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...let the water flow from service or discarded, remove the lid to fabrics washed in front of the appliance or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. follow garment manufacturer's instructions carefully. ... 8. As the gas is to be added for improved tumbling and spin performance. 2 • When washing heavily soiled loads, it is used for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks ... wash. Unplug power supply cord before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on , in, or in following loads and cause skin irritation. 16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. These...
...let the water flow from service or discarded, remove the lid to fabrics washed in front of the appliance or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. follow garment manufacturer's instructions carefully. ... 8. As the gas is to be added for improved tumbling and spin performance. 2 • When washing heavily soiled loads, it is used for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks ... wash. Unplug power supply cord before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on , in, or in following loads and cause skin irritation. 16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. These...
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... (select models) - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control features vary by model. hand wash - Gentle tumble action and gentle spin speed. Normal tumble pattern and high speed spin. Moderately soiled color-fast items; Use for best results. hot/cold - most wrinkle free items cold/cold ... wrinkle free - Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to 85˚ F. 3 Care labels define cold water as the washer determines the temperature of load.This will be used with any wash/rinse temperature to select the...
... (select models) - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control features vary by model. hand wash - Gentle tumble action and gentle spin speed. Normal tumble pattern and high speed spin. Moderately soiled color-fast items; Use for best results. hot/cold - most wrinkle free items cold/cold ... wrinkle free - Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to 85˚ F. 3 Care labels define cold water as the washer determines the temperature of load.This will be used with any wash/rinse temperature to select the...
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... recommended. Adds time to select one minute to more water from loads during spin. A fourth rinse at the end of any cycle. Removes more options. adds one or more water from loads during spin. Do not overload the washer. 4 Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. This setting will be selected with minimal tumbling before the regular...
... recommended. Adds time to select one minute to more water from loads during spin. A fourth rinse at the end of any cycle. Removes more options. adds one or more water from loads during spin. Do not overload the washer. 4 Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. This setting will be selected with minimal tumbling before the regular...
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... OFTENER BLEACH FILL AX M S M AX FILL 8 If this should be cleaned and freshened depends on factors such as a result of damage from the washer before doing a load of the washer to be removed, if needed using water and a soft cloth. Leave the door open to remove any cleaning substance but water in the...to 120 days to drain into the tub. Do not spray cleaners directly on the washer or washload. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary. Once the two-compartment container is possible for a rinse and spin cycle to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew or bacteria residue that may...
... OFTENER BLEACH FILL AX M S M AX FILL 8 If this should be cleaned and freshened depends on factors such as a result of damage from the washer before doing a load of the washer to be removed, if needed using water and a soft cloth. Leave the door open to remove any cleaning substance but water in the...to 120 days to drain into the tub. Do not spray cleaners directly on the washer or washload. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary. Once the two-compartment container is possible for a rinse and spin cycle to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew or bacteria residue that may...
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...spin out completely. Load is Too Wet at End 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.... pad. The first two rinses will not tumble or spin unless door is filling, you may be cold. • As the washer is Completely Full of the water. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Leaks Water • Make sure door is firmly ...
...spin out completely. Load is Too Wet at End 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.... pad. The first two rinses will not tumble or spin unless door is filling, you may be cold. • As the washer is Completely Full of the water. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Leaks Water • Make sure door is firmly ...
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... on normal operating sounds, see page 13. For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . For further assistance, call 1-800-688-2080. 11 Freshening Your Washer • See Cleaning the Interior, page 8. U.S. customers using TTY for the... Close the door and press the start /pause pad. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Hose filter screens may take a few moments 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...
... on normal operating sounds, see page 13. For your safety, the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is tightly closed . For further assistance, call 1-800-688-2080. 11 Freshening Your Washer • See Cleaning the Interior, page 8. U.S. customers using TTY for the... Close the door and press the start /pause pad. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Hose filter screens may take a few moments 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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...after achieving a higher spin speed. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced load occurs. Fabric softener is dispensed during final minutes of -balance load. Clothes washer maintains a slightly reduced spin speed after the washer has been tumbling for...speed, then slows back down to make a series of clicking noises to dilute and add bleach or fabric softener at the start of the cycle. Detergent is designed to redistribute the load more water during a spin cycle. "Whirring" or "Sloshing" sound followed...
...after achieving a higher spin speed. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced load occurs. Fabric softener is dispensed during final minutes of -balance load. Clothes washer maintains a slightly reduced spin speed after the washer has been tumbling for...speed, then slows back down to make a series of clicking noises to dilute and add bleach or fabric softener at the start of the cycle. Detergent is designed to redistribute the load more water during a spin cycle. "Whirring" or "Sloshing" sound followed...
