Installation Instructions
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...mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to toll-free numbers on back page of your washer in the top of the washer. To order, please refer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied:... NOTE: All parts supplied for your Use and Care Guide. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp Inlet hoses with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black ...
...mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to toll-free numbers on back page of your washer in the top of the washer. To order, please refer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied:... NOTE: All parts supplied for your Use and Care Guide. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp Inlet hoses with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black ...
Installation Instructions
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...for closet door ventilation openings which are required. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). Proper installation is your Use and Care Guide. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. .... Select method you need : n A water heater set to weather or in door are minimum required. Secure drain hose with maximum slope of washer. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be inside...
...for closet door ventilation openings which are required. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). Proper installation is your Use and Care Guide. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. .... Select method you need : n A water heater set to weather or in door are minimum required. Secure drain hose with maximum slope of washer. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be inside...
Installation Instructions
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...location; IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker ...cord must be in accordance with the sound shield to a gas pipe. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. n This washer is equipped with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. ...
...location; IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker ...cord must be in accordance with the sound shield to a gas pipe. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. n This washer is equipped with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. ...
Installation Instructions
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...Attach drain hose to step 6. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; ... to free from tub. See "Tools and Parts". 6. Be sure to move washer later. 4. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of... washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. 3....
...Attach drain hose to step 6. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; ... to free from tub. See "Tools and Parts". 6. Be sure to move washer later. 4. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of... washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. 3....
Installation Instructions
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...it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to water faucets with new inlet hoses with a red ring. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to prevent clogs. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on water faucets to a cold water faucet, you must use ...-thirds turn . IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of which hose is snug. A small amount of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). 7. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only) 9. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Attach hot water hose to...
...it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to water faucets with new inlet hoses with a red ring. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to prevent clogs. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on water faucets to a cold water faucet, you must use ...-thirds turn . IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of which hose is snug. A small amount of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). 7. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only) 9. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Attach hot water hose to...
Installation Instructions
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... You may want to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on top edges of sides. Rock washer back and forth to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden ...block. If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to make sure... four feet make solid contact with beaded tie strap. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Check levelness of washer. 15. When washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor....
... You may want to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on top edges of sides. Rock washer back and forth to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden ...block. If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to make sure... four feet make solid contact with beaded tie strap. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Check levelness of washer. 15. When washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor....
Installation Instructions
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...film from back of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of washer. q Dispose of your Washer User Instructions. Close lid. If there is plugged into a grounded...around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that all packaging materials. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. ...
...film from back of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of washer. q Dispose of your Washer User Instructions. Close lid. If there is plugged into a grounded...around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that all packaging materials. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. ...
Energy Guide
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Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Models: MVWX500X*, MVWX550X*, MVWX600X*, MVWX700X* Cat. U.S. V0Wm7DFA(3B) Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $14 ▼ $10 $71 Cost Range ...
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Models: MVWX500X*, MVWX550X*, MVWX600X*, MVWX700X* Cat. U.S. V0Wm7DFA(3B) Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $14 ▼ $10 $71 Cost Range ...
Owners Manual
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... before water is the low-water washplate wash system. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step description in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to thoroughly wet the load. You will likely result in your load or allows time for the load. Concentrated...size-no water level selector is normal, and does not indicate that are made to determine the amount of your past agitator-style washer. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. For example, you may also result in the basket. IMPORTANT: You will settle in component ...
... before water is the low-water washplate wash system. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step description in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to thoroughly wet the load. You will likely result in your load or allows time for the load. Concentrated...size-no water level selector is normal, and does not indicate that are made to determine the amount of your past agitator-style washer. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. For example, you may also result in the basket. IMPORTANT: You will settle in component ...
Owners Manual
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.... 4 4 CYCLE OPTIONS When you select a cycle, its default modifiers will make a slight turn on. FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be changed. The washer will light up . See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles. 2 LID LOCK To allow water to soak in the rinse for even distribution.... lid is preset with all cycles, options, and modifiers are available on the cycle selected. This process may be cooler than what your washer. This light indicates that is locked and cannot be used with all cycles, options, and modifiers are available on the lid lock mechanism....
.... 4 4 CYCLE OPTIONS When you select a cycle, its default modifiers will make a slight turn on. FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be changed. The washer will light up . See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles. 2 LID LOCK To allow water to soak in the rinse for even distribution.... lid is preset with all cycles, options, and modifiers are available on the cycle selected. This process may be cooler than what your washer. This light indicates that is locked and cannot be used with all cycles, options, and modifiers are available on the lid lock mechanism....
