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MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER MAH-3 USE & CARE GUIDE A/01/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions 1-2 Operating Instructions 3 Using the Controls 4-8 Water Use 8 Detergent Use 9 Features 9-10 Care and Cleaning 11 Storing the Washer 12 Troubleshooting 12-14 Operating Sounds 15 Warranty 16 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 17 Guía de Uso y Cuidado 34 Part No. DC68-02030B-01 ©2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER MAH-3 USE & CARE GUIDE A/01/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions 1-2 Operating Instructions 3 Using the Controls 4-8 Water Use 8 Detergent Use 9 Features 9-10 Care and Cleaning 11 Storing the Washer 12 Troubleshooting 12-14 Operating Sounds 15 Warranty 16 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 17 Guía de Uso y Cuidado 34 Part No. DC68-02030B-01 ©2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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... injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS read before operating your washer. Common sense, caution, and care must be necessary to make changes to improve the quality of your washer WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning and Important Safety...COULD result in severe personal injury or death. Should you with proper operating and maintenance procedures. CAUTION CAUTION - Date of a Maytag Neptune® washer! Always contact your purchase of Purchase Model Number Serial Number 2) IMPORTANT: Keep this manual are not meant to help acquaint ...
... injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS read before operating your washer. Common sense, caution, and care must be necessary to make changes to improve the quality of your washer WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning and Important Safety...COULD result in severe personal injury or death. Should you with proper operating and maintenance procedures. CAUTION CAUTION - Date of a Maytag Neptune® washer! Always contact your purchase of Purchase Model Number Serial Number 2) IMPORTANT: Keep this manual are not meant to help acquaint ...
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... WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following loads and cause skin irritation. 16. Read all instructions before attempting to carry out. 12. As with flammable liquids or solids, should become... familiar with local and national codes. Install and level the clothes washer on all traces of these substances. This appliance must be placed in accordance with the instructions for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or ...
... WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following loads and cause skin irritation. 16. Read all instructions before attempting to carry out. 12. As with flammable liquids or solids, should become... familiar with local and national codes. Install and level the clothes washer on all traces of these substances. This appliance must be placed in accordance with the instructions for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or ...
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...stuffed toys or one to two minutes, the cycle will appear in the cycle. 8. To add a forgotten item, see "Load the Clothes Washer" section. • When the washer is off. GETTING STARTED 1. Close the door. 3. NOTES: • When the cycle is very important to avoid overloading the..., it is complete, the Door Lock light will illuminate during those portions of the cycle. 3 Load the washer loosely - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER • The tub can be loaded completely full with similar lightweight items. • When washing big bulky items or a couple of ...
...stuffed toys or one to two minutes, the cycle will appear in the cycle. 8. To add a forgotten item, see "Load the Clothes Washer" section. • When the washer is off. GETTING STARTED 1. Close the door. 3. NOTES: • When the cycle is very important to avoid overloading the..., it is complete, the Door Lock light will illuminate during those portions of the cycle. 3 Load the washer loosely - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER • The tub can be loaded completely full with similar lightweight items. • When washing big bulky items or a couple of ...
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... safety. For heavily soiled, colorfast garments. Whites (select models) - Super Wash - NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of the Sanitary Cycle, the washer door will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the type of load. For geographic areas where energy and water conservation is selected during the heating portion of... loads, select the Wrinkle Control cycle. Select the appropriate cycle for the cycle. For "wash and wear" and synthetic fabrics and lightly to eliminate ...
... safety. For heavily soiled, colorfast garments. Whites (select models) - Super Wash - NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of the Sanitary Cycle, the washer door will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the type of load. For geographic areas where energy and water conservation is selected during the heating portion of... loads, select the Wrinkle Control cycle. Select the appropriate cycle for the cycle. For "wash and wear" and synthetic fabrics and lightly to eliminate ...
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... free or "wash-and-wear" items and synthetics. Medium - Low - ATC Warm/Cold - washable woolens. Removes more water from loads during spin. Brightly colored, lightly soiled items. Cold/Cold - Drain Only (select models) - Follow the garment care label and chart...cannot tolerate any spin. 5 Also, DO NOT overload the washer. Gentle - High (select models) - Moderately soiled, color-fast items; IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control (ATC) to conserve energy. Drains the washer without spinning. Max Extract or Max Extract Plus (select ...
