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Installation Instructions - Page 2

... that open to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". 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...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...; Water remaining in your Use and Care Guide for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). See "Washer Care" in washer after use may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on washer, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). If a closet door or...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...not available, it is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if ...the sound shield to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. n Do not ground to a gas pipe...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... parts from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of drain hose should be used. 5 For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. Place drain hose in case...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...Turn on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear...other when attached correctly. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only) 9. You may enter washer. Do not use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. NOTE: Both hoses must use old hoses...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... and vibration. 13. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Rock washer back and forth to prop up front of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 HELPFUL TIP: You may want to...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console ...and any cycle. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 Plug into...

Owners Manual - Page 2

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Owners Manual - Page 3

...agitator-style washer Washer with your previous washer. IMPORTANT: You will be different kinds of your past agitator-style washer. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill ... as done in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use. ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... cycles. Turn the knob to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. NOTE: If the washer is working properly. At each stage of the process, you may hear the hum of these spins. ... water. Select a wash temperature based on , then washer is spinning, it may take 2 to 3 minutes before locking again. See "Cycle Guide" for your laundry load. These sensing spins may take several minutes to...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... that the lid is restarted. 5 The lid will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Press START/ Pause/Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/... light will be opened. If you need to resume the cycle. RINSE You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Some cycles will turn on . LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...rinse. Place small items in washer Clean Washer Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin ...washer will absorb more water than other fabric types. Use this cycle to wet down the load before washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. Also use for light weight cottons that best fits the load being washed. Higher water levels and bleach work...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...amount of suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to avoid pilling. Add HE detergent • Empty pockets. Separate ...washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry 2. USING YOUR WASHER 1. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... or use more than the recommended amount. Try mixing different sized items to start the washer. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse portion of... option must be selected to "Yes" to dispense fabric softener in cycle. 3. Load laundry into washer. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the sides of the fabric softener during...

Owners Manual - Page 12

.... Unbalanced loading can backup out of the cabinet. Washer not performing as coins could unbalance washer. This is not unbalanced or tightly packed. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you have started the washer. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. Do not place tape over drain opening...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Ensure there is added. Normal washer operation. Washer may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is power to outlet. The washer...Do not add more water to the washer. Both hoses must be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on . ...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of the load to develop dry spots during the final spin. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Cycles with dry items only. Evenly arrange the wet load for loading recommendations. Select the Drain & Spin...

Owners Manual - Page 15

.... Load is complete to avoid dye transfer. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Adding ... 2 garments after the cycle is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. http://www.maytag.com/help - Reduce tangling by mixing ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... Damage Sharp items were in seams before starting wash load. Fabric damage can occur if washer is started. Wipe up bleach spills. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. Run the Clean Washer cycle monthly. http://www.maytag.com/help - Mend rips and broken threads in pockets during wash cycle. Undiluted bleach will...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat.

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