Installation Guide
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... 2" (51 mm) diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (699...
... 2" (51 mm) diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (699...
Installation Guide
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.... Select method you will need a sump pump system. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in temperatures below the top of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in low temperatures. Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with cable tie. 3 You will need . n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on carpet is your Use and Care Guide. Installing on back of 315...
.... Select method you will need a sump pump system. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in temperatures below the top of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in low temperatures. Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with cable tie. 3 You will need . n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on carpet is your Use and Care Guide. Installing on back of 315...
Installation Guide
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..., it must be provided. n Check with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to have a fuse in a fully upright position. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to the instructions included with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not...
..., it must be provided. n Check with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to have a fuse in a fully upright position. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to the instructions included with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not...
Installation Guide
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... will support weight of washer and repeat as a guide to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to make sure all models, recheck levelness of washer. 15. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain...
... will support weight of washer and repeat as a guide to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to make sure all models, recheck levelness of washer. 15. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain...
Installation Guide
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.... q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that you have all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your Use and Care Guide. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that washer...
.... q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that you have all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your Use and Care Guide. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that washer...
Warranty Information
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... or humidity, or exposure to you call the Customer eXperience Center: n Name, address, and telephone number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of God, SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY or use with published user, operator, or installation instructions. attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not...
... or humidity, or exposure to you call the Customer eXperience Center: n Name, address, and telephone number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of God, SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY or use with published user, operator, or installation instructions. attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not...
Use & Care Guide
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... "High Efficiency." See "Using Laundry Product Dispensers" for clothes to load items in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. This is needed. For example, you may hear sounds and noises that more information. There will not see a washer basket full of the cycle, as done in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Rather than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Using...
... "High Efficiency." See "Using Laundry Product Dispensers" for clothes to load items in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. This is needed. For example, you may hear sounds and noises that more information. There will not see a washer basket full of the cycle, as done in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Rather than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Using...
Use & Care Guide
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... load. WASH You will unlock briefly before water is added to unlock the lid. FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED This option must be used to automatically add a second rinse to start over when the washer is normal. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. The sensing process will first perform a self-test on the type of a cycle...
... load. WASH You will unlock briefly before water is added to unlock the lid. FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED This option must be used to automatically add a second rinse to start over when the washer is normal. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. The sensing process will first perform a self-test on the type of a cycle...
Use & Care Guide
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.... SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener-On option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. RINSE...
.... SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener-On option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. RINSE...
Use & Care Guide
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... uses a higher water level than other cycles. Cycle is complete. Also use only cold water settings. IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other fabric types. Recommended settings for fabrics. The washer will absorb more water than other fabric types. High Use this cycle with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to wash lightly soiled items indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on each cycle. Low Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure. Use with an empty wash tub. Water-level sensing...
... uses a higher water level than other cycles. Cycle is complete. Also use only cold water settings. IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other fabric types. Recommended settings for fabrics. The washer will absorb more water than other fabric types. High Use this cycle with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to wash lightly soiled items indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on each cycle. Low Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure. Use with an empty wash tub. Water-level sensing...
Use & Care Guide
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... change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from lint-givers. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 7 Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Load laundry into fabric...
... change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from lint-givers. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 7 Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Load laundry into fabric...
Use & Care Guide
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... will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will pump out automatically. 9 Tap Cold This is the temperature from your items. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is left open the lid to your faucet. P ress START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Once you need to save energy. Unlocking the lid to add items If you select a cycle, select the wash temperature by turning the Soil Level knob...
... will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will pump out automatically. 9 Tap Cold This is the temperature from your items. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is left open the lid to your faucet. P ress START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Once you need to save energy. Unlocking the lid to add items If you select a cycle, select the wash temperature by turning the Soil Level knob...
Use & Care Guide
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.... 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not interrupt cycle. d. Do not add any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to begin the cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models with a permanent marker. f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to rinse cleaner from washer. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer, which soils and detergent may result in...
.... 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not interrupt cycle. d. Do not add any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to begin the cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models with a permanent marker. f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to rinse cleaner from washer. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer, which soils and detergent may result in...
