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MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER MAH-1 USE & CARE GUIDE Part No. 2206687 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions 1-2 Operating Instructions 2-5 Water Use 5 Features 6-7 Care and Cleaning 8 Storing the Washer 9 Reverse the Door 9 Troubleshooting 10-11 Before You Call 12 Operating Sounds 13 Questions and Answers 14 Warranty 15 Guide de Utilisation et d'entretien 16 Guía de uso y cuidado 34 Y81919 A ©2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER MAH-1 USE & CARE GUIDE Part No. 2206687 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions 1-2 Operating Instructions 2-5 Water Use 5 Features 6-7 Care and Cleaning 8 Storing the Washer 9 Reverse the Door 9 Troubleshooting 10-11 Before You Call 12 Operating Sounds 13 Questions and Answers 14 Warranty 15 Guide de Utilisation et d'entretien 16 Guía de uso y cuidado 34 Y81919 A ©2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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... results, we suggest reading this material to help acquaint you have been removed. Proof of a Maytag® Neptune® washer! Hazards or unsafe practices which is saturated with proper operating and maintenance procedures. WELCOME Welcome and ...kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers. 1 Always contact your washer. See installation instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using the appliance. 2. Read all... result in minor personal injury. Install and level washer on the back door.
... results, we suggest reading this material to help acquaint you have been removed. Proof of a Maytag® Neptune® washer! Hazards or unsafe practices which is saturated with proper operating and maintenance procedures. WELCOME Welcome and ...kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers. 1 Always contact your washer. See installation instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using the appliance. 2. Read all... result in minor personal injury. Install and level washer on the back door.
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.../pause pad again. Observe all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.This will resume. • Close door carefully to carry out. 11. Do not use an open flame during this time. Improper laundering could ignite or explode. Check the hoses ... any servicing unless specifically recommended in front of small items that could remove the finish. 17. As the gas is used for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER • The tub can be ...
.../pause pad again. Observe all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.This will resume. • Close door carefully to carry out. 11. Do not use an open flame during this time. Improper laundering could ignite or explode. Check the hoses ... any servicing unless specifically recommended in front of small items that could remove the finish. 17. As the gas is used for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER • The tub can be ...
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.../pause pad to stop the washer. WATER USE The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to open easily. INDICATOR LIGHTS Door locked - Fill time will open the washer door when the door locked light is started after... indicator lights above the pads will illuminate when the pad is complete, the door locked light will go out.The door will vary depending on water pressure. 5 Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (See page 6). ...
.../pause pad to stop the washer. WATER USE The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to open easily. INDICATOR LIGHTS Door locked - Fill time will open the washer door when the door locked light is started after... indicator lights above the pads will illuminate when the pad is complete, the door locked light will go out.The door will vary depending on water pressure. 5 Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (See page 6). ...
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...tilt slightly inward, according to illustration #2 and remove from escaping water. CLEANING THE DISPENSER To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. Wipe the lower portion of gray door seal with a soft, damp cloth. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary. Hard water deposits may need to be... to remove any cleaning substance from the main dispenser, take it to a sink. Once the two-compartment container is removed from the washer before doing a load of laundry. 1 2 3 OFTENER BLEACH FILL AX M S M AX FILL 8 Once the main dispenser is possible for bleach and softener) as ...
...tilt slightly inward, according to illustration #2 and remove from escaping water. CLEANING THE DISPENSER To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. Wipe the lower portion of gray door seal with a soft, damp cloth. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary. Hard water deposits may need to be... to remove any cleaning substance from the main dispenser, take it to a sink. Once the two-compartment container is removed from the washer before doing a load of laundry. 1 2 3 OFTENER BLEACH FILL AX M S M AX FILL 8 Once the main dispenser is possible for bleach and softener) as ...
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...or storage of the door assembly. 3) Remove one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet (opposite side). 4) Remove hinge and bracket from hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare the washer for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free... at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. REVERSE THE DOOR Clothes washer door swing direction can be changed using TTY for storage ...
...or storage of the door assembly. 3) Remove one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet (opposite side). 4) Remove hinge and bracket from hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare the washer for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free... at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. REVERSE THE DOOR Clothes washer door swing direction can be changed using TTY for storage ...
