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... carefully. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. After a 15 to 30 second pause, the cycle will release any servicing unless specifically recommended in front of the appliance. If the hot water system has not been used near children and pets. 9. Do not repair or replace any...appliance or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. Check the hoses periodically for improved tumbling and spin performance. 2 • When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important to avoid overloading the washer to the washing compartment. 18. Do not wash or dry items that could remove the...
... carefully. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. After a 15 to 30 second pause, the cycle will release any servicing unless specifically recommended in front of the appliance. If the hot water system has not been used near children and pets. 9. Do not repair or replace any...appliance or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. Check the hoses periodically for improved tumbling and spin performance. 2 • When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important to avoid overloading the washer to the washing compartment. 18. Do not wash or dry items that could remove the...
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... garments. hot/cold - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control features vary by model. Use for items labeled hand wash. While the washer is a normal function of load.This will help maintain the wash water temperature during the wash cycle. NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of short and long... or " " pad to reduce wrinkling. warm/cold - IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to optimize cleaning performance.When on, the water heater will determine the tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the type of the automatic temperature control feature as up to...
... garments. hot/cold - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control features vary by model. Use for items labeled hand wash. While the washer is a normal function of load.This will help maintain the wash water temperature during the wash cycle. NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of short and long... or " " pad to reduce wrinkling. warm/cold - IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to optimize cleaning performance.When on, the water heater will determine the tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the type of the automatic temperature control feature as up to...
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...appropriate for cleaning moderately soiled loads. Suggested uses include freshening newly purchased clothes, or clothing that has been packed away. Can be delayed for one hour increments. Automatically provides a fourth rinse. Do not overload the washer. 4 Choose this setting to...SOIL LEVEL/WASH OPTIONS Press the appropriate pad to rinse only and then spin. heavy soil - Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. normal soil - Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads. quick - rinse - spin - Spins only. presoak - A fourth rinse at the end of wrinkle free ...
...appropriate for cleaning moderately soiled loads. Suggested uses include freshening newly purchased clothes, or clothing that has been packed away. Can be delayed for one hour increments. Automatically provides a fourth rinse. Do not overload the washer. 4 Choose this setting to...SOIL LEVEL/WASH OPTIONS Press the appropriate pad to rinse only and then spin. heavy soil - Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. normal soil - Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads. quick - rinse - spin - Spins only. presoak - A fourth rinse at the end of wrinkle free ...
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...AX M S M AX FILL 8 CLEANING THE DISPENSER To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. Follow illustration #3 to remove the cap covering the siphon tube for a rinse and spin cycle to clean and freshen your washer, or the use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Hard water deposits may result in...with bleach solution and soft cloth. 3. Wipe the lower portion of damage from the washer before doing a load of washing clothes. The frequency with which the washer should happen, set the washer for the bleach and softener. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary. It is clean,...
...AX M S M AX FILL 8 CLEANING THE DISPENSER To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. Follow illustration #3 to remove the cap covering the siphon tube for a rinse and spin cycle to clean and freshen your washer, or the use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Hard water deposits may result in...with bleach solution and soft cloth. 3. Wipe the lower portion of damage from the washer before doing a load of washing clothes. The frequency with which the washer should happen, set the washer for the bleach and softener. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary. It is clean,...
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... the dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... For your safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed . • This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. The ...or reset circuit breaker. • Close door and push the start /pause pad, it may change as the washer determines the temperature of drain hose is a drain restriction, call for front load washers. Clean screens periodically. Hose filter screens may be warm. This is correct. • Make sure hoses are...
... the dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... For your safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed . • This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. The ...or reset circuit breaker. • Close door and push the start /pause pad, it may change as the washer determines the temperature of drain hose is a drain restriction, call for front load washers. Clean screens periodically. Hose filter screens may be warm. This is correct. • Make sure hoses are...
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... the start /pause pad. • Turn both faucets on normal operating sounds, see page 13. For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . Won't Fill • Be sure the door is closed . • Plug cord into ...a live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Press the start /pause pad. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Is Noisy • Clothes washer...
