Installation Instructions
Page 2
... needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to toll-free numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. 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 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack) 4 ft. (1.2 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack) 5 ft. (1.5 m) Inlet hose...
... needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to toll-free numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. 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 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack) 4 ft. (1.2 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM (2 pack) 5 ft. (1.5 m) Inlet hose...
Installation Instructions
Page 3
... must be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer to weather or in your Use and Care Guide. Top of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Secure drain hose with water and load) of laundry tub must install higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on...
... must be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer to weather or in your Use and Care Guide. Top of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Secure drain hose with water and load) of laundry tub must install higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on...
Installation Instructions
Page 4
..., place cardboard supports from washer. 1. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time. 4 Remove shipping base. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is adequate. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It...
..., place cardboard supports from washer. 1. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time. 4 Remove shipping base. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is adequate. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It...
Installation Instructions
Page 6
.... See "Tools and Parts". Check for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to prevent clogs. Do not use tape or sealants on water faucets to water faucets with new inlet hoses with cold water inlet valve. n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to remove the drain hose form from the end of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to hot water inlet valve marked with second...
.... See "Tools and Parts". Check for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to prevent clogs. Do not use tape or sealants on water faucets to water faucets with new inlet hoses with cold water inlet valve. n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to remove the drain hose form from the end of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to hot water inlet valve marked with second...
Installation Instructions
Page 8
... liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 Close lid. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check...
... liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 Close lid. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check...
Owners Manual
Page 3
... load. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the soils. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to thoroughly wet the load. And sometimes, you may hear sounds and noises...
... load. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the soils. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to thoroughly wet the load. And sometimes, you may hear sounds and noises...
Owners Manual
Page 4
... laundry load. These sensing spins may repeat until the correct amount of a cycle. This process may take several minutes to unlock the lid. The sensing process will first perform a self-test on your washer. EXTRA RINSE This option can be set to "Yes" if using fabric softener. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 1 5 4 1 CYCLE OPTIONS The following the garment label instructions, use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. You may notice sounds...
... laundry load. These sensing spins may repeat until the correct amount of a cycle. This process may take several minutes to unlock the lid. The sensing process will first perform a self-test on your washer. EXTRA RINSE This option can be set to "Yes" if using fabric softener. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 1 5 4 1 CYCLE OPTIONS The following the garment label instructions, use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. You may notice sounds...
Owners Manual
Page 5
... the Lid Locked light will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. The lid will use a spray rinse. If you need to resume the cycle. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. RINSE You will be opened. Fabric softener will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle...
... the Lid Locked light will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. The lid will use a spray rinse. If you need to resume the cycle. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. RINSE You will be opened. Fabric softener will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle...
Owners Manual
Page 6
... cycle uses a higher, preset water level. This cycle features a spray rinse. Place small items in washer Clean Washer Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin Speed**: Cycle Details: High Provides maximum wash time and action for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Also use for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use once a month to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. High Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on all cycles...
... cycle uses a higher, preset water level. This cycle features a spray rinse. Place small items in washer Clean Washer Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin Speed**: Cycle Details: High Provides maximum wash time and action for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Also use for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use once a month to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. High Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on all cycles...
Owners Manual
Page 7
... strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to avoid pilling. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. See "Cycle Guide" for the best...
... strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to avoid pilling. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. See "Cycle Guide" for the best...
Owners Manual
Page 8
... into washer 5. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. Do not allow the use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the rinse cycle. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to seal it, and place on your wash cycle. 8 Do not use of load. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the cycle. 6. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to...
... into washer 5. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. Do not allow the use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the rinse cycle. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to seal it, and place on your wash cycle. 8 Do not use of load. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the cycle. 6. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to...
Owners Manual
Page 9
... select a cycle, select the desire wash temperature by turning the Temperature knob to add a Deep Clean and/or Extra Rinse option, turn the knob for load unbalance. Warm Some cold water will be cooler than your hot water heater setting. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Delay in soil removal and to save energy. When the cycle has...