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...MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Leaks Water • Make sure door is Completely Full of Cycle • Use max extract option. • Try using cold water. • Reduce detergent amount for that specific load size, soil level and water hardness. • Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load washers.... Won't Spin or Drain • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Straighten drain hoses. Clean screens periodically. Load is correctly inserted and secured to ...
...MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Leaks Water • Make sure door is Completely Full of Cycle • Use max extract option. • Try using cold water. • Reduce detergent amount for that specific load size, soil level and water hardness. • Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load washers.... Won't Spin or Drain • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Straighten drain hoses. Clean screens periodically. Load is correctly inserted and secured to ...
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CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . Is Noisy • Clothes washer should be plugged. • Open and close the door, then push the start /pause pad. •... information on fully. • Straighten inlet hoses. • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Door Locked Shut; Freshening Your Washer • See Cleaning the Interior, page 8. customers using TTY for the door lock mechanism to disengage. U.S. Will Not Open • Press the start /pause pad. ...
CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . Is Noisy • Clothes washer should be plugged. • Open and close the door, then push the start /pause pad. •... information on fully. • Straighten inlet hoses. • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Door Locked Shut; Freshening Your Washer • See Cleaning the Interior, page 8. customers using TTY for the door lock mechanism to disengage. U.S. Will Not Open • Press the start /pause pad. ...
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... Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. Close the door tightly and restart the cycle. The washer experienced difficulty draining. The washer has repeatedly tried to lock the door. The washer has tried to help you better understand what is tightly closed. The washer door must be displayed to.... Check for a plugged stand pipe. Check for a kinked drain hose. Make sure door is occurring with the washer. Call for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. ...
... Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. Close the door tightly and restart the cycle. The washer experienced difficulty draining. The washer has repeatedly tried to lock the door. The washer has tried to help you better understand what is tightly closed. The washer door must be displayed to.... Check for a plugged stand pipe. Check for a kinked drain hose. Make sure door is occurring with the washer. Call for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. ...
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... at the appropriate time.This will make the washer spin smoothly. Flushing water sound coming from the load. The spin speed slows down to make a series of clicking noises to remove moisture from the dispenser area. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly...tub to check the door lock and do a quick drain. 13 OR Water flows through the dispenser to dilute and add bleach or fabric softener at the start of the cycle. OPERATING SOUNDS NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® CLOTHES WASHER High pitched sound during...
... at the appropriate time.This will make the washer spin smoothly. Flushing water sound coming from the load. The spin speed slows down to make a series of clicking noises to remove moisture from the dispenser area. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly...tub to check the door lock and do a quick drain. 13 OR Water flows through the dispenser to dilute and add bleach or fabric softener at the start of the cycle. OPERATING SOUNDS NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® CLOTHES WASHER High pitched sound during...
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...WASHER CONTROLS ...1 - 5 INPUT DEFINITIONS ...1 - 6 OUTPUT DEFINITIONS ...1 - 8 CYCLE SEQUENCE DEFINITIONS ...1 - 1 0 M I O N ...i C O N T E N T S ...i i SECTION 1. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING 2 - 1 ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT ...2 - 1 ELECTRICAL TESTS ...2-2 Grounded Components ...2-2 Voltage Checks ...2-2 Water Valve Test...2-2 Wax Motor Check/Door... Absorber ...2 - 1 3 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS ii CONTENTS I N T R O D U C T I S C E L L A N E O U S ...1 - 1 1 Door Latch Switch Monitoring ...1 - 1 1 Door Lock/Spin Control ...1 - 1 1 Redistribution ...1 - 1 ...
...WASHER CONTROLS ...1 - 5 INPUT DEFINITIONS ...1 - 6 OUTPUT DEFINITIONS ...1 - 8 CYCLE SEQUENCE DEFINITIONS ...1 - 1 0 M I O N ...i C O N T E N T S ...i i SECTION 1. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING 2 - 1 ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT ...2 - 1 ELECTRICAL TESTS ...2-2 Grounded Components ...2-2 Voltage Checks ...2-2 Water Valve Test...2-2 Wax Motor Check/Door... Absorber ...2 - 1 3 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS ii CONTENTS I N T R O D U C T I S C E L L A N E O U S ...1 - 1 1 Door Latch Switch Monitoring ...1 - 1 1 Door Lock/Spin Control ...1 - 1 1 Redistribution ...1 - 1 ...