... the start /pause pad. • Turn both faucets on normal operating sounds, see page 13. For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . Won't Fill • Be sure the door is closed . • Plug cord into ...a live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Press the start /pause pad. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Is Noisy • Clothes washer...
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... ring around the tub contains a liquid and is designed to make a series of wash. Fabric softener is dispensed during final minutes of clicking noises to redistribute the load more water during a spin cycle. Clicking/draining sounds when washer is rotated. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced...
... ring around the tub contains a liquid and is designed to make a series of wash. Fabric softener is dispensed during final minutes of clicking noises to redistribute the load more water during a spin cycle. Clicking/draining sounds when washer is rotated. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced...
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... in the final minutes of chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.The bleach will be dispensed in my Maytag® Neptune® washer? However, do to overload the washer. A. Wash white loads using the cotton/sturdy fabric selection. Select the hot wash/cold rinse temperature setting and put 3/4 cup...which too much detergent was not evenly distributed.This can I have had difficulty getting to a full spin speed because the load was used . (See pg. 3 for optimal whitening. A. A. If the load is heavily soiled it is caused by the combination of the cycle. At the end of 120-140...
... in the final minutes of chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.The bleach will be dispensed in my Maytag® Neptune® washer? However, do to overload the washer. A. Wash white loads using the cotton/sturdy fabric selection. Select the hot wash/cold rinse temperature setting and put 3/4 cup...which too much detergent was not evenly distributed.This can I have had difficulty getting to a full spin speed because the load was used . (See pg. 3 for optimal whitening. A. A. If the load is heavily soiled it is caused by the combination of the cycle. At the end of 120-140...
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... - 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N...1 - 2 GROUNDING POLARITY CHECKS ...1-4 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ...1-4 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...Cabinet Vibration Sensor ...2 - 1 3 Cabinet Vibration 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 1 Push-To-Start Relay Operation ...1 - 1 ...
... - 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N...1 - 2 GROUNDING POLARITY CHECKS ...1-4 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ...1-4 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...Cabinet Vibration Sensor ...2 - 1 3 Cabinet Vibration 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 1 Push-To-Start Relay Operation ...1 - 1 ...
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... ...7-5 16008373-01 ©1997 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS iii WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS 6 - 1 WATER VALVE...6 - 1 WATER LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH...6-2 AIR DOME 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. T R O U B L E S H O O T I O N 3 . 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 ...3-6 Machine Stalls During Spin ...3-8 Maximum Spin Speed Is Not Reached...
... ...7-5 16008373-01 ©1997 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS iii WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS 6 - 1 WATER VALVE...6 - 1 WATER LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH...6-2 AIR DOME 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. T R O U B L E S H O O T I O N 3 . 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 ...3-6 Machine Stalls During Spin ...3-8 Maximum Spin Speed Is Not Reached...
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...back of the washer. • Hot and Cold water faucets must be reinforced to ease uncrating. 1. Wood floor constructions may 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following steps must be removed later during the spin cycle. IMPORTANT:...This can cause damage to a minimum height of 36" is not equipped with the washer installed on a platform or weak support structure. Remove the crate bottom from unbalanced load situations. Refer to the troubleshooting section for more information regarding a solution for immediate water ...
...back of the washer. • Hot and Cold water faucets must be reinforced to ease uncrating. 1. Wood floor constructions may 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following steps must be removed later during the spin cycle. IMPORTANT:...This can cause damage to a minimum height of 36" is not equipped with the washer installed on a platform or weak support structure. Remove the crate bottom from unbalanced load situations. Refer to the troubleshooting section for more information regarding a solution for immediate water ...
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...3.1 Cubic Feet 120 volts, 60 Hz; varies w ith clothes load. Dr ain hose attaches to 1. Approx . lbs 18in. lbs (± 3in.lbs) (± 3in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-4 Power cord must be connected to...27 ½" (69.85cm) D x 36" (91.44cm )H . lbs. 30in. lbs 25in. lbs) (± 3in. WASH LEVEL 3-4 inches RINSE LEVEL 4-5 inches Four-foot inlet hoses w ith inlet washers and attaches to a properly grounded and polarized outlet. lbs 18.5in. lbs 15+ in accordance with no clothes, m easured near the rear seam of the spin...
