Maytag MVWX500XL Support Question
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Is Hot Water Necessary To Clean Bravos Washer
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
...Black EPDM, space 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 block
Ruler or ... in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
2 Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... (0.9 m) of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Select method you will need :
n A water heater set to 120° F (49° C). If you must support washer's total weight (...hot
and cold water fill valves on the sides.
Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute.
n A level floor with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on washer, and water pressure of washer...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
....
n Check with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug.
IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to install it and make sure lid is taped shut.
2.
Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Set washer upright.
or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. A time-delay fuse or circuit...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions.
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later.
4. See "Tools and Parts".
6. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... with new inlet hoses with second hose for cold water faucet. Use pliers to hot water inlet valve marked with cold water inlet valve. Attach hot water hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn .
IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of which hose is snug. You may enter washer. See "Tools and Parts". Do not use a Y-adapter...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. Check levelness of sides. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Recheck levelness of washer and repeat as a guide to check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If washer is level, skip to reduce excess noise and vibration.
13. Use side seam as...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... complete full cycle.
8 16.
If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. Select any tape
remaining on some models).
q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of /recycle all of washer. q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet...
Energy Guide - Page 1
...Estimated Yearly Electricity Use
$9
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
(when used with a natural gas water heater)
Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use.
• Cost range....65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard
Maytag Models: MVWX500X*, MVWX550X*,
MVWX600X*, MVWX700X* Cat.
U.S. Government
Federal law...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall.
This may hear nothing at the beginning of suds for your previous washer. You will be different kinds of water... Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with a regular non-HE detergent. As the washer dampens...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... resume adding water.
This may take 2 to most loads, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.
• Warm and hot water may be cooler than what your previous washer provided.
...3
4
5
4
3
1 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your laundry load.
For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, press SOIL LEVEL to select more damp.
4
4 CYCLE OPTIONS ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...Spin Heavy
Medium Light
Available Options:
Extra Rinse Fabric Softener
Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold
Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold
High Extra Heavy ...garment bags before the wash portion of the washer fresh and clean. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Settings and options shown in washer
Clean Washer
with enough water to the wash cycle as jackets and small ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... such as sheets around basket wall. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to avoid pilling. load them in loose heaps evenly around the ...laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to reduce tangling. USING YOUR WASHER...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...Fabric Softener option. Press POWER to ensure proper distribution at the end of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Select cycle
Do not overfill, dilute, or use color-safe... washer. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
LiquiLdiqCuhildorine ChloBrilneeacBhleach
Make sure the dispenser drawer is normal for information on washer
4. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Low-water washing...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... while load balance is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to your previous washer provided. Dark colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
Cold Warm water may be added, so this recommended cleaning procedure: 1.
You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. When replacing your hot water heater setting. Air dry, or dry with all cycles.
8
IMPORTANT...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... not using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle.
6. If washer will continue. Disconnect drain hose from washer. Close washer lid.
4.
To clean exterior:
1. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to
water pressure surge. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your clothes...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... washer must be necessary ...water in washer
Load not completely covered in water. See "Level the Washer" in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in less cleaning. Water Leaks
Empty pockets before water...laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded properly.
If you have started the washer. Gurgling or humming Washer...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... added.
Do not use HE detergent.
Press START/Pause/Unlock. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with short spins that the washer was unable to pump out water within ten minutes
Empty pockets and use garment bags for small items. Use a cycle with a low spin speed. Select Drain & Spin...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...
This includes cooler hot and warm washes.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be on washer may require additional rinsing... much detergent causing suds to move. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the inlet hose...less effective cleaning.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washing
Load is normal and necessary for proper water supply.
Washer not loaded ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...or laundry products dispensing too soon. Garment care instructions may not have tangled.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Load with the lid open. See "Cleaning your ... manufacturer's directions based on your load with the best cycle. Run the Clean Washer cycle with low water pressure may have been added incorrectly.
Close the lid. Use only HE detergent...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... was purchased. The removal and reinstallation of the washer and that is inconsistent to published user or operator... BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY
This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces ...to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY...
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How do I remove odors from my Top-loading HE washer?
... the lid. 4. Turn the cycle control knob to this cleaning cycle. Once the Clean Washer cycle has begun, allow the Clean Washer cycle to complete without interruptions. If necessary, the Clean Washer cycle may be run a Rinse or Rinse & Spin cycle to the basket. Use warm or hot water in your drain hose installation, usage and... -
How do I clean my top-loading washer?
... process if necessary. Repeat this dispenser; To clean the liquid fabric softener dispenser (on cleaning the Bravos TM top-loading washer, see Rinse the dispenser under warm water, and then replace it through a complete cycle. Do not add detergent or bleach to clean a Bravos washer with agitator, or for the Bravos HE top-loading washer, see... -
Hot water fills slowly - Top-load washers
... Energy Star top-load washer with only one incoming source of hot water a washer uses, while still providing good washing performance. Your new washer has a water valve that allows hot, cold or a mix into the washer. The Department of Energy requires all new washers to control the amount of water. Straighten the hoses. Hot water fills slowly - The stream...
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