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... HOSE ...6-2 DISPENSER ASSEMBLY ...6-3 FRONT WATER FLUME INJECTOR...6-4 PUMP ASSEMBLY ...6-4 Pump Accessory ...6-5 DRAIN HOSE ...6-6 SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY 7 - 1 B A F F L E S ...7 - 1 DOOR BOOT ...7 - 1 OUTER TUB COVER ...7-2 SPIN BASKET ASSEMBLY W/BALANCE RING 7-3 DRIVE PULLEY ...7-4 SPINNER TUB SUPPORT ...7-5 16008373-01 ©1997 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS iii S E C T I N G ...3 - 1 DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS...3-4 Fills and Will Not Tumble ...3-4 Washer Overfills ...3-5 Washer Will Not Spin...
... HOSE ...6-2 DISPENSER ASSEMBLY ...6-3 FRONT WATER FLUME INJECTOR...6-4 PUMP ASSEMBLY ...6-4 Pump Accessory ...6-5 DRAIN HOSE ...6-6 SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY 7 - 1 B A F F L E S ...7 - 1 DOOR BOOT ...7 - 1 OUTER TUB COVER ...7-2 SPIN BASKET ASSEMBLY W/BALANCE RING 7-3 DRIVE PULLEY ...7-4 SPINNER TUB SUPPORT ...7-5 16008373-01 ©1997 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS iii S E C T I N G ...3 - 1 DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS...3-4 Fills and Will Not Tumble ...3-4 Washer Overfills ...3-5 Washer Will Not Spin...
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... for a generic representation of a timer and microprocessor-based machine control. When the machine control has completed its set of these items: - Door lock wax motor. - The machine control has direct control of input signals from the timer and pressure switch. - On Light. In general... setting, it energizes the timer motor output to advance the timer to the motor control and other equipment in the Neptune horizontal axis washer generally consists of the Neptune washer control system.) Figure 1-7 16008373-01 Prior To Series 17 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1.
... for a generic representation of a timer and microprocessor-based machine control. When the machine control has completed its set of these items: - Door lock wax motor. - The machine control has direct control of input signals from the timer and pressure switch. - On Light. In general... setting, it energizes the timer motor output to advance the timer to the motor control and other equipment in the Neptune horizontal axis washer generally consists of the Neptune washer control system.) Figure 1-7 16008373-01 Prior To Series 17 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1.
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... is supplied through a user input switch on the pressure switch. When this is indication the washer door is locked. It supplies power for the water valves and provides an indication to the machine ... The machine control reads these switches opens due to the machine control. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is present, this is energized and the cycle has finished...level has been reached. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. FABRIC SELECTION INPUTS The Fabric Selection Inputs are energized through the timer to the...
... is supplied through a user input switch on the pressure switch. When this is indication the washer door is locked. It supplies power for the water valves and provides an indication to the machine ... The machine control reads these switches opens due to the machine control. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is present, this is energized and the cycle has finished...level has been reached. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. FABRIC SELECTION INPUTS The Fabric Selection Inputs are energized through the timer to the...
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...sequence timing defined for each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. TACH INPUT The tach input is in progress, the machine control will disengage ...the line relay, both water valve output signals, the door lock wax motor signal, the timer motor output signal, and the on the control panel...commands a coast down from the motor control. The machine control interprets these signals to stop the washer. If this loss of -balance detection (See Tachometer Circuit Diagnostics). If the machine control senses ...
...sequence timing defined for each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. TACH INPUT The tach input is in progress, the machine control will disengage ...the line relay, both water valve output signals, the door lock wax motor signal, the timer motor output signal, and the on the control panel...commands a coast down from the motor control. The machine control interprets these signals to stop the washer. If this loss of -balance detection (See Tachometer Circuit Diagnostics). If the machine control senses ...
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...Output during this output immediately. The "Door Locked" lights on washers between Series 10 and 16. The Timer Motor Output is energized. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-8 This delay allows the wax motor to coast from the final speed. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine control ...will continue to tumble at the end of -cycle signal sounds as six pulses in a 0.35 seconds on washers from Series 17 and after the Door Lock Switch Input shuts down. The end-...
