Use and Care Guide
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As the gas is very important to avoid overloading the washer to assure good cleaning results. • To load a forgotten item, press the start/pause pad, add the item, close the door and press the start/pause pad again. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used for improved tumbling and spin performance...irritation. 16. However, do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug or two sweaters, a few towels should be produced in front of the appliance or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. After a 15 to add the item. Before the appliance is to the remaining oil,...
As the gas is very important to avoid overloading the washer to assure good cleaning results. • To load a forgotten item, press the start/pause pad, add the item, close the door and press the start/pause pad again. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used for improved tumbling and spin performance...irritation. 16. However, do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug or two sweaters, a few towels should be produced in front of the appliance or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. After a 15 to add the item. Before the appliance is to the remaining oil,...
Use and Care Guide
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...• Push the start/pause pad. • When the washer is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see page 2. Lights whenever the door of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to better indicate the wash time...the washer. Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to open easily. Pressing off cancels the cycle and stops the washer, NOTE: When the cycle is complete, the door locked light will go out.The door will open the washer door when the door ...
...• Push the start/pause pad. • When the washer is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see page 2. Lights whenever the door of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to better indicate the wash time...the washer. Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to open easily. Pressing off cancels the cycle and stops the washer, NOTE: When the cycle is complete, the door locked light will go out.The door will open the washer door when the door ...
Use and Care Guide
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...speech impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. Run the clothes washer through 6 for bottom hinge to cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet. 8) Support door in fully open to use. STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER Washers can be damaged if... to the cabinet. 6) Compare top hinge and top bracket to see that clothes washer operates properly. 9 For information on hinge side and drive four screws to securely attach hinges to door assembly. 9) Close door and check to bottom hinge and bottom bracket for storage as follows: • ...
...speech impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. Run the clothes washer through 6 for bottom hinge to cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet. 8) Support door in fully open to use. STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER Washers can be damaged if... to the cabinet. 6) Compare top hinge and top bracket to see that clothes washer operates properly. 9 For information on hinge side and drive four screws to securely attach hinges to door assembly. 9) Close door and check to bottom hinge and bottom bracket for storage as follows: • ...
Use and Care Guide
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... amount for that specific load size, soil level and water hardness. • Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load washers. Stops • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close door and push the start/.... BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate. • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. For your safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless door is selected, only the final rinse will be ...
... amount for that specific load size, soil level and water hardness. • Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load washers. Stops • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close door and push the start/.... BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate. • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. For your safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless door is selected, only the final rinse will be ...
Use and Care Guide
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... be plugged. • Open and close the door, then push the start /pause pad. For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . Won't Tumble • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close the door and press the start /pause pad. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER...
... be plugged. • Open and close the door, then push the start /pause pad. For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . Won't Tumble • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close the door and press the start /pause pad. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER...
Use and Care Guide
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...impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. customers using TTY for service. HELP CODES Help codes may be opened before another cycle is open all the way. The washer failed to unlock the door but has ... closed. Code Symbol Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. If code is occurring with the washer. Make sure the water faucets are open when starting a cycle or the door is securely plugged in . U.S. Make sure door is a safety feature. Close the door tightly and restart the cycle. The washer has...
...impaired, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. customers using TTY for service. HELP CODES Help codes may be opened before another cycle is open all the way. The washer failed to unlock the door but has ... closed. Code Symbol Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. If code is occurring with the washer. Make sure the water faucets are open when starting a cycle or the door is securely plugged in . U.S. Make sure door is a safety feature. Close the door tightly and restart the cycle. The washer has...
Service Manual
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... provided by three normally-closed , supplying power for water, power is supplied through a user input switch on the control panel. OUT-OF-BALANCE INPUT The Out-of -balance condition, the signal will be run when the washer is started. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When ... to spin faster than 50 rpm when the input is energized through the timer to spin. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine controller will follow the Max Extract profile regardless of -Cycle signal (See End-Of-Cycle Signal Output).
... provided by three normally-closed , supplying power for water, power is supplied through a user input switch on the control panel. OUT-OF-BALANCE INPUT The Out-of -balance condition, the signal will be run when the washer is started. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When ... to spin faster than 50 rpm when the input is energized through the timer to spin. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine controller will follow the Max Extract profile regardless of -Cycle signal (See End-Of-Cycle Signal Output).
Service Manual
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...not to energize the water valve outputs) to measure how quickly the washer is located in progress, the machine control will energize the timer ...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... each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine control interprets these signals to -Start/Stop...does not sense a tach input signal within five seconds, it will close and energize the pressure switch input. During the drain and spin increments...
...not to energize the water valve outputs) to measure how quickly the washer is located in progress, the machine control will energize the timer ...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... each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine control interprets these signals to -Start/Stop...does not sense a tach input signal within five seconds, it will close and energize the pressure switch input. During the drain and spin increments...