... free or "wash-and-wear" items and synthetics. Medium - Low - ATC Warm/Cold - washable woolens. Removes more water from loads during spin. Brightly colored, lightly soiled items. Cold/Cold - Drain Only (select models) - Follow the garment care label and chart...cannot tolerate any spin. 5 Also, DO NOT overload the washer. Gentle - High (select models) - Moderately soiled, color-fast items; IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control (ATC) to conserve energy. Drains the washer without spinning. Max Extract or Max Extract Plus (select ...
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... THE CONTROLS Step 4 SELECT SOIL LEVEL Press the arrow pad to prevent unwanted use by model. Use for your load. 2. Make the appropriate selections for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Press the Cycle Selector dial.The delay time will be appropriate for up to 9, 12 or 19 hours (select... models) in the display. 3. To cancel a delay, press the Power Off pad and restart. Control Lock - The washer controls can be locked to...
... THE CONTROLS Step 4 SELECT SOIL LEVEL Press the arrow pad to prevent unwanted use by model. Use for your load. 2. Make the appropriate selections for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Press the Cycle Selector dial.The delay time will be appropriate for up to 9, 12 or 19 hours (select... models) in the display. 3. To cancel a delay, press the Power Off pad and restart. Control Lock - The washer controls can be locked to...
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...spin to remove more water from the load. Use for better stain removal. Changing a Cycle If an incorrect cycle has been accidentally selected: 1. Canceling a Cycle To cancel a cycle: 1. Press the Cycle Selector dial.The Spin light illuminates and the washer starts the rinse or spin. 7 ...USING THE CONTROLS Control features vary by model. Provides a spin to remove more water from the load. Press the appropriate pad(s) to select one or more thoroughly remove laundry...
...spin to remove more water from the load. Use for better stain removal. Changing a Cycle If an incorrect cycle has been accidentally selected: 1. Canceling a Cycle To cancel a cycle: 1. Press the Cycle Selector dial.The Spin light illuminates and the washer starts the rinse or spin. 7 ...USING THE CONTROLS Control features vary by model. Provides a spin to remove more water from the load. Press the appropriate pad(s) to select one or more thoroughly remove laundry...
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... - Indicator lights by pressing the Cycle Selector dial to indicate when the washer is made. WATER USE INTELLIFILLTM WATER LEVEL CONTROL The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer will show the estimated minutes remaining in the cycle. Control features vary by...amount of water for three seconds.The Control Lock light will vary depending on water pressure. 8 INDICATOR LIGHTS Door Lock - The washer controls can be locked to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to prevent unwanted...
... - Indicator lights by pressing the Cycle Selector dial to indicate when the washer is made. WATER USE INTELLIFILLTM WATER LEVEL CONTROL The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer will show the estimated minutes remaining in the cycle. Control features vary by...amount of water for three seconds.The Control Lock light will vary depending on water pressure. 8 INDICATOR LIGHTS Door Lock - The washer controls can be locked to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to prevent unwanted...
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... load, load size, and water hardness**. Fill appropriate compartments with detergent, it is important to pay close attention to the Detergent Compartment. The Automatic Dispenser MUST ALWAYS be added to both laundry products are maximized. granular or liquid. DETERGENT USE Your Maytag Neptune® washer ...is designed to overfill or spill additives. 3. To use a high efficiency detergent such as Tide HE,Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. DO NOT open the Automatic Dispenser when the washer is not available, regular detergent...
... load, load size, and water hardness**. Fill appropriate compartments with detergent, it is important to pay close attention to the Detergent Compartment. The Automatic Dispenser MUST ALWAYS be added to both laundry products are maximized. granular or liquid. DETERGENT USE Your Maytag Neptune® washer ...is designed to overfill or spill additives. 3. To use a high efficiency detergent such as Tide HE,Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. DO NOT open the Automatic Dispenser when the washer is not available, regular detergent...