...Output during this output immediately. The "Door Locked" lights on washers between Series 10 and 16. The Timer Motor Output is energized. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-8 This delay allows the wax motor to coast from the final speed. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine control ...will continue to tumble at the end of -cycle signal sounds as six pulses in a 0.35 seconds on washers from Series 17 and after the Door Lock Switch Input shuts down. The end-...
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... and speed as in each pause. Easy Care/Perm Press 6 sec. - 24 sec. Hand Washables 3 sec. - 27 sec. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. EXTRA RINSE When the user selects the Extra Rinse option, the spin increment following tumble pattern: IDLE The ... During a prewash drain increment, the washer will tumble the washer until the timer inputs change. If the Door Lock Switch Input is no longer energized. Delicates 6 sec. - 24 sec. D E L AY During a Delay increment, the door Lock Wax Motor Output, Door Locked Light Output (Series 17 and later only), Motor Torque...
... and speed as in each pause. Easy Care/Perm Press 6 sec. - 24 sec. Hand Washables 3 sec. - 27 sec. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. EXTRA RINSE When the user selects the Extra Rinse option, the spin increment following tumble pattern: IDLE The ... During a prewash drain increment, the washer will tumble the washer until the timer inputs change. If the Door Lock Switch Input is no longer energized. Delicates 6 sec. - 24 sec. D E L AY During a Delay increment, the door Lock Wax Motor Output, Door Locked Light Output (Series 17 and later only), Motor Torque...
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...completes, the user must open the out-of tumbling, the machine 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. This would only occur if the timer were to lock the door. MISCELLANEOUS Door Latch Switch Monitoring At the end of a spin increment, the machine control will not command ...it will drop the speed to redistribute the clothing load before the washer drops below 500 rpm, the machine control will keep the door lock wax motor circuit energized until the door lock switch input signal is opened as follows: Washers between Series 10 and 16 The machine control will allow ...
...completes, the user must open the out-of tumbling, the machine 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. This would only occur if the timer were to lock the door. MISCELLANEOUS Door Latch Switch Monitoring At the end of a spin increment, the machine control will not command ...it will drop the speed to redistribute the clothing load before the washer drops below 500 rpm, the machine control will keep the door lock wax motor circuit energized until the door lock switch input signal is opened as follows: Washers between Series 10 and 16 The machine control will allow ...
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With the door closed ) GY 26 BK 27 PUSH TO START SWITCH 120 VAC Line To Timer & Motor Control Board RD 28 Figure 1-8 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. With the washer running . 3. 120 VAC is removed from the machine control and washer (Black wire no . 27. 4. The machine control closes an internal switch to shut...
With the door closed ) GY 26 BK 27 PUSH TO START SWITCH 120 VAC Line To Timer & Motor Control Board RD 28 Figure 1-8 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. With the washer running . 3. 120 VAC is removed from the machine control and washer (Black wire no . 27. 4. The machine control closes an internal switch to shut...
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The main wash times listed include 2 minutes of suds. The washer will vary based on -M ax Ex t ra ct H e avy W ... .0 /3 1.0 50 0/5.0 Notes: 1. Cotton/ Sturdy 7/3 Easy Care/ Perm Press 5/3 D e licat e s 6/ 2 4 Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. N on water fill times, due to types of Spin). The total cycle times are / Perm Press 20 .0 /4 1.5 14 .0 /3 5.5 D e licat e s 20 .0 ... of a series of additional rinse and partial drain cycles to retract at End of clothing loads, available water pressure and the time for the door lock system ...
The main wash times listed include 2 minutes of suds. The washer will vary based on -M ax Ex t ra ct H e avy W ... .0 /3 1.0 50 0/5.0 Notes: 1. Cotton/ Sturdy 7/3 Easy Care/ Perm Press 5/3 D e licat e s 6/ 2 4 Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. N on water fill times, due to types of Spin). The total cycle times are / Perm Press 20 .0 /4 1.5 14 .0 /3 5.5 D e licat e s 20 .0 ... of a series of additional rinse and partial drain cycles to retract at End of clothing loads, available water pressure and the time for the door lock system ...