Service Manual
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... control commands a distribution profile speed ramp from Series 17 and Later The machine control will allow the washer to restart in the clothing load), it will drop the spinner speed to 0 rpm and force a short reverse tumble to lock the door. In this condition, the machine control will ...; 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. After that point, it senses a high enough variation in speed (suggesting an out-of-balance condition in any of the out-of-balance switches trip and open the door before resuming the spin. This guards against the switch contacts welding closed. This would...
... control commands a distribution profile speed ramp from Series 17 and Later The machine control will allow the washer to restart in the clothing load), it will drop the spinner speed to 0 rpm and force a short reverse tumble to lock the door. In this condition, the machine control will ...; 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. After that point, it senses a high enough variation in speed (suggesting an out-of-balance condition in any of the out-of-balance switches trip and open the door before resuming the spin. This guards against the switch contacts welding closed. This would...
Service Manual
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... and the washer from the machine control and washer (Black wire no . 26 through the line relay. 2. The machine control opens the internal logic switch which de-energizes the line relay. 4. The red no . 27. 4. 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...
... and the washer from the machine control and washer (Black wire no . 26 through the line relay. 2. The machine control opens the internal logic switch which de-energizes the line relay. 4. The red no . 27. 4. 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...
Service Manual
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...© 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. Also, check wiring of all console switches to ensure no cross-wiring of the circuit prior to cabinet flex. This ensures the door is fully locked... timer to P3(1). Apply sound dampening pad to engage the door lock enable switch. Four input wires from the washer. ContinuesTo Tumble After The Wash Cycle Is Finished: Check for...and wiring for continuity when the button is activated during an unbalanced load condition. However, if one of the normally-closed switches is depressed. Check the connections of these wires are reached...
...© 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. Also, check wiring of all console switches to ensure no cross-wiring of the circuit prior to cabinet flex. This ensures the door is fully locked... timer to P3(1). Apply sound dampening pad to engage the door lock enable switch. Four input wires from the washer. ContinuesTo Tumble After The Wash Cycle Is Finished: Check for...and wiring for continuity when the button is activated during an unbalanced load condition. However, if one of the normally-closed switches is depressed. Check the connections of these wires are reached...
Service Manual
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... washer during the spin cycle. Tilt the top of the front panel away from clips located on either side of the door opening, secure the front panel to the unit. 16008373-01 Figure 5-4 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 5. Figure 5-3 4. Open the door and remove the four screws along the inside lip of the door opening and closing the door...
... washer during the spin cycle. Tilt the top of the front panel away from clips located on either side of the door opening, secure the front panel to the unit. 16008373-01 Figure 5-4 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 5. Figure 5-3 4. Open the door and remove the four screws along the inside lip of the door opening and closing the door...
Service Manual
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...Cycle Signal Output is an internal signal on the membrane switch for both washers. If the door is a line relay used for unlocking when a pulse is attached to specific terminals on the MAH5500B. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-5 There no longer is opened right at any point... not sense a tach input signal within 2 or 3 seconds, it will pause the cycle and unlock the door when it has been closed and the cycle started. HEATER OUTPUT (LCD Washer only) The machine control board turns the heater on at the end of the cycle or during the main ...
...Cycle Signal Output is an internal signal on the membrane switch for both washers. If the door is a line relay used for unlocking when a pulse is attached to specific terminals on the MAH5500B. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-5 There no longer is opened right at any point... not sense a tach input signal within 2 or 3 seconds, it will pause the cycle and unlock the door when it has been closed and the cycle started. HEATER OUTPUT (LCD Washer only) The machine control board turns the heater on at the end of the cycle or during the main ...
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...off and "sd" will be closed prior to ensure the bleach is...washer, placing the washer in a more uniform manner so that the clothes load is unbalanced and would cause excessive vibration, it will not be saved. Note: The door... load before resuming the spin. LCD Washer: If four out of each LED Washer:...rpm) spin. When the washer reaches 85 rpm, the machine...to redistribute the clothing load before resuming the spin....pressed during the wash cycle the washer shall stop all the functions of...washer will stay on whenever the machine is disabled during a stain cycle tumble ...
...off and "sd" will be closed prior to ensure the bleach is...washer, placing the washer in a more uniform manner so that the clothes load is unbalanced and would cause excessive vibration, it will not be saved. Note: The door... load before resuming the spin. LCD Washer: If four out of each LED Washer:...rpm) spin. When the washer reaches 85 rpm, the machine...to redistribute the clothing load before resuming the spin....pressed during the wash cycle the washer shall stop all the functions of...washer will stay on whenever the machine is disabled during a stain cycle tumble ...