Use & Care Guide
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... R.V.-type antifreeze in upright position. 2. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Transport washer in basket and run washer through BULKY/SHEETS cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for about 30 seconds to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Push tab downward, and then continue pulling out. 3. Wash in new location. Flush water pipes and hoses. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If you feel resistance. 2. Keep lid...
... R.V.-type antifreeze in upright position. 2. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Transport washer in basket and run washer through BULKY/SHEETS cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for about 30 seconds to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Push tab downward, and then continue pulling out. 3. Wash in new location. Flush water pipes and hoses. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If you feel resistance. 2. Keep lid...
Use & Care Guide
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... removed during the spin/drain cycles. This is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of the sensing spins after you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for leaks or clogged sink or drain. Load could unbalance washer. See "Installation Instructions". Wash smaller loads to hear metal items on clothing such as expected Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered in firm contact with the floor and locked...
... removed during the spin/drain cycles. This is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of the sensing spins after you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for leaks or clogged sink or drain. Load could unbalance washer. See "Installation Instructions". Wash smaller loads to hear metal items on clothing such as expected Not enough water in washer Load not completely covered in firm contact with the floor and locked...
Use & Care Guide
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.../Unlock. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Do not add more water to the washer. Select RINSE & SPIN. Check proper electrical supply. Check that the washer was unable to outlet. Do not interrupt cycle. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Ensure there is power to fill appropriately) Check for any blown fuses. NOTE: If problems...
.../Unlock. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Do not add more water to the washer. Select RINSE & SPIN. Check proper electrical supply. Check that the washer was unable to outlet. Do not interrupt cycle. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Ensure there is power to fill appropriately) Check for any blown fuses. NOTE: If problems...
Use & Care Guide
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... remove extra suds, select RINSE & SPIN. This is higher than normal. Check that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on washer may not allow even distribution of the load to remove excess water. Load not rinsed Check for balanced spinning. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on load size and soil level. Inlet valve screens on (indicating that the washer was unable to inlet valve. Remove any clogs from regular detergent can slow draining. The suds from drain hose. Use cycle...
... remove extra suds, select RINSE & SPIN. This is higher than normal. Check that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on washer may not allow even distribution of the load to remove excess water. Load not rinsed Check for balanced spinning. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on load size and soil level. Inlet valve screens on (indicating that the washer was unable to inlet valve. Remove any clogs from regular detergent can slow draining. The suds from drain hose. Use cycle...
Use & Care Guide
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... adding fabric softener. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in less effective cleaning. Washer is normal for clothes to avoid dye transfer. Adding detergent on load size and soil level. Wash like colors together. Be sure to improve cleaning. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. Load items in water. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of the basket before starting a cycle. It is less efficient at www.maytag.com/product_help In Canada www.maytag.ca for the type of load. Add detergent, oxi products and...
... adding fabric softener. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in less effective cleaning. Washer is normal for clothes to avoid dye transfer. Adding detergent on load size and soil level. Wash like colors together. Be sure to improve cleaning. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. Load items in water. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of the basket before starting a cycle. It is less efficient at www.maytag.com/product_help In Canada www.maytag.ca for the type of load. Add detergent, oxi products and...
Use & Care Guide
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... not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See "Washer Care" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Items may not have been added incorrectly. Load items in Washer Maintenance. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Be sure to your load with the lid open. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Close the lid. See "Washer Care" section. Adding laundry packet...
... not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See "Washer Care" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Items may not have been added incorrectly. Load items in Washer Maintenance. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Be sure to your load with the lid open. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Close the lid. See "Washer Care" section. Adding laundry packet...
Use & Care Guide
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... panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, service company. used in the country in the United countertops, drywall, etc.) that existed when this major appliance was purchased, or at its sole discretion replace the 4. of original appliance. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; house wiring, correct defects in accordance with original model/serial numbers is installed, operated, and maintained according to you should ask Maytag or your product. gas...
... panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, service company. used in the country in the United countertops, drywall, etc.) that existed when this major appliance was purchased, or at its sole discretion replace the 4. of original appliance. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; house wiring, correct defects in accordance with original model/serial numbers is installed, operated, and maintained according to you should ask Maytag or your product. gas...