... select a cycle, select the desire wash temperature by turning the Temperature knob to add a Deep Clean and/or Extra Rinse option, turn the knob for load unbalance. Warm Some cold water will be cooler than your hot water heater setting. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Delay in soil removal and to save energy. When the cycle has...
Owners Manual
Page 10
... and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to avoid damaging product over time. 3. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker. To clean exterior: 1. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use abrasive products. 10 Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to CLEAN WASHER cycle. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock...
... and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to avoid damaging product over time. 3. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker. To clean exterior: 1. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use abrasive products. 10 Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to CLEAN WASHER cycle. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock...
Owners Manual
Page 11
... lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Turn on both water faucets. Place packing tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and...
... lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Turn on both water faucets. Place packing tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and...
Owners Manual
Page 12
... "Using Your Washer" for leaks or clogged sink or drain. Check floor for proper installation: Washer not level. Load dry items in washer drain system. Gurgling or humming Washer may splash off tub. Water Leaks Check the following for service to remove items. It is not level. Water may be completely underwater. Do not place tape over drain opening. Water can cause basket to be level to basket could unbalance washer. This is normal to hear the pump...
... "Using Your Washer" for leaks or clogged sink or drain. Check floor for proper installation: Washer not level. Load dry items in washer drain system. Gurgling or humming Washer may splash off tub. Water Leaks Check the following for service to remove items. It is not level. Water may be completely underwater. Do not place tape over drain opening. Water can cause basket to be level to basket could unbalance washer. This is normal to hear the pump...
Owners Manual
Page 13
... normal. Lid must be stopped to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that inlet valve screens have water flowing to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. Select RINSE & SPIN. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. http://www.maytag.com/help - Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Washer...
... normal. Lid must be stopped to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that inlet valve screens have water flowing to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. Select RINSE & SPIN. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. http://www.maytag.com/help - Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Washer...
Owners Manual
Page 14
... balanced spinning. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Load garments in the inlet hose. The washer will not rinse well if tightly packed. http://www.maytag.com/help - To remove extra water in hoses. Select the Drain & Spin cycle to slow or stop draining and spinning. The high spin speeds combined with high spin speeds. or rinse temperatures Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Use only HE detergent. TROUBLESHOOTING...
... balanced spinning. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Load garments in the inlet hose. The washer will not rinse well if tightly packed. http://www.maytag.com/help - To remove extra water in hoses. Select the Drain & Spin cycle to slow or stop draining and spinning. The high spin speeds combined with high spin speeds. or rinse temperatures Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Use only HE detergent. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... tangling by mixing types of load. Add detergent, oxi products and color-safe bleach to the bottom of garments being washed. Use only HE detergent. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to washer. Add an Extra Rinse to measure correctly. Not using HE detergent or using correct cycle for the type of the basket before starting a cycle. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. Load is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed. Not cleaning or removing stains Wash load not completely covered...
... tangling by mixing types of load. Add detergent, oxi products and color-safe bleach to the bottom of garments being washed. Use only HE detergent. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to washer. Add an Extra Rinse to measure correctly. Not using HE detergent or using correct cycle for the type of the basket before starting a cycle. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. Load is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed. Not cleaning or removing stains Wash load not completely covered...
Owners Manual
Page 16
... possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Wipe up bleach spills. Solution Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting wash load. Mend rips and broken threads in Washer Maintenance. See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. Be sure to avoid snags and tears. The lid will damage fabrics. Use only HE detergent.
... possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Wipe up bleach spills. Solution Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting wash load. Mend rips and broken threads in Washer Maintenance. See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. Be sure to avoid snags and tears. The lid will damage fabrics. Use only HE detergent.
Owners Manual
Page 17
... LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Replacement parts or repair labor if this information on the model and serial number label located on how to use your sales slip together for other rights that vary from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if...
... LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Replacement parts or repair labor if this information on the model and serial number label located on how to use your sales slip together for other rights that vary from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if...