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... compartment. 3.The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the rinse cycle. Fabric softener should be diluted with this washer. NOTES: • Use the softener compartment ONLY for liquid fabric softeners. • DO NOT use less than one cap full. 2.... to the appropriate detergent compartment. DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line. 2. FEATURES BLEACH COMPARTMENT (Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only) 1. For smaller loads, use the Downy Ball* with warm water until it to the Bleach Compartment. It is a powerful chemical and can cause fabric damage, such...
... compartment. 3.The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the rinse cycle. Fabric softener should be diluted with this washer. NOTES: • Use the softener compartment ONLY for liquid fabric softeners. • DO NOT use less than one cap full. 2.... to the appropriate detergent compartment. DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line. 2. FEATURES BLEACH COMPARTMENT (Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only) 1. For smaller loads, use the Downy Ball* with warm water until it to the Bleach Compartment. It is a powerful chemical and can cause fabric damage, such...
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.... Do not spray cleaners directly on the inside of one cup chlorine bleach and two cups warm water. To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. Clean the dispenser recess with chlorine bleach. 4. CLEANING THE DISPENSERS The Automatic Dispenser may be cleaned periodically due to laundry ... compartments. 3.Wash all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur. CLEANING THE INTERIOR Clean the interior of the washer periodically to remove any load in unsatisfactory conditions, including unpleasant odor and/or permanent stains on factors such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil...
.... Do not spray cleaners directly on the inside of one cup chlorine bleach and two cups warm water. To clean and freshen the washer interior: 1. Clean the dispenser recess with chlorine bleach. 4. CLEANING THE DISPENSERS The Automatic Dispenser may be cleaned periodically due to laundry ... compartments. 3.Wash all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur. CLEANING THE INTERIOR Clean the interior of the washer periodically to remove any load in unsatisfactory conditions, including unpleasant odor and/or permanent stains on factors such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil...
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...or speech impaired, call Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER... Hose filter screens may be damaged if water is set on a level surface. If the surface is balanced. CONT. 12 See Installation... the Control Lock is running with sufficient water pressure. STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER Washers can be plugged. • Open and close the door, then press the Cycle Selector dial. Run the washer through the cycle without a load. • Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses....
...or speech impaired, call Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER... Hose filter screens may be damaged if water is set on a level surface. If the surface is balanced. CONT. 12 See Installation... the Control Lock is running with sufficient water pressure. STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER Washers can be plugged. • Open and close the door, then press the Cycle Selector dial. Run the washer through the cycle without a load. • Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses....
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...or spin • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Straighten drain hoses. Load is too wet at the faucets for the door lock mechanism to stop the washer. • The washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the Sanitary Cycle (select models). ...• Make sure temperature selection is closed . Flush water lines. • Check the water heater. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER... Stops • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close door and press the...
...or spin • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Straighten drain hoses. Load is too wet at the faucets for the door lock mechanism to stop the washer. • The washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the Sanitary Cycle (select models). ...• Make sure temperature selection is closed . Flush water lines. • Check the water heater. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® WASHER... Stops • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close door and press the...
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... running . Make sure the door is not draining. Electric service was lost when washer was unsuccessful. Redistribute the load, press the Cycle Selector dial. If the code reappears, call for service, see below . The washer has tried to fill but was running properly. Push the Power Off pad to lock... the door. If the code reappears, call for service, see below . Code Symbol Meaning Solution Unbalanced load prevented the washer from spinning. If the code reappears, call for service, see below . Make sure the water faucets are open when...
... running . Make sure the door is not draining. Electric service was lost when washer was unsuccessful. Redistribute the load, press the Cycle Selector dial. If the code reappears, call for service, see below . The washer has tried to fill but was running properly. Push the Power Off pad to lock... the door. If the code reappears, call for service, see below . Code Symbol Meaning Solution Unbalanced load prevented the washer from spinning. If the code reappears, call for service, see below . Make sure the water faucets are open when...
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... area. • The motor increases speed to spin the tub to redistribute the load more water during spin. • The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced load occurs. Washer maintains a slightly reduced spin speed after achieving a higher spin speed. • ... appropriate time.This will occur even if bleach and fabric softener are not used. • Before the washer starts to fill, it sounds like an out-of-balance load. • The tumbler will begin to accelerate to speed, then slows back down to remove moisture from...