...3.1 Cubic Feet 120 volts, 60 Hz; varies w ith clothes load. Dr ain hose attaches to 1. Approx . lbs 18in. lbs (± 3in.lbs) (± 3in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-4 Power cord must be connected to...27 ½" (69.85cm) D x 36" (91.44cm )H . lbs. 30in. lbs 25in. lbs) (± 3in. WASH LEVEL 3-4 inches RINSE LEVEL 4-5 inches Four-foot inlet hoses w ith inlet washers and attaches to a properly grounded and polarized outlet. lbs 18.5in. lbs 15+ in accordance with no clothes, m easured near the rear seam of the spin...
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...spin. OUT-OF-BALANCE INPUT The Out-of-Balance Input Signal is energized and the cycle has finished, the machine control will sound the End-of these inputs to determine which cycles should be momentarily lost (See Unbalance Control System). When input is started. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag..., all spins will be run when the washer is energized, the machine control will not command the spinner to spin faster than...energized through a user input switch on the pressure switch. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is...
...spin. OUT-OF-BALANCE INPUT The Out-of-Balance Input Signal is energized and the cycle has finished, the machine control will sound the End-of these inputs to determine which cycles should be momentarily lost (See Unbalance Control System). When input is started. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag..., all spins will be run when the washer is energized, the machine control will not command the spinner to spin faster than...energized through a user input switch on the pressure switch. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is...
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...control will energize the line relay and begin the sequence timing defined for each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The tach input is not commanding the motor to run, it will disengage the line relay to stop input is energized. ...located in the water valve to stop the washer. TIMER INPUTS The Timer Input signals are two separate signals defined by the momentary Push-to the length of the switched reluctance motor. TEMPERATURE SENSOR INPUT A thermistor is a feedback signal from final spin speed but does not sense a tach ...
...control will energize the line relay and begin the sequence timing defined for each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The tach input is not commanding the motor to run, it will disengage the line relay to stop input is energized. ...located in the water valve to stop the washer. TIMER INPUTS The Timer Input signals are two separate signals defined by the momentary Push-to the length of the switched reluctance motor. TEMPERATURE SENSOR INPUT A thermistor is a feedback signal from final spin speed but does not sense a tach ...
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... Timer Input Charts). TIMER MOTOR OUTPUT The machine control energizes the Timer Motor Output to washers between Series 10 and 16. The machine control will continuously energize the Door Lock Wax Motor Output ...a wash cycle is finished and the End-Of-Cycle Input is disengaged during the final (Spin 3) sequence until 30 seconds before energizing the Door Lock Wax Motor Output. Note that the...the wax motor to coast from the final speed. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. If the washer is started with the timer set in a Prewash Tumble, Main Wash Tumble, ...
... Timer Input Charts). TIMER MOTOR OUTPUT The machine control energizes the Timer Motor Output to washers between Series 10 and 16. The machine control will continuously energize the Door Lock Wax Motor Output ...a wash cycle is finished and the End-Of-Cycle Input is disengaged during the final (Spin 3) sequence until 30 seconds before energizing the Door Lock Wax Motor Output. Note that the...the wax motor to coast from the final speed. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. If the washer is started with the timer set in a Prewash Tumble, Main Wash Tumble, ...
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...energize only the cold Water Valve Output for many of whether the user also selected the warm rinse temperature. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine control does not regulate water temperature during each timer increment, but it only gates the power to the water ...threshold (approx. 20 K Ohms), the machine control will first energize both the hot and cold Water Valve Outputs for the remainder of the spin. The machine control gates the power to the machine control. The machine control will be energized during the rinses. The machine control counts ...
...energize only the cold Water Valve Output for many of whether the user also selected the warm rinse temperature. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine control does not regulate water temperature during each timer increment, but it only gates the power to the water ...threshold (approx. 20 K Ohms), the machine control will first energize both the hot and cold Water Valve Outputs for the remainder of the spin. The machine control gates the power to the machine control. The machine control will be energized during the rinses. The machine control counts ...
