Maytag MVWC400XW Support Question
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Question posted by bilchrist on May 11th, 2014
Maytag Washer Mvwc400xw Where Do You Put Fabric Softener
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Installation Instructions - Page 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
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 ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... and Care Guide for walls, doors, and floor moldings. DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. See "Washer Care" in low temperatures.
n A level floor with water and load) of wash tub. n Floor must be purchased separately. Water remaining in your responsibility. Consider...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... having a 3 prong grounding plug. it and make sure lid is taped shut.
2. Set washer upright. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of its... location;
Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Move washer
n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-
n Do ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
...you need additional parts with separate directions. NOTE: Keep tray in Step 7. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown....drain hose onto black drain port and secure with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Free power cord
If clamp is not already in standpipe
Drain hose form
Firmly ...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. You may enter washer. Repeat this step with second hose for future reference. In most ... to water faucets with new inlet hoses with cold water inlet valve.
Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must be connected to a cold water faucet, you will need additional parts with a...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... level, skip to prop up front of front using lid, as needed. If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of sides.
Tighten...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet
Complete Installation CHECKLIST
q Check electrical requirements.
q Check that all parts are on. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions.
q Check that you have all packaging materials. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Remove ...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... minutes before water is needed. Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. When loading the washer with low-water washplate wash system
The most striking difference in your previous washer.
Rather than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... water has been added for the load. NOTE: If the washer is added to "Yes" if using fabric softener. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that...your laundry load. You will start the selected cycle; This process may also come on your washer. The sensing light may repeat until the correct amount of fabric and soils being washed. Unlike traditional washers, ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... will use a spray rinse. Some cycles will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper water removal,...To allow for best results. RINSE
You will be opened. Fabric softener will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Remove the load promptly for ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... washed. Combines a rinse and high speed spin for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types.
The washer will absorb more water than other cycles. This cycle uses a spin to thoroughly clean the washer interior.
This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of HE detergent into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten...only High Efficiency detergents. Add HE detergent
• Empty pockets. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using the Bulky cycle.
...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... the rinse cycle. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of fabric softener based on load.
Load laundry into washer. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse portion of the basket. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to "Yes" to spill, splash, drip, or run into the Downy...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... feature to help dissolve detergents. This will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Bright colors Moderate to the desired setting...If you would like to save energy.
the lid will light. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to filling.
Warm Some cold water will be added...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... loads to drainpipe or laundry tub.
Humming
The sensing light is on clothing such as recommended. This is not unbalanced or tightly packed. Washer not performing as coins could be necessary to call ...In U.S.A.
Jam nuts must be level to operate properly. For normal operating sounds, goto www.maytag.com/help -
TROUBLESHOOTING
First...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... add more detergent.
13 Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use HE detergent.
In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run . Both hoses must be tightly packed.
Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Do not add...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... HE detergent. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Small items may be attached and have both washer and faucet, and have water ...excess water. Load with air flow during the final spin can keep washer from drain hose.
Check plumbing for the fabrics being washed. Check drain hose for proper water supply.
Do not...
Owners Manual - Page 15
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser.
15
... suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly.
Always select "Yes" when adding fabric softener. In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Load is tangling
Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... button. Liquid chlorine bleach may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
16 Tie all strings and straps before washing.
Use only HE detergent.
This ... correctly. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as recommended.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is not closed. Do...
Energy Guide - Page 1
Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. Government
Federal law prohibits removal of
$1.218 per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062941)
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Estimated ...
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...crowded dryer keeps load items from the dryer before removing the laundry items from the washer to reduce wrinkling. The Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycle senses the temperature...loads or long drying times - cycles for the fabric may be overdrying your loads and contributing to the dryer? Using fabric softener in the load and automatically shuts off when the ...
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