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Installation Instructions - Page 2

... Drain hose with clamp Inlet hoses with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. Install your washer in the top of your washer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

.... n A level floor with beaded tie strap. 3 Select method you will be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal...washer to weather or in your responsibility. n Floor must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...is adequate. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is recommended that the ground path is recommended. Remove shipping base. n Check with a qualified ...ground to install it at this appliance be in a fully upright position. Set washer upright. n This washer is properly grounded. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n Do not have...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... excess hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over end as shown in place on bottom of laundry tub. Remove packing tray from tub. See "Tools and Parts". 6. Place drain hose in case ...hose to remove all parts from rear panel. Be sure to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Drain hose form must be inside...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). NOTE: Both hoses must use a Y-... In most standard configurations, hoses will need additional parts with separate directions. Use pliers to washer correctly. A small amount of which hose is seated on coupling by hand until clear....

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... strap. When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, ...Check levelness of washer. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of front using lid, as needed. Check levelness of washer. 15. Recheck...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... detergent dispenser (on some models). Select any tape remaining on . q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of /recycle all parts are on washer. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that water faucets are...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... correct water level for the best performance. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will not see a washer basket full of humming and whirring sounds as done in the basket. Cleaning with Less...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... briefly, pause to allow water to soak in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The sensing light may also come on your laundry load. The wash time is working properly. Select a wash temperature based on the lid lock mechanism. Press and hold 3 sec to cancel a cycle. 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... the load at high speed. LID LOCKED To allow for proper water removal, based on . The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will come on the selected cycle and spin speed. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...stains and soils. 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... to thoroughly clean the washer interior. Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Higher water levels and bleach work together to shorten drying ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to use. Add a measured amount of detergent to your laundry 2. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE ...on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7

Owners Manual - Page 8

... Oxi products in the rinse cycle. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to reduce tangling. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the sides of load. Try mixing different sized items to start the washer. Load laundry into washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... after cycle has completed to restart the cycle. This is sensed. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Filling is delayed for load unbalance. This may be cooler than your garments. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... not use to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will continue. Press START/Pause/Unlock. To clean...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Turn on both water faucets. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation...

Owners Manual - Page 12

http://www.maytag.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in contact with the floor and locked. Front and rear feet must be level to operate properly. Check floor for loading instructions. See "Level the Washer" in firm contact with periodic gurgling or surging as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against the...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... fuses. Do not add more detergent. 13 Select RINSE & SPIN. http://www.maytag.com/help - Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Lid must be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to reduce suds. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...before starting a cycle. Added more water to measure correctly. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Load with a slower wash action and ...http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Washer senses ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

...snags and tears. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Lid locked light is flashing The lid is started. The washer will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. This may... or too much detergent. Close the lid. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Unload washer as soon as cycle is tightly packed...

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... the washer. How does this washer work differently than my previous washer - Sounds during wash - sound clips FAQs Knowledgebase search tips Some of the basket moving. (6 seconds, 120 KB) Between changes in different homes, depending on how your previous washer. Play the sound of these sounds include: The lid locking and unlocking will lock. These...
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... laundry - Load-sensing Energy Star top-load washer with...washer. This is pressed, the washer will then move . How Sensing works and water amount determined: When the Start button is normal and necessary for the load size. video Washer will use short slow spins to the load. The washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. Next, the washer...
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...fill hose is connected to the load. Detergent works by attaching to soils and carrying them a ...washer with Dispenser Drawer - Next, the washer will use enough detergent, or do you unload the washer promptly? Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is on the lid lock...160; sound clips video High Efficiency washer is not cleaning laundry - Use hot or warm washes, ...