10-13-2006, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kenton11

Maytag washer [model] MAV6457AWW that would stop at any cycle
More accurate symptom details are needed before an accurate suggestion of problem cause can be suggested.

Does it "stop" even at fill or just when the motor should be running like wash or spin???

If only when the motor should be running, will it stop in both wash AND spin or just one or the other?

What happens with the timer at that time? Does it stop moving too or does it continue to advance through the rest of the cycle like the machine should be working??


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if left alone would start back up.
If it is only the motor that stops at some point when it should be running, the motor may be overheating and cutting out on its internal overload protector... for whatever reason. What that reason could be would depend on *exactly* what operation it is suppose to be doing at the time(s) it stops.


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It also has a burnt rubber or burnt motor smell.
That could be from the motor overheating. It could also be from the belt. What condition is it in? Any signs of burn spots or 'chunks' missing on its inner surface?

If you can clarify and expand upon the exact symptom(s), we may be able to offer a reasonable suggestion as to its cause.

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