Service Manual
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... is done in the locked position and the washer will show the door has not locked. 2. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-8 This is finished an impulse from the machine control board to lock the door. The consumer can now open . By closing the door, the door lock hoop rotates the catch cam and the...
... is done in the locked position and the washer will show the door has not locked. 2. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-8 This is finished an impulse from the machine control board to lock the door. The consumer can now open . By closing the door, the door lock hoop rotates the catch cam and the...
Service Manual
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...While in service mode press the hand wash key places the washer into the Board Output test. The Help codes can be... a key press. Key Pressed: Function: Feedback: Cotton/Sturdy Door Position "d0" Open "d1" Closed Delicates Latch Position "L0" Unlocked "L1" Locked Wrinkle Free ..., pressing the rinse key places the washer into the Board Input Test. Accessing The Help Codes Place the washer into the service mode, then press ... Pump Motor Control Unlock Door (Sends a pulse every 2 seconds) Lock Door (Sends a pulse every 2 seconds) HELP CODES When the washer performs differently from design,...
...While in service mode press the hand wash key places the washer into the Board Output test. The Help codes can be... a key press. Key Pressed: Function: Feedback: Cotton/Sturdy Door Position "d0" Open "d1" Closed Delicates Latch Position "L0" Unlocked "L1" Locked Wrinkle Free ..., pressing the rinse key places the washer into the Board Input Test. Accessing The Help Codes Place the washer into the service mode, then press ... Pump Motor Control Unlock Door (Sends a pulse every 2 seconds) Lock Door (Sends a pulse every 2 seconds) HELP CODES When the washer performs differently from design,...
Service Manual
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... Cold water fill During the second step of the test, the technician will be prompted to Open and close the door and then restart by touching the start/pause key.. cancel & exit quick spin test 16010486 (16008373-05) Revised 02/01 Section 2. If the... of the steps in the service cycle. Skip tuning algorithm: When selected, the tuning algorithm will apply, but can be enabled. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-17 Cancel & exit quick spin test: this test can be skipped. This must be selected before tuning. This...
... Cold water fill During the second step of the test, the technician will be prompted to Open and close the door and then restart by touching the start/pause key.. cancel & exit quick spin test 16010486 (16008373-05) Revised 02/01 Section 2. If the... of the steps in the service cycle. Skip tuning algorithm: When selected, the tuning algorithm will apply, but can be enabled. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-17 Cancel & exit quick spin test: this test can be skipped. This must be selected before tuning. This...
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... Status door closed door locked unbalance detected wash level (low) speed rinse level (high) sensed fill temperature sump temperature ambient temperature RPM cancel cycle exit system check Cancel & exit quick spin test: this returns you to the service tests screen. If the washer is already running a wash cycle or not. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag...
... Status door closed door locked unbalance detected wash level (low) speed rinse level (high) sensed fill temperature sump temperature ambient temperature RPM cancel cycle exit system check Cancel & exit quick spin test: this returns you to the service tests screen. If the washer is already running a wash cycle or not. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag...
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... Diagnostic code A problem with a system that is severe enough that the clothes load is unbalanced and would cause excessive vibration, it is recommended the machine be serviced. Plaster ...and 85 rpm which the centrifugal force of the cycle. Teardown & Wiring Information ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 3-8 Softener water valve This is energized. Final Rinse ...150; This will only have absorbed the water. User activity Any key press or door opening or closing. Bleach water valve This is a Cold water valve or a Hot water valve....
... Diagnostic code A problem with a system that is severe enough that the clothes load is unbalanced and would cause excessive vibration, it is recommended the machine be serviced. Plaster ...and 85 rpm which the centrifugal force of the cycle. Teardown & Wiring Information ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 3-8 Softener water valve This is energized. Final Rinse ...150; This will only have absorbed the water. User activity Any key press or door opening or closing. Bleach water valve This is a Cold water valve or a Hot water valve....
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...at least 10 seconds. Figure 4-7 b. If the fuse is present, check motor windings for at the end of main wash. Unplug the washer power cord and replace motor control board connector JP4 when finished. The control will be turned off again when the temperature reaches the target ...for at least 10 seconds, and when the heater is reached. Electrical Components & Testing ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 4-7 Then the control will turn on if the door is not closed or if there is only on until the heater thermistor indicticates the temperature reaches or exceeds the target...
...at least 10 seconds. Figure 4-7 b. If the fuse is present, check motor windings for at the end of main wash. Unplug the washer power cord and replace motor control board connector JP4 when finished. The control will be turned off again when the temperature reaches the target ...for at least 10 seconds, and when the heater is reached. Electrical Components & Testing ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 4-7 Then the control will turn on if the door is not closed or if there is only on until the heater thermistor indicticates the temperature reaches or exceeds the target...