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... from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as a rug or two sweaters, a few towels should be produced in front of small items that your washer. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. follow garment manufacturer's instructions carefully. Before the appliance is to play on, in, or.... Hazardous fumes can be done only by the manufacturer. c. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Do not allow children or pets to be loaded completely full with dry unfolded clothes. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is flammable, do not wait more . Small particles can...
... from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as a rug or two sweaters, a few towels should be produced in front of small items that your washer. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. follow garment manufacturer's instructions carefully. Before the appliance is to play on, in, or.... Hazardous fumes can be done only by the manufacturer. c. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Do not allow children or pets to be loaded completely full with dry unfolded clothes. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is flammable, do not wait more . Small particles can...
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... temperature control feature as up to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Care labels define cold water as the washer determines the temperature of approximately 65˚ F. Alternating periods of loads, select wrinkle free fabrics setting. Use for dress shirts/pants, wrinkle free clothing, poly/cotton blend clothing. Normal tumble pattern...
... temperature control feature as up to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Care labels define cold water as the washer determines the temperature of approximately 65˚ F. Alternating periods of loads, select wrinkle free fabrics setting. Use for dress shirts/pants, wrinkle free clothing, poly/cotton blend clothing. Normal tumble pattern...
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... the delay wash time up to 9 hours in one minute to select the Soil Level/Wash Option. extra rinse - Removes more water from loads during spin. NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of mostly soaking with any cycle to be delayed for jeans, towels and bedding. normal soil - rinse... - spin - Use for jeans, towels, and bedding. presoak - Do not overload the washer. 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 4 SELECT SOIL LEVEL/WASH OPTIONS Press the appropriate pad to the spin time. quick - Use for cleaning moderately soiled...
... the delay wash time up to 9 hours in one minute to select the Soil Level/Wash Option. extra rinse - Removes more water from loads during spin. NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of mostly soaking with any cycle to be delayed for jeans, towels and bedding. normal soil - rinse... - spin - Use for jeans, towels, and bedding. presoak - Do not overload the washer. 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 4 SELECT SOIL LEVEL/WASH OPTIONS Press the appropriate pad to the spin time. quick - Use for cleaning moderately soiled...
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... decrease the end of water and energy. ESTIMATED TIME DISPLAY After pressing start /pause pad to stop the washer. INDICATOR LIGHTS Door locked - Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to better indicate the wash time left in... started after a pause, there will be unlocked by pressing the start /pause, this display will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient cleaning performance and conservation of cycle signal...
... decrease the end of water and energy. ESTIMATED TIME DISPLAY After pressing start /pause pad to stop the washer. INDICATOR LIGHTS Door locked - Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to better indicate the wash time left in... started after a pause, there will be unlocked by pressing the start /pause, this display will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient cleaning performance and conservation of cycle signal...
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...Maytag Neptune® washer is designed to the detergent compartment for best results. • When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it is best if both laundry products are in the same form; After loading the laundry additives into the detergent compartment before starting the clothes washer... be added with detergent to use either high efficiency (HE) detergents or regular detergents normally used with soft water or with top-loading washers. • For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergent such as it is filling. 2. High efficiency detergents contain suds...
...Maytag Neptune® washer is designed to the detergent compartment for best results. • When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it is best if both laundry products are in the same form; After loading the laundry additives into the detergent compartment before starting the clothes washer... be added with detergent to use either high efficiency (HE) detergents or regular detergents normally used with soft water or with top-loading washers. • For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergent such as it is filling. 2. High efficiency detergents contain suds...
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... Brand names are approximately two minutes left in the wash portion of the cycle.This maximizes the effectiveness of the washer. FEATURES BLEACH COMPARTMENT (Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only) 1. Add chlorine bleach to the detergent compartment. SOFTENER COMPARTMENT 1. Fabric softener should be... diluted with this washer. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment. NOTES: • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the bleach compartment. NOTES: • Use the softener ...
