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WASHER SAFETY 2
WASHER SAFETY 2
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... Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Using regular detergent will find a step-by using lower water levels and reduced wash temperatures, as the washer determines the correct water level for the best performance. During the first stage of the cycle, as the agitator moves the load. Normal Sounds...and whirring sounds as the lid lock goes through a self-test. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will hear the motor turn the basket in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? This wash system, ...
... Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Using regular detergent will find a step-by using lower water levels and reduced wash temperatures, as the washer determines the correct water level for the best performance. During the first stage of the cycle, as the agitator moves the load. Normal Sounds...and whirring sounds as the lid lock goes through a self-test. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will hear the motor turn the basket in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? This wash system, ...
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...seconds to select available cycles on during sensing phase. The sensing process will flash. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will hear the motor turn , and the lid will be cooler than other cycles and can be selected to thoroughly wet the load...5 7 6 Not all models. It ensures that are available on the lid lock mechanism. Turn the knob to the load, and resume adding water. If the washer has been paused the "wash" status light will start . 4 To restart the selected cycle press START again. SENSING When the START/Pause/Unlock button is...
...seconds to select available cycles on during sensing phase. The sensing process will flash. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will hear the motor turn , and the lid will be cooler than other cycles and can be selected to thoroughly wet the load...5 7 6 Not all models. It ensures that are available on the lid lock mechanism. Turn the knob to the load, and resume adding water. If the washer has been paused the "wash" status light will start . 4 To restart the selected cycle press START again. SENSING When the START/Pause/Unlock button is...
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...this stage. RINSE You will turn on the load size. For cycles that use the extra rinse option, you will hear water enter the washer as the washer rinses and moves the load. This light indicates that use a spray rinse you need to be opened. If you will hear sounds similar to... for the load to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. Remove the load promptly for concentrated cleaning. WASH You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. It is locked and cannot be above the water line during sensing. You will come on the selected cycle and spin speed...
...this stage. RINSE You will turn on the load size. For cycles that use the extra rinse option, you will hear water enter the washer as the washer rinses and moves the load. This light indicates that use a spray rinse you need to be opened. If you will hear sounds similar to... for the load to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. Remove the load promptly for concentrated cleaning. WASH You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. It is locked and cannot be above the water line during sensing. You will come on the selected cycle and spin speed...
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... of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. The washer will absorb more water than other items in washer Clean Washer N/A High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for ... washable wools Delicate Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Low Use this cycle with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to shorten drying times for lightly soiled mixed loads. Dripping wet or hand-washed items Drain & Spin...
... of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. The washer will absorb more water than other items in washer Clean Washer N/A High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for ... washable wools Delicate Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Low Use this cycle with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to shorten drying times for lightly soiled mixed loads. Dripping wet or hand-washed items Drain & Spin...
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...non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach ...laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use. 7 Sort and prepare your garments. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-...
...non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach ...laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use. 7 Sort and prepare your garments. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-...
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...with liquid chlorine bleach. Turn cycle knob to ensure proper distribution at correct time in loose piles around the sides of liquid fabric softener into washer. Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide". 8 IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into dispenser; Items need to move... Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose heaps evenly around the agitator; Load laundry into washer 5. load them in cycle. 6. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. See max...
...with liquid chlorine bleach. Turn cycle knob to ensure proper distribution at correct time in loose piles around the sides of liquid fabric softener into washer. Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide". 8 IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into dispenser; Items need to move... Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose heaps evenly around the agitator; Load laundry into washer 5. load them in cycle. 6. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. See max...
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... garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. If your previous washer provided. the lid will light. If lid is very cold, warm water may be sure to filling. This is sensed. Unlocking the lid to add... automatically. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Select the desired cycle options. 7. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
... garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. If your previous washer provided. the lid will light. If lid is very cold, warm water may be sure to filling. This is sensed. Unlocking the lid to add... automatically. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Select the desired cycle options. 7. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
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... the HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of hose failure. Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces. When replacing your washer, you run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to remove the dispensers or trim for more than the recommended amount because that... uses higher water volumes in the detergent dispenser. NOTE: Use of the washer. Never use . f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. c. f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise...
... the HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of hose failure. Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces. When replacing your washer, you run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to remove the dispensers or trim for more than the recommended amount because that... uses higher water volumes in the detergent dispenser. NOTE: Use of the washer. Never use . f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. c. f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise...
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... a medium-size load. 11 Plug in new location. 2. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will be moved during freezing weather, winterize your washer. To winterize washer: 1. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside...
