If indeed this is a Maytag Bravos Quiet Series 300, there are a number of causes of a no spin condition. A common failure is a faulty lid latch/switch. If the control board doesn't think the lid is locked, it won't spin. If the lid is not locking when the machine is operating, it for sure won't spin. There is a locked light which should come on on the control panel. if it doesn't you might want to replace the latch.
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Another place to check is the drive belt. You can tip the machine back just so you can see under it, and prop it securely in place, or tip it further back but look out for water and be careful of the drain hose. There are two items to check. The first is take a look at the belt. To do this you need to remove a belt guard.
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Another place to check is the drive belt. Unplug the machine first. You can tip the machine back just so you can see under it, and prop it securely in place, or tip it further back but look out for water and be careful of the drain hose. There are two items to check. The first is take a look at the belt. To do this you need to remove a belt guard.
Here is a link to a [guide|131915|helpful guide|new_window=true] to getting at the belt. First, check the belt to see if it is broken or loose, It should be snug on the pulleys. You can remove it by turning the pulleys while gently pulling the belt downward, the belt should kind of walk off fairly easily this way. If it's frayed or cracked, get a new one.
You can also check the shift actuator to see if it is disconnected.
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In the picture attached, the shift actuator is the device that has a round silver colored part at the very right edge of the image, with some ivory colored plastic parts that connect to a device under the large belt pulley.
The shift actuator causes that device called a splutch (a cross between spline and clutch) to engage, so the washer will spin. If it has become disconnected the washer will not be able to spin. You can also check the smooth operation of the splutch by removing the shift actuator (Two long green screws hold it in place). Then see if the lever on the splutch where it was attached, moves freely from side to side. If it is stuck or broken you will have to replace the splutch.
Here is a [[Washing Machine Not Spinning|troubleshooting guide|new_window=true]] that might also be helpful for no spin conditions. Your machine is a High Efficiency Top Loader so it would be under Top Loaders-New. This page is being revised, so it could change.
Hi Patricia,
If indeed this is a Maytag Bravos Quiet Series 300, there are a number of causes of a no spin condition. A common failure is a faulty lid latch/switch. If the control board doesn't think the lid is locked, it won't spin. If the lid is not locking when the machine is operating, it for sure won't spin. There is a locked light which should come on on the control panel. if it doesn't you might want to replace the latch.
Another place to check is the drive belt. You can tip the machine back just so you can see under it, and prop it securely in place, or tip it further back but look out for water and be careful of the drain hose. There are two items to check. The first is take a look at the belt. To do this you need to remove a belt guard.
Here is a link to a [guide|131915|helpful guide|new_window=true] to getting at the belt. First, check the belt to see if it is broken or loose, It should be snug on the pulleys. You can remove it by turning the pulleys while gently pulling the belt downward, the belt should kind of walk off fairly easily this way. If it's frayed or cracked, get a new one.
You can also check the shift actuator to see if it is disconnected.
[image|2827023]
In the picture attached, the shift actuator is the device that has a round silver colored part at the very right edge of the image, with some ivory colored plastic parts that connect to a device under the large belt pulley.
The shift actuator causes that device called a splutch (a cross between spline and clutch) to engage, so the washer will spin. If it has become disconnected the washer will not be able to spin. You can also check the smooth operation of the splutch by removing the shift actuator (Two long green screws hold it in place). Then see if the lever on the splutch where it was attached, moves freely from side to side. If it is stuck or broken you will have to replace the splutch.
Here is a [[Washing Machine Not Spinning|troubleshooting guide|new_window=true]] that might also be helpful for no spin conditions. Your machine is a High Efficiency Top Loader so it would be under Top Loaders-New. This page is being revised, so it could change.