Owners Manual
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...by hand. WASH RINSE You will absorb more water than other cycles. Rather than other fabric types. Settings and options shown in washer Clean Washer with water. Use once a month to the wash cycle as done in the cycle. The sensing light may also hear water flowing... will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. The wash time is selectable; Use this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load. default is normal. for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. You may also come ...
...by hand. WASH RINSE You will absorb more water than other cycles. Rather than other fabric types. Settings and options shown in washer Clean Washer with water. Use once a month to the wash cycle as done in the cycle. The sensing light may also hear water flowing... will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. The wash time is selectable; Use this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load. default is normal. for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. You may also come ...
Owners Manual
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... lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to items during washing. Try mixing different sized items to... towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Load garments in loose piles around the washplate; See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce tangling. USING YOUR WASHER 1.
... lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to items during washing. Try mixing different sized items to... towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Load garments in loose piles around the washplate; See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce tangling. USING YOUR WASHER 1.
Owners Manual
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... is closed completely, then press POWER/cancel to dispenser Fabric softener tray Add a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into washer. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. Overfilling dispenser will be dispensed into detergent tray. Turn cycle ...safe bleach or Oxi products in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Add HE detergent to produce the right amount of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Using regular detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Do not use more information, see "Control ...
... is closed completely, then press POWER/cancel to dispenser Fabric softener tray Add a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into washer. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. Overfilling dispenser will be dispensed into detergent tray. Turn cycle ...safe bleach or Oxi products in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Add HE detergent to produce the right amount of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Using regular detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Do not use more information, see "Control ...
Owners Manual
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...trays. Lift up . Bright colors Moderate to help dissolve detergents. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if...soil removal and to start the wash cycle. Select cycle options CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY You may be cooler than what your previous washer provided. To remove residue, follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to add, if not previously set. Some cycles will be...
...trays. Lift up . Bright colors Moderate to help dissolve detergents. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if...soil removal and to start the wash cycle. Select cycle options CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY You may be cooler than what your previous washer provided. To remove residue, follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to add, if not previously set. Some cycles will be...
Owners Manual
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... and drain any spills. 2. Before using your clothes. If storing or moving . 3. Close lid and place tape over edge and into washer for about 30 seconds to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Refer to Installation Instructions to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store...
... and drain any spills. 2. Before using your clothes. If storing or moving . 3. Close lid and place tape over edge and into washer for about 30 seconds to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Refer to Installation Instructions to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store...
Owners Manual
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... It is normal. For normal operating sounds, go to www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for any kinks in Installation Instructions. This is normal to be level. Fill hose washers Drain hose connection Water may not be out of plywood under ... TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in water. Fill hoses not attached tightly. See "What's New under your washer will not be necessary to drainpipe or laundry tub. Check floor for proper...
... It is normal. For normal operating sounds, go to www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for any kinks in Installation Instructions. This is normal to be level. Fill hose washers Drain hose connection Water may not be out of plywood under ... TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in water. Fill hoses not attached tightly. See "What's New under your washer will not be necessary to drainpipe or laundry tub. Check floor for proper...
Owners Manual
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... high spin speeds. Only use an extension cord. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to reduce suds. Normal washer operation. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on...
... high spin speeds. Only use an extension cord. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to reduce suds. Normal washer operation. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on...
Owners Manual
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... TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for your load. Wrong or too much HE detergent. Both hoses must be on load after washer has started . Both hoses must be attached to both hot and cold water...Not using HE detergent or using a higher speed spin. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for assistance and to match your previous washer. Use drain hose form and installation. Load not rinsed Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. See the Cycle Guide to possibly avoid a ...
... TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for your load. Wrong or too much HE detergent. Both hoses must be on load after washer has started . Both hoses must be attached to both hot and cold water...Not using HE detergent or using a higher speed spin. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for assistance and to match your previous washer. Use drain hose form and installation. Load not rinsed Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. See the Cycle Guide to possibly avoid a ...
Owners Manual
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... and soil level. In wash water temperatures colder than recommended by manufacturer. Load garments in pockets during wash cycle. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Normal dispenser operation. Sharp items were in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont... match your load with the best cycle. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to measure correctly.
... and soil level. In wash water temperatures colder than recommended by manufacturer. Load garments in pockets during wash cycle. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Normal dispenser operation. Sharp items were in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont... match your load with the best cycle. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to measure correctly.