Installation Guide
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... and parts before starting installation. Tools 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...
... and parts before starting installation. Tools 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...
Installation Guide
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... need . n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of standpipe must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of drain hose should be exposed to 120° F (49° C). install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you need : n A water heater set to weather or in your Use and Care Guide for floor standpipe drain system. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number...
... need . n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of standpipe must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of drain hose should be exposed to 120° F (49° C). install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you need : n A water heater set to weather or in your Use and Care Guide for floor standpipe drain system. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number...
Installation Guide
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..., place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Remove shipping base. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. it at this appliance be provided. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before...
..., place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Remove shipping base. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. it at this appliance be provided. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before...
Installation Guide
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... level here Move the washer to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to raise the washer. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. On models with wooden block. 7 Check levelness of washer. 15. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with plastic feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to check levelness of front using lid, as shown. 12. Adjust leveling feet...
... level here Move the washer to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to raise the washer. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. On models with wooden block. 7 Check levelness of washer. 15. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with plastic feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to check levelness of front using lid, as shown. 12. Adjust leveling feet...
Installation Guide
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... INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q Remove film from washer. q Dispose of/recycle all parts are on. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your Use and Care Guide. q Check that all packaging materials. Select any tape remaining on some models). q Check that washer...
... INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q Remove film from washer. q Dispose of/recycle all parts are on. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your Use and Care Guide. q Check that all packaging materials. Select any tape remaining on some models). q Check that washer...
Installation Guide
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... and to inlet valve. Check floor for proper installation: Washer not level. See "Level the Washer." Water Leaks Check the following for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not performing as expected Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working, or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to operate properly. Water can restrict water flow. or rinse temperatures, or load not rinsed Both hoses must be turned on . Check that inlet valve screens are still wet or spin light remains on...
... and to inlet valve. Check floor for proper installation: Washer not level. See "Level the Washer." Water Leaks Check the following for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not performing as expected Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working, or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to operate properly. Water can restrict water flow. or rinse temperatures, or load not rinsed Both hoses must be turned on . Check that inlet valve screens are still wet or spin light remains on...
Warranty Information
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..., to instruct you need it was purchased. Damage resulting from state to state or province to province. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may not apply to you should ask Maytag or your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional...
..., to instruct you need it was purchased. Damage resulting from state to state or province to province. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may not apply to you should ask Maytag or your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional...
Use & Care Guide
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... the load, the level of water as the lid lock goes through a self-test. The package will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for clothes to determine the amount of your load or allows time for the load. Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with your new washer is needed. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear sounds and noises...
... the load, the level of water as the lid lock goes through a self-test. The package will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for clothes to determine the amount of your load or allows time for the load. Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with your new washer is needed. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear sounds and noises...
Use & Care Guide
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... instructions, use short, slow spins to the load. EXTRA RINSE This option can be set to "On" if using fabric softener. 5 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to thoroughly wet the load. SENSING When the START/Pause/Unlock button is restarted. This is working properly. Rather than your fabric. • On some warm water may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to estimate the load size. Select a wash temperature based on the lid lock mechanism. See "Cycle Guide...
... instructions, use short, slow spins to the load. EXTRA RINSE This option can be set to "On" if using fabric softener. 5 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to thoroughly wet the load. SENSING When the START/Pause/Unlock button is restarted. This is working properly. Rather than your fabric. • On some warm water may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to estimate the load size. Select a wash temperature based on the lid lock mechanism. See "Cycle Guide...
Use & Care Guide
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... Fabric Softener-On option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. RINSE You will hear sounds similar to resume the cycle. Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. Fabric softener will be opened. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. 5 Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. If you need...
... Fabric Softener-On option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. RINSE You will hear sounds similar to resume the cycle. Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. Fabric softener will be opened. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. 5 Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. If you need...
Use & Care Guide
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... mixed loads Cold Wash Cold High Cold water with affresh® cycle. This cycle uses a higher water level. See "Washer Care." This cycle uses spray rinses. Machine-wash silks, handwash fabrics Hand Wash Hot Warm Cool Cold Tap Cold Low Use this cycle to shorten drying times for best performance are cold. 6 After time has expired, water will drain, but must use intermittent agitation and soaking. Hand-washed garments or dripping wet items Drain & Spin N/A High This cycle uses a spin to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption...
