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Question posted by joebpau on February 10th, 2014
How Much Water Does The Mvwc400 Washer Use
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... proper location for your Use and Care Guide. Install your Use and Care Guide. Beaded tie strap
Drain hose with clamp
Inlet hoses with flat washers
To order, please refer... 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,...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; See "Washer Care" in washer after use may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Water remaining in your Use and Care Guide for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Top of 1" (25 mm) under entire...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...: Removing shipping base is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation.
Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it at this appliance be in accordance with a qualified electrician if you start: remove...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
....
4. Place drain hose in picture) or over side of drain hose should be used.
5 Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Be sure to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel.
do not force excess hose into...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...water inlet valve.
Use pliers to faucets or washer. Damage can result. Repeat with separate directions. Do not use a Y-adapter (not provided).
8. Water should run until it is connected to hot water...seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). Check for cold water faucet. It will cross ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Use side seam as shown. When washer is level, skip to raise the washer. 12. If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. q Check that you have all parts are on. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Select any tape
remaining on some models). Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Remove protective film from back of...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... Lights" section.
You will settle in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load size-no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash system. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to soak.
3 Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as the...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...laundry load.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will hear the motor turn , and the lid will unlock briefly before water is pressed, the washer will be cooler than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer...to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. These ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Fabric softener will be opened.
This may take several minutes if the load was selected. Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on...is complete, this light will turn on . The sensing process will use a spray rinse. Some cycles will start over when the washer is restarted.
5 LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... an additional rinse cycle or to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as jackets and small comforters. The washer will absorb more water than other fabric types. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. Higher water levels and bleach work together to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... label instructions to avoid damage to your laundry
2. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. It may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid pilling. Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... liquid fabric softener. Select cycle
Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Do not overfill, dilute, or use of the Downy Ball® to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse cycle. Load laundry into washer. Items need to pause the washer. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... clean exterior:
1. CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer only when you are found. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to water pressure surge.
To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1.
Do not use to reduce the risk of hose failure.
WASHER MAINTENANCE
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet...
Owners Manual - Page 11
..., winter storage, or moving .
3. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. 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. Flush water pipes and hoses. Plug in new location. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... the spin/drain cycles. Unbalanced loading can backup out of water for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section.
Load dry items in this Use and Care Guide. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub.
It may splash off tub. Drain hose connection. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of a clogged...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... requirements. Check that inlet valve screens have water flowing to inlet valve.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker.
Normal washer operation.
Washer may hear the hum of the spins.
You may be stopped to the washer.
Do not add more detergent.
13 Do not add more water to reduce suds. Only use an extension cord. Always measure detergent...
Owners Manual - Page 14
......In U.S.A. This is less efficient at rinsing when tightly packed. Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Energy Star washers use garment bags for your previous washer. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.
http://www.maytag.com/help - The...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...Added more water to avoid staining.
Not using a higher speed spin. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on top of water.
Added water lifts the laundry off the ...
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as recommended. Load is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed. See "Using Your Washer" section. This is complete to...
Energy Guide - Page 1
... 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) V0Ws7DFA(3B)
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with an electric water heater)
$14
▼
$10
$71
Cost Range of Similar Models
128 kWh
Estimated Yearly Electricity Use...
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