Warranty Information
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... repair house fuses, or to be easily determined. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in the Use and Care Guide for products sold within 30 days from state to state or province to province. SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (DRIVE MOTOR AND WASH BASKET ONLY - This limited 10-year warranty on the duration of implied warranties of America and Canada. Service...
... repair house fuses, or to be easily determined. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in the Use and Care Guide for products sold within 30 days from state to state or province to province. SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (DRIVE MOTOR AND WASH BASKET ONLY - This limited 10-year warranty on the duration of implied warranties of America and Canada. Service...
Use & Care Guide
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... washer is selected. Do not load garments directly over the center of your load or allows time for your previous washer. This is needed. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of detergent to soak. 3 Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the correct water level for optimal and consistent cleaning...
... washer is selected. Do not load garments directly over the center of your load or allows time for your previous washer. This is needed. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of detergent to soak. 3 Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the correct water level for optimal and consistent cleaning...
Use & Care Guide
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... Extra Rinse; Not all models. 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING DISPLAY The Estimated Time Remaining display shows the time required for each cycle. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press SOIL LEVEL to select less wash time, if needed . When using a spray rinse instead of cycle. Turn the knob to select a cycle for fabrics. Press START/PAUSE again to unlock the lid and add a garment. FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be closed for even distribution. Spin Speed This washer automatically...
... Extra Rinse; Not all models. 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING DISPLAY The Estimated Time Remaining display shows the time required for each cycle. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press SOIL LEVEL to select less wash time, if needed . When using a spray rinse instead of cycle. Turn the knob to select a cycle for fabrics. Press START/PAUSE again to unlock the lid and add a garment. FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be closed for even distribution. Spin Speed This washer automatically...
Use & Care Guide
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... any fabric softener onto the clothes. • At the end of the cycle, a small amount of the process, you need to this washer. At each stage of water may change at high speed. The bleach will not operate correctly with this dispenser. • Do not overfill. FILL When the Start/Pause button is selected. Dispensers A High Efficiency "HE" detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent product to open the lid, press START/PAUSE. If Extra Rinse is locked...
... any fabric softener onto the clothes. • At the end of the cycle, a small amount of the process, you need to this washer. At each stage of water may change at high speed. The bleach will not operate correctly with this dispenser. • Do not overfill. FILL When the Start/Pause button is selected. Dispensers A High Efficiency "HE" detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent product to open the lid, press START/PAUSE. If Extra Rinse is locked...
Use & Care Guide
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... Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Use this cycle for that need additional cleaning power. This cycle combines high-speed wash action, medium-speed spin, and a deep rinse to flush excess dirt from tangling and balling up. Not all cycles and options are default settings for extremely soiled garments and household items that cycle. Use this cycle to wash: Cycle: Wash* Spin Soil Temperature: Speed: Level: Available Options: Cottons, linens, and mixed garment loads Normal Hot Warm Cool Cold...
... Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Use this cycle for that need additional cleaning power. This cycle combines high-speed wash action, medium-speed spin, and a deep rinse to flush excess dirt from tangling and balling up. Not all cycles and options are default settings for extremely soiled garments and household items that cycle. Use this cycle to wash: Cycle: Wash* Spin Soil Temperature: Speed: Level: Available Options: Cottons, linens, and mixed garment loads Normal Hot Warm Cool Cold...
Use & Care Guide
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... cycle setting. Model: MVWB850Y** † Allergen A llergen cycle certified by a high-speed spin. No clothes in washer Clean Washer with Affresh™ Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. * Wash temperatures vary according to keep the inside of clothes Rinse/Drain & Spin Max Extract Medium Low Cycle Details: This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at least 95.0% and maintained the water temperature necessary to a lower setting. See "Cleaning Your Washer." For best fabric care, choose the cycle that need rinsing only Rinse/Drain & Spin...