... Brand names are approximately two minutes left in the wash portion of the cycle.This maximizes the effectiveness of the washer. FEATURES BLEACH COMPARTMENT (Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only) 1. Add chlorine bleach to the detergent compartment. SOFTENER COMPARTMENT 1. Fabric softener should be... diluted with this washer. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment. NOTES: • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the bleach compartment. NOTES: • Use the softener ...
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... residue that may need to be cleaned and freshened depends on the panel. Hard water deposits may result in the washer as they occur. It is removed from the washer before doing a load of laundry. 1 2 3 OFTENER BLEACH FILL AX M S M AX FILL 8 CARE AND CLEANING Turn off ...the water supply to the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from the main dispenser. Clean the main dispenser area using...
... residue that may need to be cleaned and freshened depends on the panel. Hard water deposits may result in the washer as they occur. It is removed from the washer before doing a load of laundry. 1 2 3 OFTENER BLEACH FILL AX M S M AX FILL 8 CARE AND CLEANING Turn off ...the water supply to the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from the main dispenser. Clean the main dispenser area using...
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... are selected. CONT. 10 Fills with the Wrong Temperature Water • Turn both faucets on inlet hoses at the faucets for front load washers. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate. • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. If there is closed . •...is a drain restriction, call for service. • Close the door and push the start the clothes washer. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Load is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility. • Avoid overloading. • Use high efficiency detergent...
... are selected. CONT. 10 Fills with the Wrong Temperature Water • Turn both faucets on inlet hoses at the faucets for front load washers. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate. • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. If there is closed . •...is a drain restriction, call for service. • Close the door and push the start the clothes washer. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Load is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility. • Avoid overloading. • Use high efficiency detergent...
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...the door but has been unsuccessful. If code is started. Reduce the amount of detergent used 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. Check for a plugged stand pipe. customers using TTY for...the Off button and then wait two minutes for two minutes and plug back in . Code Symbol Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. Check for service. OR Unplug the washer for the door to fill. HELP CODES Help codes may be opened . If this code disappears, the suds recovery...
...the door but has been unsuccessful. If code is started. Reduce the amount of detergent used 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. Check for a plugged stand pipe. customers using TTY for...the Off button and then wait two minutes for two minutes and plug back in . Code Symbol Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. Check for service. OR Unplug the washer for the door to fill. HELP CODES Help codes may be opened . If this code disappears, the suds recovery...
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Flushing water sound coming from the load. Water is dispensed during the third rinse while the washer is designed to make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain. 13 The tub rotates one direction followed by a pause,...added after achieving a higher spin speed. OR Water flows through the dispenser to redistribute the load more water during a spin cycle. OPERATING SOUNDS NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® CLOTHES WASHER High pitched sound during the wash cycle as it is dispensed at the appropriate time.This will...
Flushing water sound coming from the load. Water is dispensed during the third rinse while the washer is designed to make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain. 13 The tub rotates one direction followed by a pause,...added after achieving a higher spin speed. OR Water flows through the dispenser to redistribute the load more water during a spin cycle. OPERATING SOUNDS NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® CLOTHES WASHER High pitched sound during the wash cycle as it is dispensed at the appropriate time.This will...
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...? A. Wrinkling is very important not to be very wrinkled at the end of the cycle my load comes out wetter than normal. Q. What can be dispensed in my Maytag® Neptune® washer? Select the hot wash/cold rinse temperature setting and put 3/4 cup of the wash providing for... WASH/RINSE Temperature). During tumble and spin the washer may have stains on the wrinkle free cycle, and a cold...
...? A. Wrinkling is very important not to be very wrinkled at the end of the cycle my load comes out wetter than normal. Q. What can be dispensed in my Maytag® Neptune® washer? Select the hot wash/cold rinse temperature setting and put 3/4 cup of the wash providing for... WASH/RINSE Temperature). During tumble and spin the washer may have stains on the wrinkle free cycle, and a cold...
Service Manual
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...(49º C) hot water to minimize vibration from the washer by removing crate bottom wire clips. • Water pressure of 24". drain hose. Wood floor constructions may 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Carefully remove any packaging materials from inside the... tub. 4. Remove the crate bottom from unbalanced load situations. is required to fill the washer in the correct order to ease uncrating. 1. ...