... mixed loads Cold Wash Cold High Cold water with affresh® cycle. This cycle uses a higher water level. See "Washer Care." This cycle uses spray rinses. Machine-wash silks, handwash fabrics Hand Wash Hot Warm Cool Cold Tap Cold Low Use this cycle to shorten drying times for best performance are cold. 6 After time has expired, water will drain, but must use intermittent agitation and soaking. Hand-washed garments or dripping wet items Drain & Spin N/A High This cycle uses a spin to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption...
Use & Care Guide
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... and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to restart the cycle. Cold Warm water may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you need to open for that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to the desired setting. 9. This...
... and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to restart the cycle. Cold Warm water may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you need to open for that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to the desired setting. 9. This...
Use & Care Guide
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... replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are not removable. If cycle must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock for three seconds). Cleaning the Outside of using your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not use . e. Close the washer lid. See the "Installation Instructions...
... replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are not removable. If cycle must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock for three seconds). Cleaning the Outside of using your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not use . e. Close the washer lid. See the "Installation Instructions...
Use & Care Guide
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... clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Plug in death, fire, or electrical shock. 2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of time, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving during freezing weather, follow these instructions can damage washer. Place packing tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into a grounded 3 prong outlet. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use an extension cord. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to locate, level...
... clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Plug in death, fire, or electrical shock. 2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of time, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving during freezing weather, follow these instructions can damage washer. Place packing tray from drain system and drain any remaining water into a grounded 3 prong outlet. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use an extension cord. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to locate, level...
Use & Care Guide
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... washing single items. Use Bulky/Sheets cycle for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. For normal operating sounds, goto www.maytag.com/product_help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in loose heaps evenly around washplate. Water Leaks Check the following for oversized, non-absorbent items such as expected Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered in firm contact with the floor and locked. Check that load is normal. Drain hose...
... washing single items. Use Bulky/Sheets cycle for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. For normal operating sounds, goto www.maytag.com/product_help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in loose heaps evenly around washplate. Water Leaks Check the following for oversized, non-absorbent items such as expected Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered in firm contact with the floor and locked. Check that load is normal. Drain hose...
Use & Care Guide
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....maytag.ca for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements. Normal washer operation. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Check that the washer was unable to follow detergent directions based on (indicating that inlet valve screens have water flowing to outlet. Do not use HE detergent. Lid must be attached and have not become clogged. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket and add detergent. Do not add...
....maytag.ca for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements. Normal washer operation. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Check that the washer was unable to follow detergent directions based on (indicating that inlet valve screens have water flowing to outlet. Do not use HE detergent. Lid must be attached and have not become clogged. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket and add detergent. Do not add...
Use & Care Guide
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... rinsing when tightly packed. Evenly arrange the wet load for correct drain hose installation. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Remove any kinks in hoses. Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on (indicating that the washer was unable to the inlet valve. Check that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on load size and soil level. This is higher than your load. Remove any clogs from operating...
... rinsing when tightly packed. Evenly arrange the wet load for correct drain hose installation. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Remove any kinks in hoses. Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on (indicating that the washer was unable to the inlet valve. Check that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on load size and soil level. This is higher than your load. Remove any clogs from operating...
Use & Care Guide
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...Use dispenser for chlorine bleach and Downy Ball® dispenser for fabric softener to washer. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Not cleaning or removing stains Added more water to avoid staining. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of garments being washed. Washer is normal for the type of water. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to the selected cycle. Use Power Wash® cycle for proper fabric softener dispensing when "On" is tangling Washer not loaded...
...Use dispenser for chlorine bleach and Downy Ball® dispenser for fabric softener to washer. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Not cleaning or removing stains Added more water to avoid staining. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of garments being washed. Washer is normal for the type of water. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to the selected cycle. Use Power Wash® cycle for proper fabric softener dispensing when "On" is tangling Washer not loaded...
Use & Care Guide
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... "Cycle Guide" to washer basket before washing. See "Washer Care" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Be sure to avoid snags and tears. The lid will damage fabrics. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Lid locked light is flashing Single-dose laundry packet not dissolving The lid is complete. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Close the lid. This...
... "Cycle Guide" to washer basket before washing. See "Washer Care" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Be sure to avoid snags and tears. The lid will damage fabrics. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Lid locked light is flashing Single-dose laundry packet not dissolving The lid is complete. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Close the lid. This...
Use & Care Guide
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... be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by Maytag. 5. If you ever need to know your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is intended to be repaired in your home. 7. Replacement parts or repair labor if this...
... be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by Maytag. 5. If you ever need to know your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is intended to be repaired in your home. 7. Replacement parts or repair labor if this...