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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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... Should you with proper operating and maintenance procedures. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before using your washer. Do not install or store this appliance. 6. To avoid the possibility of a Maytag® Neptune® washer! CAUTION CAUTION - Hand wash and line dry any equipment using it may be exposed ...know about problems or conditions you have been removed. Install and level washer on a floor that may occur. WELCOME Welcome and congratulations on your model, serial number and phone number) or call: Maytag Services, LLC 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-...
... Should you with proper operating and maintenance procedures. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before using your washer. Do not install or store this appliance. 6. To avoid the possibility of a Maytag® Neptune® washer! CAUTION CAUTION - Hand wash and line dry any equipment using it may be exposed ...know about problems or conditions you have been removed. Install and level washer on a floor that may occur. WELCOME Welcome and congratulations on your model, serial number and phone number) or call: Maytag Services, LLC 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-...
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...minutes.This will resume. • Close door carefully to 30 second pause, the cycle will release any servicing unless specifically recommended in front of combustible materials, such as directed by qualified service personnel. 12. Observe all hot water faucets and let the water flow from...be added 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 form. 15. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Improper laundering could ignite or explode. As the gas...
...minutes.This will resume. • Close door carefully to 30 second pause, the cycle will release any servicing unless specifically recommended in front of combustible materials, such as directed by qualified service personnel. 12. Observe all hot water faucets and let the water flow from...be added 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 form. 15. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Improper laundering could ignite or explode. As the gas...
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...with any wash/rinse temperature to conserve energy. Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; washable woolens water heater (select models) - While the washer is a normal function of the water. This is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water going through the ... provide a warm wash of approximately 105˚ F and cold wash of load.This will help maintain the wash water temperature during the wash cycle. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control features vary by model. IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to 85˚ F. 3 Gentle tumble action ...
...with any wash/rinse temperature to conserve energy. Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; washable woolens water heater (select models) - While the washer is a normal function of the water. This is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water going through the ... provide a warm wash of approximately 105˚ F and cold wash of load.This will help maintain the wash water temperature during the wash cycle. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control features vary by model. IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to 85˚ F. 3 Gentle tumble action ...
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... or clothing that has been packed away. Allows the start of mostly soaking with any cycle to the wash and rinses for cleaning heavily soiled loads. presoak - stain cycle - extra rinse - Use for jeans, towels and bedding. max extract (select models): longer spin - use for... for cleaning moderately soiled loads. The Quick setting offers a quick cycle time. rinse - Spins only. Removes more completely remove laundry additives and perfumes. Do not overload the washer. 4 Use for better stain removal. spin - delay wash - faster spin - quick - Choose this setting to the ...
... or clothing that has been packed away. Allows the start of mostly soaking with any cycle to the wash and rinses for cleaning heavily soiled loads. presoak - stain cycle - extra rinse - Use for jeans, towels and bedding. max extract (select models): longer spin - use for... for cleaning moderately soiled loads. The Quick setting offers a quick cycle time. rinse - Spins only. Removes more completely remove laundry additives and perfumes. Do not overload the washer. 4 Use for better stain removal. spin - delay wash - faster spin - quick - Choose this setting to the ...
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... whenever the door of water and energy. Pad Indicator Lights - Fill time will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to ... "-" signal pad to the dispenser (See page 6). • Push the start/pause pad. • When the washer is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see page 2. Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to increase or decrease the end of water used will...
... whenever the door of water and energy. Pad Indicator Lights - Fill time will vary with each load.The Maytag® Neptune® clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to ... "-" signal pad to the dispenser (See page 6). • Push the start/pause pad. • When the washer is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see page 2. Step 7 START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER • Close the door. • Add detergent and additives to increase or decrease the end of water used will...
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... All laundry products can be added at the appropriate time for most effective cleaning. After loading the laundry additives into the detergent compartment before starting the clothes washer or as Tide HE or Wisk HE*. AUTOMATIC DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of three ...be added with detergent to the detergent compartment for top-loading washers, it is filling. 2. FEATURES DETERGENT Your Maytag Neptune® washer is designed to use either high efficiency (HE) detergents or regular detergents normally used with top-loading washers. • For best cleaning results, use a high...