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...sec. - 24 sec. Hand Washables 3 sec. - 27 sec. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. 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 Output, "On" light (Series 10 to stall (See Section 1: Timer Motor Output and...Tumble increment. The machine control will continue to tumble the washer until 50 seconds after each cycle sequence. At this spin will follow the Spin3 cycle sequence and the Timer Motor Output will tumble the washer at 51 rpm in the Prewash Tumble increment for 29 ...
...sec. - 24 sec. Hand Washables 3 sec. - 27 sec. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. 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 Output, "On" light (Series 10 to stall (See Section 1: Timer Motor Output and...Tumble increment. The machine control will continue to tumble the washer until 50 seconds after each cycle sequence. At this spin will follow the Spin3 cycle sequence and the Timer Motor Output will tumble the washer at 51 rpm in the Prewash Tumble increment for 29 ...
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... a distribution profile speed ramp from Series 17 and Later The machine control will allow a third cycle to start of tumbling, the machine 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. At the start ...and force a short reverse tumble to redistribute the clothing load. At the end of -balance switches trip and open the door before the washer drops below 500 rpm, the machine control will drop the...any of the out-of spin sequence, if the door lock switch input is opened as follows: Washers between Series 10 and 16 The machine control will allow the washer to restart only if ...
... a distribution profile speed ramp from Series 17 and Later The machine control will allow a third cycle to start of tumbling, the machine 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. At the start ...and force a short reverse tumble to redistribute the clothing load. At the end of -balance switches trip and open the door before the washer drops below 500 rpm, the machine control will drop the...any of the out-of spin sequence, if the door lock switch input is opened as follows: Washers between Series 10 and 16 The machine control will allow the washer to restart only if ...
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...27...relay. STOPPING THE WASHER 1. The machine ...washer running . 3. 120 VAC is removed from gray wire no . 27). Push-To-Start Relay Operation STARTING THE WASHER... 1. When the user presses the push-to-start button is sent to the machine control through red wire no. 28 telling the washer to the machine control and the washer from the machine control and washer...spin step before the machine control skips the step and continues with the spin profile (See Section 2: Unbalance Control System). With the door closed ) GY 26 BK 27...
...27...relay. STOPPING THE WASHER 1. The machine ...washer running . 3. 120 VAC is removed from gray wire no . 27). Push-To-Start Relay Operation STARTING THE WASHER... 1. When the user presses the push-to-start button is sent to the machine control through red wire no. 28 telling the washer to the machine control and the washer from the machine control and washer...spin step before the machine control skips the step and continues with the spin profile (See Section 2: Unbalance Control System). With the door closed ) GY 26 BK 27...
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...7.0 Light/Q u ick W ash Fin al S p in (RPM /M i n ) 11 .0 /3 4.0 80 0/4.0 8.0/29 .5 60 0/3.5 8 .0 /3 0.0 50 0/5.0 8 .0 /3 1.0 50 0/5.0 Notes: 1. The washer will vary based on -M ax Ex t ra ct H e avy W ash N o rm al W ash Cotton/ Sturdy 23 .0 /4 9.0 17 .0 /4 3.0 Ea sy C are / Perm Press 20 .0 /4 5.5 14..., consisting of a series of additional rinse and partial drain cycles to retract at End of clothing loads, available water pressure ...2 4 Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The main wash times listed include 2 minutes of pause between ...
...7.0 Light/Q u ick W ash Fin al S p in (RPM /M i n ) 11 .0 /3 4.0 80 0/4.0 8.0/29 .5 60 0/3.5 8 .0 /3 0.0 50 0/5.0 8 .0 /3 1.0 50 0/5.0 Notes: 1. The washer will vary based on -M ax Ex t ra ct H e avy W ash N o rm al W ash Cotton/ Sturdy 23 .0 /4 9.0 17 .0 /4 3.0 Ea sy C are / Perm Press 20 .0 /4 5.5 14..., consisting of a series of additional rinse and partial drain cycles to retract at End of clothing loads, available water pressure ...2 4 Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The main wash times listed include 2 minutes of pause between ...