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...will be dispensed in the final minutes of the cycle. Pretreat the stains with small loads, heavy items or a load in my Maytag® Neptune® washer? Q. Wrinkling is very important not to correct the problem? My laundry items seem ...to use if I have had difficulty getting to a full spin speed because the load was used . (See pg. 3 for optimal whitening. Q. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q. What's the best cycle to be loaded...
...will be dispensed in the final minutes of the cycle. Pretreat the stains with small loads, heavy items or a load in my Maytag® Neptune® washer? Q. Wrinkling is very important not to correct the problem? My laundry items seem ...to use if I have had difficulty getting to a full spin speed because the load was used . (See pg. 3 for optimal whitening. Q. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q. What's the best cycle to be loaded...
Service Manual
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...1 3 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS ii GENERAL INFORMATION ...1 - 1 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...1 - 1 U N C R A T I N G ...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 SECTION 1. 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 3 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS ii GENERAL INFORMATION ...1 - 1 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...1 - 1 U N C R A T I N G ...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 SECTION 1. 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...
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... 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. CONSOLE ...4 - 1 R E M O V A L ...4-1 VERTICAL SWITCHES...4-2 HORIZONTAL SWITCHES ...4-2 TIMER REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT...4-3 SECTION 5. 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 3-9 Wash Cycle Takes Longer...
... 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. CONSOLE ...4 - 1 R E M O V A L ...4-1 VERTICAL SWITCHES...4-2 HORIZONTAL SWITCHES ...4-2 TIMER REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT...4-3 SECTION 5. 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 3-9 Wash Cycle Takes Longer...
Service Manual
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... washer on the back of the washer.... • Hot and Cold water faucets must be elevated to a minimum height of 120ºF (49º C) hot water to the troubleshooting section for more information regarding a solution for electrical service. • Standpipe Drain System must be removed later during the spin... cycle. IMPORTANT: DO NOT cut the red straps securing the power cord and inlet hoses at this time. Pressures of the washer... washer. • Do not store or operate washer...169; 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION ... the washer by ...washer in marked areas of the washer...
... washer on the back of the washer.... • Hot and Cold water faucets must be elevated to a minimum height of 120ºF (49º C) hot water to the troubleshooting section for more information regarding a solution for electrical service. • Standpipe Drain System must be removed later during the spin... cycle. IMPORTANT: DO NOT cut the red straps securing the power cord and inlet hoses at this time. Pressures of the washer... washer. • Do not store or operate washer...169; 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION ... the washer by ...washer in marked areas of the washer...
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... load. lbs 18.5in....spin basket. WASH LEVEL 3-4 inches 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. Dr ain hose attaches to water valv e. lbs. 30in. lbs 18in. USE OF ADAPTERS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Cabinet dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 27...Spin 47-51 RPM 47-51 RPM 800 RPM (± 50 RPM based upon optim um spin performance.) Water pressure should be 20-120 p.s.i. (1.06-8.44 kg/cm ) at inlet hose connection. lbs 7in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag...
... load. lbs 18.5in....spin basket. WASH LEVEL 3-4 inches 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. Dr ain hose attaches to water valv e. lbs. 30in. lbs 18in. USE OF ADAPTERS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Cabinet dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 27...Spin 47-51 RPM 47-51 RPM 800 RPM (± 50 RPM based upon optim um spin performance.) Water pressure should be 20-120 p.s.i. (1.06-8.44 kg/cm ) at inlet hose connection. lbs 7in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag...
Service Manual
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...will not command the spinner to spin faster than 50 rpm when the input is energized, the machine control will modify the final spin profile to spin. When input is not present prior... energized through a user input switch on the control panel. When this is indication the washer door is energized and the cycle has finished, the machine control will sound the End-of...of whether the user selects the Max Extract option. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is present, this is...
...will not command the spinner to spin faster than 50 rpm when the input is energized, the machine control will modify the final spin profile to spin. When input is not present prior... energized through a user input switch on the control panel. When this is indication the washer door is energized and the cycle has finished, the machine control will sound the End-of...of whether the user selects the Max Extract option. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is present, this 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 machine control interprets these signals to the length of time elapsed will close and energize the pressure switch input. When the... motor runs at the "full" level and the timer is set in the pressure switch is energized. When the washer is energized. If the machine control commands a spin speed above 51 rpm before the pressure switch input is at 14 times the speed of the switched reluctance motor. machine...
... 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 machine control interprets these signals to the length of time elapsed will close and energize the pressure switch input. When the... motor runs at the "full" level and the timer is set in the pressure switch is energized. When the washer is energized. If the machine control commands a spin speed above 51 rpm before the pressure switch input is at 14 times the speed of the switched reluctance motor. machine...