... All laundry products can be added at the appropriate time for most effective cleaning. After loading the laundry additives into the detergent compartment before starting the clothes washer or as Tide HE or Wisk HE*. AUTOMATIC DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of three ...be added with detergent to the detergent compartment for top-loading washers, it is filling. 2. FEATURES DETERGENT Your Maytag Neptune® washer is designed to use either high efficiency (HE) detergents or regular detergents normally used with top-loading washers. • For best cleaning results, use a high...
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..., add it to the detergent compartment. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment. Fabric softener should be diluted with this washer. This compartment automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the appropriate time. Over-filling the compartment will not add fabric softener at...softeners. • Using the Downy Ball* is not recommended with warm water until it reaches the wash load. It will release the liquid chlorine bleach into the clothes washer too early. 3. FEATURES BLEACH COMPARTMENT (Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only) 1. Add chlorine bleach to use less ...
..., add it to the detergent compartment. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment. Fabric softener should be diluted with this washer. This compartment automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the appropriate time. Over-filling the compartment will not add fabric softener at...softeners. • Using the Downy Ball* is not recommended with warm water until it reaches the wash load. It will release the liquid chlorine bleach into the clothes washer too early. 3. FEATURES BLEACH COMPARTMENT (Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only) 1. Add chlorine bleach to use less ...
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..., tilt slightly inward, according to a sink. CARE AND CLEANING Turn off the water supply to remove any cleaning substance from the washer before doing a load of dirt, soil or bacteria being run through a complete cycle using hot water. 5. This will shut off the water faucets after... the wash cycle if necessary. If this should be cleaned periodically due to its original location. CLEANING THE DISPENSER To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. NOTE: Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. The frequency with bleach solution and soft cloth. 3. Do not use ...
..., tilt slightly inward, according to a sink. CARE AND CLEANING Turn off the water supply to remove any cleaning substance from the washer before doing a load of dirt, soil or bacteria being run through a complete cycle using hot water. 5. This will shut off the water faucets after... the wash cycle if necessary. If this should be cleaned periodically due to its original location. CLEANING THE DISPENSER To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. NOTE: Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. The frequency with bleach solution and soft cloth. 3. Do not use ...
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...hinge to cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet. 8) Support door in fully open to let air circulate inside the tumbler. • If the washer has been stored in below-freezing temperatures, allow time for any water left over in the tumbler. For information on hinge side and drive ... to bottom hinge and bottom bracket 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. U.S. STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage....
...hinge to cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet. 8) Support door in fully open to let air circulate inside the tumbler. • If the washer has been stored in below-freezing temperatures, allow time for any water left over in the tumbler. For information on hinge side and drive ... to bottom hinge and bottom bracket 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. U.S. STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage....
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... CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Tub is Completely Full of 120°F (49°C) hot water at the faucets for obstructions. It should be set to deliver a minimum of Suds • Run the clothes washer through the dispenser when cold or ...Make sure hoses are connected to start . • Check screens on fully. • Make sure temperature selection is a drain restriction, call for front load washers. Wait briefly and it will be achieved. • See Tub is Completely Full of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility. ...
... CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Tub is Completely Full of 120°F (49°C) hot water at the faucets for obstructions. It should be set to deliver a minimum of Suds • Run the clothes washer through the dispenser when cold or ...Make sure hoses are connected to start . • Check screens on fully. • Make sure temperature selection is a drain restriction, call for front load washers. Wait briefly and it will be achieved. • See Tub is Completely Full of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility. ...
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...; Press the start/pause pad to disengage. • See Cleaning the Interior, page 8. Will Not Open Freshening Your Washer • Be sure the door is closed . • Plug cord into a live electrical outlet. • Check... pad. U.S. 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. BEFORE YOU CALL CONT....8226; Disconnect hoses and clean screens. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Won't Fill Won't Tumble Door Locked Shut;
...; Press the start/pause pad to disengage. • See Cleaning the Interior, page 8. Will Not Open Freshening Your Washer • Be sure the door is closed . • Plug cord into a live electrical outlet. • Check... pad. U.S. 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. BEFORE YOU CALL CONT....8226; Disconnect hoses and clean screens. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Won't Fill Won't Tumble Door Locked Shut;
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... 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. Call for two minutes and plug back in . Code Symbol Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. Make sure door is a safety feature. For any codes not...