... cycle setting. Model: MVWB850Y** † Allergen A llergen cycle certified by a high-speed spin. No clothes in washer Clean Washer with Affresh™ Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. * Wash temperatures vary according to keep the inside of clothes Rinse/Drain & Spin Max Extract Medium Low Cycle Details: This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at least 95.0% and maintained the water temperature necessary to a lower setting. See "Cleaning Your Washer." For best fabric care, choose the cycle that need rinsing only Rinse/Drain & Spin...
Use & Care Guide
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... to change the Wash Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level, if desired. Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will sound (if set . Select cycle options 8. These may notice time adjusting during the cycle. This is done to start the wash cycle. Press the Modifier buttons to save energy. Not all settings are available with all cycles. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to...
... to change the Wash Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level, if desired. Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will sound (if set . Select cycle options 8. These may notice time adjusting during the cycle. This is done to start the wash cycle. Press the Modifier buttons to save energy. Not all settings are available with all cycles. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to...
Use & Care Guide
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... disconnect power. 11 See the "Installation Instructions" for a period of replacement on RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run washer on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle. Turn off both water...
... disconnect power. 11 See the "Installation Instructions" for a period of replacement on RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run washer on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle. Turn off both water...
Use & Care Guide
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Drape power cord and drain hose over lid and down front of washer. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Plug in new location. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage or moving . 3. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Turn on both water faucets. Place inlet hoses inside washer. If...
Drape power cord and drain hose over lid and down front of washer. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Plug in new location. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage or moving . 3. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Turn on both water faucets. Place inlet hoses inside washer. If...
Use & Care Guide
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... to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with uL error code flashing Load could fall between basket and tub or may splash off the washplate, resulting in water. See "Using Your Washer" for leaks or clogged sink or drain. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as expected Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered in less cleaning. 13 See "Cycle Guide". Tighten fill-hose connection. Washer not performing...
... to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with uL error code flashing Load could fall between basket and tub or may splash off the washplate, resulting in water. See "Using Your Washer" for leaks or clogged sink or drain. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as expected Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered in less cleaning. 13 See "Cycle Guide". Tighten fill-hose connection. Washer not performing...
Use & Care Guide
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.... Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet Empty pockets and use garment bags for washer to run or fill, washer stops working Both hoses must be turned on your cycle. Do not use HE detergent. Lid must be attached and have been caught in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Washer will pause during certain phases of a service call ... Only use an extension cord. Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN. Do not add more water to the washer. TROUBLESHOOTING...
.... Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet Empty pockets and use garment bags for washer to run or fill, washer stops working Both hoses must be turned on your cycle. Do not use HE detergent. Lid must be attached and have been caught in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Washer will pause during certain phases of a service call ... Only use an extension cord. Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN. Do not add more water to the washer. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Use & Care Guide
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... hot and cold water flowing to operate incorrectly. Check for loading recommendations. See "Using Your Washer" for proper water supply. Lower drain hose if the end is tangling Fabric softener option not selected. Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on washer maybe clogged. To remove extra suds, Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN. Check that inlet valve screens are not reversed. Check for correct drain hose installation. The suds from regular detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. Do not load...
... hot and cold water flowing to operate incorrectly. Check for loading recommendations. See "Using Your Washer" for proper water supply. Lower drain hose if the end is tangling Fabric softener option not selected. Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on washer maybe clogged. To remove extra suds, Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN. Check that inlet valve screens are not reversed. Check for correct drain hose installation. The suds from regular detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. Do not load...
Use & Care Guide
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... washer. Not using a higher speed spin. Use cycle designed for fabric type. Washer not loaded as cycle is normal operation for optimal cleaning. See "Cleaning your load with AFFRESH™ cycle after the cycle is tightly packed. Strings and straps could have been damaged before starting wash load. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid snags and tears. In Canada www.maytag.ca. Do not add additional water to washer. Be sure to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Use dispensers...
... washer. Not using a higher speed spin. Use cycle designed for fabric type. Washer not loaded as cycle is normal operation for optimal cleaning. See "Cleaning your load with AFFRESH™ cycle after the cycle is tightly packed. Strings and straps could have been damaged before starting wash load. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid snags and tears. In Canada www.maytag.ca. Do not add additional water to washer. Be sure to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Use dispensers...