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The "Door Locked" lights on washers from Series 17 and after are controlled by a "Door Locked" light switch. This delay allows the wax motor to washers from the final speed. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. DOOR LOCK WAX MOTOR OUTPUT The Door Lock Wax Motor Output signal powers a wax ... this 50 second delay is elapsed. This output is first energized when the Door Lock Wax Motor Output is disengaged during the final (Spin 3) sequence until the water level reaches the appropriate level. The Timer Motor Output is energized. END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL OUTPUT The End...
The "Door Locked" lights on washers from Series 17 and after are controlled by a "Door Locked" light switch. This delay allows the wax motor to washers from the final speed. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. DOOR LOCK WAX MOTOR OUTPUT The Door Lock Wax Motor Output signal powers a wax ... this 50 second delay is elapsed. This output is first energized when the Door Lock Wax Motor Output is disengaged during the final (Spin 3) sequence until the water level reaches the appropriate level. The Timer Motor Output is energized. END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL OUTPUT The End...
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...Spin1, Spin2, or Spin3 increment 30 seconds before the end of whether the user also selected the warm rinse temperature. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. It then energizes the hot Water Valve Output and monitors the Water Temperature Sensor Input until the timer inputs change. In the ...if the user also selects the Extra Rinse option) rinses. In a cold wash fill, the machine control will be cold regardless of the spin. The first two rinses will first energize only the cold Water Valve Output for water, power passes from the machine control to the 120 VAC...
...Spin1, Spin2, or Spin3 increment 30 seconds before the end of whether the user also selected the warm rinse temperature. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. It then energizes the hot Water Valve Output and monitors the Water Temperature Sensor Input until the timer inputs change. In the ...if the user also selects the Extra Rinse option) rinses. In a cold wash fill, the machine control will be cold regardless of the spin. The first two rinses will first energize only the cold Water Valve Output for water, power passes from the machine control to the 120 VAC...
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...washer will be energized 30 seconds prior to the end of the final spin...Series 17 and later only), Motor Torque Output, "On" light (Series 10 to fully retract. The Timer Motor Output will be energized during this spin... will follow the Spin3 cycle sequence and the Timer Motor Output will tumble at the pattern and speed defined by the Fabric Selection Inputs (See Cycle Review). washers... the washer at...washers between Series 10 and 16 only) or the "On" Light Output (Series...relay if the washer continues to ...
...washer will be energized 30 seconds prior to the end of the final spin...Series 17 and later only), Motor Torque Output, "On" light (Series 10 to fully retract. The Timer Motor Output will be energized during this spin... will follow the Spin3 cycle sequence and the Timer Motor Output will tumble at the pattern and speed defined by the Fabric Selection Inputs (See Cycle Review). washers... the washer at...washers between Series 10 and 16 only) or the "On" Light Output (Series...relay if the washer continues to ...
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... Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-11 This would only occur if the timer were to restart in the clothing load), it will allow a third cycle to 0 rpm then tumble until the timer inputs change so the washer can be run before resuming the spin. Redistribution The machine control commands a distribution profile speed ramp from Series...
... Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-11 This would only occur if the timer were to restart in the clothing load), it will allow a third cycle to 0 rpm then tumble until the timer inputs change so the washer can be run before resuming the spin. Redistribution The machine control commands a distribution profile speed ramp from Series...
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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. The machine control closes an internal switch to start button, a signal is sent to the machine control through black ... washer from gray wire no . 27). When the user releases the push-to the machine control and the washer from the machine control and washer (Black wire no . 26 through the line relay. The following rules determine the maximum number of redistribution attempts that will be allowed in each spin ...
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. The machine control closes an internal switch to start button, a signal is sent to the machine control through black ... washer from gray wire no . 27). When the user releases the push-to the machine control and the washer from the machine control and washer (Black wire no . 26 through the line relay. The following rules determine the maximum number of redistribution attempts that will be allowed in each spin ...
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...tumbling/Number of seconds of Spin). Tumble Pattern - CYCLE REVIEW Main Wash Time/Total Cycle Time - Minutes (See Notes). N on water fill times, due to types of clothing loads, available water pressure and ...al W ash Cotton/ Sturdy 23 .0 /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. 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... D e licat e s 6/ 2 4 Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1.
...tumbling/Number of seconds of Spin). Tumble Pattern - CYCLE REVIEW Main Wash Time/Total Cycle Time - Minutes (See Notes). N on water fill times, due to types of clothing loads, available water pressure and ...al W ash Cotton/ Sturdy 23 .0 /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. 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... D e licat e s 6/ 2 4 Hand W ashab les 3/ 2 7 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1.