Maytag · Washing machines
Maytag Washer 1h–12h: Delay wash countdown
THE SHORT ANSWER
Delay wash countdown.
Maytag washer 1h–12h indicates Delay Wash countdown. A number followed by h indicates a delayed start, not a broken washer.
Look for the Delay Wash indicator beside the countdown.
Do not force a locked door, bypass a switch or open the cabinet. Shut water off before any hose removal.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
The number decreases toward the scheduled start; maximum delay varies by model.
What to noteThe washer begins when the delay expires.
The cited guide says turning Power off cancels Delay Wash. Reselect the desired wash afterward.
What to noteThe next selection can start without the unwanted delay.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Contact Maytag service if 1h–12h returns after the applicable owner checks.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- 1h, 2h, 3h....up to 12h - Front Load Washer
Maytag · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code meaning and owner troubleshooting — Maytag front-load washers covered by the cited Product Help pages.