There are many similar models of both Whirlpool, Amana, and Maytag washers to which this process applies. One of the first things to do with these machines if they are acting a bit wonky is to re-calibrate them.
The process is a bit esoteric and after finding a video of it online I wanted to write it down for future reference. In the following directions when it says “turn it R”, it means to turn the center control knob one “click” to the Right. “turn it L”, means one “click” to the Left.
- Turn the middle selector knob counter-clockwise, two “clicks” past Normal
- Turn it back to 12-o-clock, Normal
- Turn the knob, in the following sequence: L R R R L R. At this point, all of the indicator lights below the center knob should be blinking
- Turn the knob R until just the Done light is on
- Turn it R one click at a time until just the Rinse light is on
- Press the Start button
- It will run through the calibration process which takes about 1 to 2 minutes
Then run the washer as normal.