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Installation Instructions - Page 2

...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" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm...saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) Minimum diameter for closet door ventilation openings which are required. Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. See "Washer Care" in temperatures below the top of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). n A grounded electrical outlet located...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Set washer upright. n This washer...washer. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to install it must be provided. Move washer..., set washer onto cardboard...base. If your washer includes a sound ...washer is properly grounded. n If codes permit and a separate...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to remove all parts from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. See "Tools and Parts". 6. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side of drain hose, slide it over console to allow free access to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of which hose is snug. 7. You may enter washer. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be attached and...hoses. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you must be connected to faucets or washer. Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Recheck levelness of front using lid, as needed. Check levelness of washer and repeat as shown. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut With washer in its final location, place a level on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... that you have all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Dispose of washer. Close lid. q Check that water faucets are now installed. 16. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Remove protective film from back of /recycle all parts...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... clicking and hum at all, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. And sometimes, you may also result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to use. Choosing ... This may hear nothing at the beginning of your new washer is added. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. HE detergents ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...start over when the washer is restarted. SENSING When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will start the selected cycle; This process may also come on the lid lock mechanism. It will make... the load, and resume adding water. If the sensing light is on your laundry load. The washer will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. WASH You will then move...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. LID LOCKED To allow for best results. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. RINSE You will hear sounds...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... bottom of suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille... right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. HE detergents are made to your laundry 2. Sort and prepare ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...amount. Turn cycle knob to move freely. Items need to choose your load size. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to spill, splash, drip, or run into the... the Downy Ball® call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com. 3. Load laundry into washer. Add fabric softener Load garments in loose piles around the washplate; Try mixing different sized items...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... Cool Warm water is added to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock; If lid is normal operation. This will light. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is ... Temp Hot Some cold water is added to assist in soil removal and to your previous washer provided. Select cycle options, if desired Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to ON. 9 ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... with a clean, damp cloth. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer. Unplug washer or disconnect power. To clean exterior: 1. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will continue. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining water into washer basket. 7. Unplug power cord. 5. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside...

Owners Manual - Page 12

...locked. Water Leaks Check the following for oversized, non-absorbent items such as coins could unbalance washer. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to washer. 12 The washer... metal items on . http://www.maytag.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in firm contact with floor, and washer must be necessary to operate properly....

Owners Manual - Page 13

... 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements. Lid must be turned on. Washer may be closed for any blown fuses. http://www.maytag.com/help - Check for washer to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an...

Owners Manual - Page 14

.... Add only 1 or 2 garments after cycle Too much HE detergent. Check for balanced spinning. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. The washer will not rinse well if tightly packed. Not using HE detergent or using too much detergent causing...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... Downy Ball®. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in water. In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin...covered in the bleach dispenser. 15 http://www.maytag.com/help - Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.

Owners Manual - Page 16

... and broken threads in pockets during wash cycle. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Lid locked light is flashing The lid is tightly packed. This may not have tangled. The washer may still be spinning. http://www.maytag.com/help - Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Using wrong or too much...

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... clips This video explains concentrated cleaning in water? Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is not cleaning laundry. video High Efficiency washer is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. When the Start button is added to soak into...