... area. • The motor increases speed to spin the tub to redistribute the load more water during spin. • The Maytag Neptune® clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more evenly when an unbalanced load occurs. Washer maintains a slightly reduced spin speed after achieving a higher spin speed. • ... appropriate time.This will occur even if bleach and fabric softener are not used. • Before the washer starts to fill, it sounds like an out-of-balance load. • The tumbler will begin to accelerate to speed, then slows back down to remove moisture from...
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... expressed above warranties only cover an appliance installed in remote locations. 8. c. Correct installation errors. Correct issues related to and from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. A clear description of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may also have been removed...your dealer to refrigerator or freezer product failures. 7. Any food loss due to determine if another warranty applies. 9. CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Warranty Limited One Year Warranty Parts and Labor For one (1) year from any of the following: a. Incorrect electric...
... expressed above warranties only cover an appliance installed in remote locations. 8. c. Correct installation errors. Correct issues related to and from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. A clear description of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may also have been removed...your dealer to refrigerator or freezer product failures. 7. Any food loss due to determine if another warranty applies. 9. CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Warranty Limited One Year Warranty Parts and Labor For one (1) year from any of the following: a. Incorrect electric...
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Part Description ©2005 Maytag Services Part Number - Repair Parts List MODEL NUMBER MAH9700AWW WASHER When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: - Model Number - Product Type -
Part Description ©2005 Maytag Services Part Number - Repair Parts List MODEL NUMBER MAH9700AWW WASHER When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: - Model Number - Product Type -
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...VINYL SCREW-TAPPING BOLT-FLANGE CLAMPER HOSE BRACKET-TUB (F) DRUM-LIFTER ASST-FLANGE SHAFT ASSY-S DRUM SPINNER WASHER-WAVE SCREW-TAPPING SCREW-TAPPING SCREW-TAPPING BOLT-HEX WASHER-PLAIN CLAMPER HOSE GUIDE-WATER SPRING-CLAMP SPONGE-HOSE AIR DOOR-DIAPHRAGM CABLE CLAMP DAMPER-SHOCK HOSE-DRAWER TUB... BAND-RING ASSY-CLAMP DIAPHGRAM SPONGE-HARNESS HOSE-RESSURE ASSY-SEMI TUB FRONT Series Qty 10 6 10 1 10 4 10 1 10 2 10...
...VINYL SCREW-TAPPING BOLT-FLANGE CLAMPER HOSE BRACKET-TUB (F) DRUM-LIFTER ASST-FLANGE SHAFT ASSY-S DRUM SPINNER WASHER-WAVE SCREW-TAPPING SCREW-TAPPING SCREW-TAPPING BOLT-HEX WASHER-PLAIN CLAMPER HOSE GUIDE-WATER SPRING-CLAMP SPONGE-HOSE AIR DOOR-DIAPHRAGM CABLE CLAMP DAMPER-SHOCK HOSE-DRAWER TUB... BAND-RING ASSY-CLAMP DIAPHGRAM SPONGE-HARNESS HOSE-RESSURE ASSY-SEMI TUB FRONT Series Qty 10 6 10 1 10 4 10 1 10 2 10...
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... 24 34001297 25 34001298 26 34001310 Description BOLT-ETC BOLT/SCREW-PUMP BRACKET MOTOR-DRUM NUT-HEX WASHER-PLAIN WASHER-SPRING SPRING-HANGER ASSY-S TUB BACK SVC BRACKET-TUB (B) SCREW-TAPPING SCREW-TAPPING BOLT-HEX WASHER-PLAIN CLIP-HOSE BRACKET - HOSE-DRAIN HOSE-O.F. (1) PACKING-TUB BAND-RING BAND-RING SEAL-OIL Series Qty...
... 24 34001297 25 34001298 26 34001310 Description BOLT-ETC BOLT/SCREW-PUMP BRACKET MOTOR-DRUM NUT-HEX WASHER-PLAIN WASHER-SPRING SPRING-HANGER ASSY-S TUB BACK SVC BRACKET-TUB (B) SCREW-TAPPING SCREW-TAPPING BOLT-HEX WASHER-PLAIN CLIP-HOSE BRACKET - HOSE-DRAIN HOSE-O.F. (1) PACKING-TUB BAND-RING BAND-RING SEAL-OIL Series Qty...