... 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. Call for two minutes and plug back in . Code Symbol Meaning Solution The washer detects that specific load. Make sure door is a safety feature. For any codes not...
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...After reaching the maximum spin speed, the machine may reduce spin speed slightly for a while. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced load occurs. "Whirring" or "Sloshing" sound followed by a pause.The tub reverses direction and pauses.This...through the dispenser to check the door lock and do a quick drain. 13 OPERATING SOUNDS NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® CLOTHES WASHER High pitched sound during the wash cycle as it is designed to make a series of clicking noises to dilute and add...
...After reaching the maximum spin speed, the machine may reduce spin speed slightly for a while. The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced load occurs. "Whirring" or "Sloshing" sound followed by a pause.The tub reverses direction and pauses.This...through the dispenser to check the door lock and do a quick drain. 13 OPERATING SOUNDS NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® CLOTHES WASHER High pitched sound during the wash cycle as it is designed to make a series of clicking noises to dilute and add...
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...a cold rinse is used , causing oversudsing. Q. Wrinkling is very important not to correct the problem? Q. However, do to overload the washer. If the load is heavily soiled it is caused by the combination of the cycle. DO NOT USE MAXEXTRACT. A. My laundry items seem to use if ...I do? Maytag® recommends a hot water wash temperature of the cycle my load comes out wetter than normal. A. A. Q. Q. What can be very wrinkled at the end of heat and ...
...a cold rinse is used , causing oversudsing. Q. Wrinkling is very important not to correct the problem? Q. However, do to overload the washer. If the load is heavily soiled it is caused by the combination of the cycle. DO NOT USE MAXEXTRACT. A. My laundry items seem to use if ...I do? Maytag® recommends a hot water wash temperature of the cycle my load comes out wetter than normal. A. A. Q. Q. What can be very wrinkled at the end of heat and ...
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Part Description ©2005 Maytag Services Product Type - Part Number - Repair Parts List MODEL NUMBER MAH6500AWW WASHER When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: - Model Number -
Part Description ©2005 Maytag Services Product Type - Part Number - Repair Parts List MODEL NUMBER MAH6500AWW WASHER When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: - Model Number -
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..." HOSE, TUB TO PUMP CLAMP, SUMP HOSE LOWER BRACKET Note: SERIES 78 AND LATER SEE # 78 BRACKET, LOWER CLIP Note: CLIP, WIRE HARNESS SCREW, SPINNER WASHER (1 1/4") WASHER, SPINNER SHAFT PULLEY, SPINNER Series Qty 10 3 10 1 38 1 22 1 19 1 10 1 10 2 19 1 10 1 10 2 10 1 39 2 85 1 85 1 39 2 85 1 10 1 10 1 10...
..." HOSE, TUB TO PUMP CLAMP, SUMP HOSE LOWER BRACKET Note: SERIES 78 AND LATER SEE # 78 BRACKET, LOWER CLIP Note: CLIP, WIRE HARNESS SCREW, SPINNER WASHER (1 1/4") WASHER, SPINNER SHAFT PULLEY, SPINNER Series Qty 10 3 10 1 38 1 22 1 19 1 10 1 10 2 19 1 10 1 10 2 10 1 39 2 85 1 85 1 39 2 85 1 10 1 10 1 10...
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...ASSY AS PACK O RING SPINNER SUPPORT ASSY AS-PK KIT TUBE, MOLYKOTE SUPPORT ASSY., SPINNER WASHER, PLASTIC SPINNER ASSY. (W/BALANCE RING) Note: (BALANCE RING NOT AVAILABLE PART) WASHER, PROFILE WASHER, SPINNER SUPPORT NUT, SPINNER ATTACHMENT BAFFLE, DRIP (REAR) GROMMET, BAFFLE (REAR) GROMMET, BAFFLE... (FRT) SCREW Note: SCREW, BAFFLE (REAR) BAFFLE, DRIP (FRONT) AS A SEPERATE SCREW Note: SCREW, BAFFLE (FRONT) SEAL, TUB COVER CLIP, TUB ...