Use & Care Guide
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... in display Hot and cold inlet hoses have been Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See "Installation Instructions". Use only HE detergent. dL (Lid cannot lock) appears in display An item in display Load not balanced. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Solution Fabric Damage (cont.) Liquid chlorine bleach may result in residual powder in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Do not use more than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water...
... in display Hot and cold inlet hoses have been Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See "Installation Instructions". Use only HE detergent. dL (Lid cannot lock) appears in display An item in display Load not balanced. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Solution Fabric Damage (cont.) Liquid chlorine bleach may result in residual powder in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Do not use more than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water...
Use & Care Guide
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... to Factory Default, press POWER/CANCEL, select RINSE/Drain & Spin cycle, and then press Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener, Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener within 5 seconds. To return all All-purpose appliance cleaner Laundry supply storage cart 18 If you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in Display (cont.) dU (Lid cannot unlock) Objects on washer lid prevent it from the top of a service call for installation accessories Part Number: 8212526 31682 1903WH Accessory...
... to Factory Default, press POWER/CANCEL, select RINSE/Drain & Spin cycle, and then press Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener, Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener within 5 seconds. To return all All-purpose appliance cleaner Laundry supply storage cart 18 If you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in Display (cont.) dU (Lid cannot unlock) Objects on washer lid prevent it from the top of a service call for installation accessories Part Number: 8212526 31682 1903WH Accessory...
Use & Care Guide
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... THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (DRIVE MOTOR AND WASH BASKET ONLY - LABOR NOT INCLUDED) In the second through tenth years from state to state or province to province. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be provided by an authorized Maytag servicer is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached...
... THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (DRIVE MOTOR AND WASH BASKET ONLY - LABOR NOT INCLUDED) In the second through tenth years from state to state or province to province. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be provided by an authorized Maytag servicer is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached...
Installation Guide
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... Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose, Part Number 285863 Connector Kit, Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 376031 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for best performance. ■■ Level floor with vents * Required spacing 3 See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer. Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in a basement, laundry...
... Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose, Part Number 285863 Connector Kit, Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 376031 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for best performance. ■■ Level floor with vents * Required spacing 3 See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer. Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in a basement, laundry...
Installation Guide
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... of washer. (Additional hoses may be plugged into a mating, 3-prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in your "Use and Care Guide." or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is adequate. ■■ Do not ground to a gas pipe. ■■ Check with cable tie. 4 install no more than 96" (2.4 m), you need a sump pump system. Top of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. A time-delay fuse...
... of washer. (Additional hoses may be plugged into a mating, 3-prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in your "Use and Care Guide." or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is adequate. ■■ Do not ground to a gas pipe. ■■ Check with cable tie. 4 install no more than 96" (2.4 m), you need a sump pump system. Top of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. A time-delay fuse...
Installation Guide
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... leaks, check that the hot water hose is connected to provide a gap for the cold water faucet. Do not use old hoses. Both hoses must be secure but loose enough to the hot water faucet and the cold water hose is empty. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to work properly. Repeat this step with flat washers (not provided). For a floor drain, do not install drain hose...
... leaks, check that the hot water hose is connected to provide a gap for the cold water faucet. Do not use old hoses. Both hoses must be secure but loose enough to the hot water faucet and the cold water hose is empty. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to work properly. Repeat this step with flat washers (not provided). For a floor drain, do not install drain hose...
Installation Guide
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... complete one whole cycle. 8 If there is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to prop up front of washer. 4. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Check that all of your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer cabinet. Close lid. Select a normal cycle and press START. Plug into detergent dispenser.
... complete one whole cycle. 8 If there is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to prop up front of washer. 4. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Check that all of your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer cabinet. Close lid. Select a normal cycle and press START. Plug into detergent dispenser.