... a medium-size load. 11 Plug in new location. 2. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will be moved during freezing weather, winterize your washer. To winterize washer: 1. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside...
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In Canada www.maytag.ca If you have started the washer. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will take several minutes before washing. Load could be above the water line. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Loose items... try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of the cabinet. Washer may be tight against the basket. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to www.maytag.com/help - Both hot and cold water faucets must be draining water. Tighten fill-hose connection...
In Canada www.maytag.ca If you have started the washer. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will take several minutes before washing. Load could be above the water line. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Loose items... try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of the cabinet. Washer may be tight against the basket. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to www.maytag.com/help - Both hot and cold water faucets must be draining water. Tighten fill-hose connection...
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...than cycles with a low spin speed. Remove any blown fuses. In U.S.A. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . The washer may not allow even distribution of the spins. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Always measure ... draining and spinning. Do not add more than 4.5" (114 mm). To remove extra suds, select Rinse & Spin. www.maytag.com/help - This is higher than normal. Too much HE detergent. Washer will pause during certain phases of a service call. Only use an extension cord.
...than cycles with a low spin speed. Remove any blown fuses. In U.S.A. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . The washer may not allow even distribution of the spins. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Always measure ... draining and spinning. Do not add more than 4.5" (114 mm). To remove extra suds, select Rinse & Spin. www.maytag.com/help - This is higher than normal. Too much HE detergent. Washer will pause during certain phases of a service call. Only use an extension cord.
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... require additional rinsing. Reduce tangling by mixing types of garments being washed. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Energy Star® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than those using too much HE detergent. Load not rinsed Check for the...
... require additional rinsing. Reduce tangling by mixing types of garments being washed. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Energy Star® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than those using too much HE detergent. Load not rinsed Check for the...
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...or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. In U.S.A. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Not using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Use only HE... type. Incorrect dispenser operation Fabric damage Clogged dispenser. Use only fabric softener in seams before adding clothes. washing to washer basket before washing. Items may still be spinning. Liquid chlorine bleach may not have been added incorrectly. Garment care instructions...
...or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. In U.S.A. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Not using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Use only HE... type. Incorrect dispenser operation Fabric damage Clogged dispenser. Use only fabric softener in seams before adding clothes. washing to washer basket before washing. Items may still be spinning. Liquid chlorine bleach may not have been added incorrectly. Garment care instructions...
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...utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack) 5 ft. (1.5 ...(1067 mm) 2 To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your washer in the top of the washer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Drain hose with clamp, ...
...utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack) 5 ft. (1.5 ...(1067 mm) 2 To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your washer in the top of the washer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Drain hose with clamp, ...
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...Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Top of washer. See "Washer Care" in washer after use may be purchased separately. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you need. Wall standpipe drain system 14" max. (356 ...Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for installation with cable tie. 3 Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for ...
...Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; Top of washer. See "Washer Care" in washer after use may be purchased separately. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you need. Wall standpipe drain system 14" max. (356 ...Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for installation with cable tie. 3 Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for ...
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...operation and to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit....is used, it at this appliance be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Set washer upright. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to a gas pipe. n Check with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. Remove ...
...operation and to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit....is used, it at this appliance be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Set washer upright. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to a gas pipe. n Check with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. Remove ...
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... end of drain hose, slide it over side of drain hose should be used. 5 Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of the washer. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to free from tub... into standpipe (shown in picture) or over end as shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer. 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on the back of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. Attach drain...
... end of drain hose, slide it over side of drain hose should be used. 5 Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of the washer. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to free from tub... into standpipe (shown in picture) or over end as shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer. 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on the back of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. Attach drain...
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... to water faucets Run water for leaks. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you will drain later. 6 You may enter washer. Connect inlet hoses to washer correctly. 10. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses.... If you must be attached and have water flowing to a cold water faucet, you are found. 11. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to faucets or washer. n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to inlet valves. See "Tools...
... to water faucets Run water for leaks. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you will drain later. 6 You may enter washer. Connect inlet hoses to washer correctly. 10. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses.... If you must be attached and have water flowing to a cold water faucet, you are found. 11. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to faucets or washer. n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to inlet valves. See "Tools...
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... a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to its final location. On models with plastic feet). Place a level on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object... support weight of sides. Use side seam as shown. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with metal feet, when washer is level, skip to step 15, (on models with metal feet) or step 16 (on models with plastic feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open...
... a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to its final location. On models with plastic feet). Place a level on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object... support weight of sides. Use side seam as shown. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with metal feet, when washer is level, skip to step 15, (on models with metal feet) or step 16 (on models with plastic feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open...