...ASSY AS PACK O RING SPINNER SUPPORT ASSY AS-PK KIT TUBE, MOLYKOTE SUPPORT ASSY., SPINNER WASHER, PLASTIC SPINNER ASSY. (W/BALANCE RING) Note: (BALANCE RING NOT AVAILABLE PART) WASHER, PROFILE WASHER, SPINNER SUPPORT NUT, SPINNER ATTACHMENT BAFFLE, DRIP (REAR) GROMMET, BAFFLE (REAR) GROMMET, BAFFLE... (FRT) SCREW Note: SCREW, BAFFLE (REAR) BAFFLE, DRIP (FRONT) AS A SEPERATE SCREW Note: SCREW, BAFFLE (FRONT) SEAL, TUB COVER CLIP, TUB ...
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..., PLASTIC W/DRAWSTRING CLAMP, HOSE SCREW BASE WELD ASSEMBLY RETAINER, WIRE FOOT, RUBBER SCREW Note: SCREW, PANEL CLIP CLIP, LOWER FRONT PANEL SCREW CONTROL ASSY., MOTOR SCREW SCREW Note: NOT SHOWN ON ART MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY MOTOR..., VARIABLE SPEED HARNESS, MOTOR/MOTOR CONTROL HARNESS, WIRE HARNESS, WIRE SCREW P CLIPS HARNESS, MOTOR/MOTOR CONTROL BOLT, MOTOR WASHER, STRUT ISOLATOR, MOTOR Series Qty 10 1 10 4 10 4 10 1 10 1 10 1 10 2 10 1 10 1 10 1 10 1 45 1 10 1 10 1 ...
..., PLASTIC W/DRAWSTRING CLAMP, HOSE SCREW BASE WELD ASSEMBLY RETAINER, WIRE FOOT, RUBBER SCREW Note: SCREW, PANEL CLIP CLIP, LOWER FRONT PANEL SCREW CONTROL ASSY., MOTOR SCREW SCREW Note: NOT SHOWN ON ART MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY MOTOR..., VARIABLE SPEED HARNESS, MOTOR/MOTOR CONTROL HARNESS, WIRE HARNESS, WIRE SCREW P CLIPS HARNESS, MOTOR/MOTOR CONTROL BOLT, MOTOR WASHER, STRUT ISOLATOR, MOTOR Series Qty 10 1 10 4 10 4 10 1 10 1 10 1 10 2 10 1 10 1 10 1 10 1 45 1 10 1 10 1 ...
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... #8-32X3/8 HEX/WASH HEAD SCREW PAD, FOAM (SOUND DAMPENER) EMI SUPPRESSION FILTER, 16A GROMMET, CORD USE & CARE MANUAL MANUAL, USE & CARE MANUAL, USE & CARE LED WASHER ENERGY GUIDE WIRING INFORMATION LABEL, SAFETY LABEL, SAFETY HARNESS, UPPER SUB HARNESS, UPPER SUB ASSY HARNESS, UPPER UNBALANCE MOVER, APPLIANCE ELECTRICAL TEST CORD MULTI-WRENCH...
... #8-32X3/8 HEX/WASH HEAD SCREW PAD, FOAM (SOUND DAMPENER) EMI SUPPRESSION FILTER, 16A GROMMET, CORD USE & CARE MANUAL MANUAL, USE & CARE MANUAL, USE & CARE LED WASHER ENERGY GUIDE WIRING INFORMATION LABEL, SAFETY LABEL, SAFETY HARNESS, UPPER SUB HARNESS, UPPER SUB ASSY HARNESS, UPPER UNBALANCE MOVER, APPLIANCE ELECTRICAL TEST CORD MULTI-WRENCH...