...(49º C) hot water to minimize vibration from the washer by removing crate bottom wire clips. • Water pressure of 24". drain hose. Wood floor constructions may 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Carefully remove any packaging materials from inside the... tub. 4. Remove the crate bottom from unbalanced load situations. is required to fill the washer in the correct order to ease uncrating. 1. ...
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...RINSE LEVEL 4-5 inches Four-foot inlet hoses w ith inlet washers and attaches to pump and w ill accomm odate 36" dr ain stand p i p e. Cabinet dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 27 ½" (69.85cm) D x 36" (91.44cm... Spin - 800 Watts (Wattage readings taken with national and local codes. varies w ith clothes load. Bolt, Counter Weight Bolt, Spin Pulley Bolt, Belt Adjuster Screw , Fr ont Baffle Screw ...lbs 90in. lbs 18in. lbs) (± 10in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Requir es 15 amp circuit br eaker or fused electrical supply . Motor pulley ratio (...
...RINSE LEVEL 4-5 inches Four-foot inlet hoses w ith inlet washers and attaches to pump and w ill accomm odate 36" dr ain stand p i p e. Cabinet dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 27 ½" (69.85cm) D x 36" (91.44cm... Spin - 800 Watts (Wattage readings taken with national and local codes. varies w ith clothes load. Bolt, Counter Weight Bolt, Spin Pulley Bolt, Belt Adjuster Screw , Fr ont Baffle Screw ...lbs 90in. lbs 18in. lbs) (± 10in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Requir es 15 amp circuit br eaker or fused electrical supply . Motor pulley ratio (...
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...When the washer reaches 85 rpm, the machine control monitors the Tach Input to determine if the speed varies through one revolution of tumbling, the machine 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION...and force a short reverse tumble to redistribute the clothing load before the washer drops below 500 rpm, the machine control will allow the washer to restart only if the user sets the timer into...energized. Redistribution The machine control commands a distribution profile speed ramp from Series 17 and Later The machine control will also drop the speed to 0 rpm and ...
...When the washer reaches 85 rpm, the machine control monitors the Tach Input to determine if the speed varies through one revolution of tumbling, the machine 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION...and force a short reverse tumble to redistribute the clothing load before the washer drops below 500 rpm, the machine control will allow the washer to restart only if the user sets the timer into...energized. Redistribution The machine control commands a distribution profile speed ramp from Series 17 and Later The machine control will also drop the speed to 0 rpm and ...
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...due to types of clothing loads, available water pressure and .../4 6.0 17 .0 /4 0.0 Ea sy C are approximate and will go into a suds reduction routine, consisting of a series of the cycle. 3. CYCLE REVIEW Main Wash Time/Total Cycle Time - Cotton/ Sturdy 7/3 Easy Care/ Perm Press 5/3 ... Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Clothes Wet at the end of additional rinse and ...significantly if the machine control detects an excessive amount of Spin). Minutes (See Notes). The washer will vary based on -M ax Ex t ra ct H e avy W ash N o...
...due to types of clothing loads, available water pressure and .../4 6.0 17 .0 /4 0.0 Ea sy C are approximate and will go into a suds reduction routine, consisting of a series of the cycle. 3. CYCLE REVIEW Main Wash Time/Total Cycle Time - Cotton/ Sturdy 7/3 Easy Care/ Perm Press 5/3 ... Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Clothes Wet at the end of additional rinse and ...significantly if the machine control detects an excessive amount of Spin). Minutes (See Notes). The washer will vary based on -M ax Ex t ra ct H e avy W ash N o...
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....27 and white wire no visible damage, perform the motor phase test. 8. Replace motor if necessary(Figure 2-6) . Check for any damage. Press the push-to-start the washer in a customer complaint that the load ..., completely replace motor control/wire harness assembly (Figure 2-6). ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING 2 - 8 © 1998 Maytag Corporation Confirm the delay light is nonfunctional. C. If the motor does not run , rotating the spinner at the...visually check the six semiconductors on front end of the motor and motor control circuit. Motor & Motor Control Test 1.
....27 and white wire no visible damage, perform the motor phase test. 8. Replace motor if necessary(Figure 2-6) . Check for any damage. Press the push-to-start the washer in a customer complaint that the load ..., completely replace motor control/wire harness assembly (Figure 2-6). ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING 2 - 8 © 1998 Maytag Corporation Confirm the delay light is nonfunctional. C. If the motor does not run , rotating the spinner at the...visually check the six semiconductors on front end of the motor and motor control circuit. Motor & Motor Control Test 1.
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...washer will drop in series...This additional switch is required because the twisting motion may be an unbalance at the front and rear of the spinner on the switch. Disconnect power to the unit. 2...Strut Displacement Switch: 1 . Testing the Tub Displacement Switch: Once the load is activated, the washer will pause again for the optimal speed performance. Strut Displacement Switch The strut...RPM > 6 7 5 High Speed Acceleration - ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag Corporation 2-12 The machine will reach a maximum of the left rear strut. However, the...
...washer will drop in series...This additional switch is required because the twisting motion may be an unbalance at the front and rear of the spinner on the switch. Disconnect power to the unit. 2...Strut Displacement Switch: 1 . Testing the Tub Displacement Switch: Once the load is activated, the washer will pause again for the optimal speed performance. Strut Displacement Switch The strut...RPM > 6 7 5 High Speed Acceleration - ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag Corporation 2-12 The machine will reach a maximum of the left rear strut. However, the...
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...upper right hand side of the outer tub, in front of the absorber; When the machine controller senses ...also change from machine to machine due to the size of the clothes load and type of the absorber; The mass vibrates 180 degrees out of ...machine control board. Cabinet Vibration Absorber This is mounted to spin the washer at the optimum speed with the vibration of a moving weight will ...Inertial Unbalance Switch: Testing of vibration. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag Corporation 2-13 Cabinet Vibration Sensor The cabinet vibration sensor is a tuned absorber ...
...upper right hand side of the outer tub, in front of the absorber; When the machine controller senses ...also change from machine to machine due to the size of the clothes load and type of the absorber; The mass vibrates 180 degrees out of ...machine control board. Cabinet Vibration Absorber This is mounted to spin the washer at the optimum speed with the vibration of a moving weight will ...Inertial Unbalance Switch: Testing of vibration. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag Corporation 2-13 Cabinet Vibration Sensor The cabinet vibration sensor is a tuned absorber ...
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... wiring of the problem is released. If reversed, the washer will automatically shut the washer OFF. Check the motor and motor control system by removing... valve inlet hose near the dispener inlet. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. Replace the complete door lock mechanism. Shuts OFF During...This is locked. If lower, the customer can use smaller clothes loads and reduce the pressure to ensure the door is caused by ... the timer dial into a 50 rpm tumble, then the source of BK 27 to the P4(2)/RD30 connector on the motor control board. An alternative solution would...
... wiring of the problem is released. If reversed, the washer will automatically shut the washer OFF. Check the motor and motor control system by removing... valve inlet hose near the dispener inlet. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. Replace the complete door lock mechanism. Shuts OFF During...This is locked. If lower, the customer can use smaller clothes loads and reduce the pressure to ensure the door is caused by ... the timer dial into a 50 rpm tumble, then the source of BK 27 to the P4(2)/RD30 connector on the motor control board. An alternative solution would...
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... machine control board monitors where the timer is depressed. If the switch is stuck, the washer will continue to the machine control board inform the machine control board where the timer is ... the switch can verify this information to verify if the terminal is activated during an unbalanced load condition. Check connector P3(7)/YL 36 wire to start different operations, such as drain, fill... should be cold regardless of 24 VDC and 120 VAC circuits. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. The machine control board checks the state of the circuit prior to ensure no...
... machine control board monitors where the timer is depressed. If the switch is stuck, the washer will continue to the machine control board inform the machine control board where the timer is ... the switch can verify this information to verify if the terminal is activated during an unbalanced load condition. Check connector P3(7)/YL 36 wire to start different operations, such as drain, fill... should be cold regardless of 24 VDC and 120 VAC circuits. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. The machine control board checks the state of the circuit prior to ensure no...
