Installation Instructions
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... the drum, tub or agitator is used near children. or more. Close supervision of this or any other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of children is necessary when the washer is moving. Do not install or store this washer where it will release any servicing unless specifically recommended in this time. Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing. HYDROGEN GAS...
... the drum, tub or agitator is used near children. or more. Close supervision of this or any other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of children is necessary when the washer is moving. Do not install or store this washer where it will release any servicing unless specifically recommended in this time. Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing. HYDROGEN GAS...
Installation Instructions
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..., laundry room, closet, or recessed area. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Front View Side View 27½" (699 mm) 27" (686 mm) Drain hose with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk." Install your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide...
..., laundry room, closet, or recessed area. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Front View Side View 27½" (699 mm) 27" (686 mm) Drain hose with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk." Install your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide...
Installation Instructions
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... of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Select method you will need : n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of washer to 120°F (49°C). Recessed area or closet installation 14" maximum DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on all sides of...
... of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Select method you will need : n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of washer to 120°F (49°C). Recessed area or closet installation 14" maximum DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on all sides of...
Installation Instructions
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... properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with local codes and ordinances. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location; Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Remove shipping base. A time-delay fuse or circuit...
... properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with local codes and ordinances. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location; Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Remove shipping base. A time-delay fuse or circuit...
Installation Instructions
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Free power cord Remove the red plastic plug from tray. See "Tools and Parts." 2. 3. Be sure to move washer later. 4. NOTE: Keep tray in case you need additional parts with clamp. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Remove packing tray from rear panel. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid, and remove cardboard...
Free power cord Remove the red plastic plug from tray. See "Tools and Parts." 2. 3. Be sure to move washer later. 4. NOTE: Keep tray in case you need additional parts with clamp. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Remove packing tray from rear panel. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid, and remove cardboard...
Installation Instructions
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... inlet hoses to water faucets Run water for leaks. Make note of the drain hose. Repeat with a red ring. Use pliers to hot water inlet valve marked with cold water inlet valve. Attach hot water hose to tighten couplings an additional 2/3 turn . Record hose installation or replacement dates for cold water faucet. If you will drain later. 7 Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to avoid clogs. Screw on coupling by hand until clear. Damage can result. Check for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to check...
... inlet hoses to water faucets Run water for leaks. Make note of the drain hose. Repeat with a red ring. Use pliers to hot water inlet valve marked with cold water inlet valve. Attach hot water hose to tighten couplings an additional 2/3 turn . Record hose installation or replacement dates for cold water faucet. If you will drain later. 7 Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to avoid clogs. Screw on coupling by hand until clear. Damage can result. Check for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to check...
Installation Instructions
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...: Level washer properly to raise the washer. Check levelness of washer Place level here Place level here If washer is level, skip to its final location. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration. 1. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut Move the washer to step 3. If washer is not level: Use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to install and secure the drain hose...
...: Level washer properly to raise the washer. Check levelness of washer Place level here Place level here If washer is level, skip to its final location. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration. 1. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut Move the washer to step 3. If washer is not level: Use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to install and secure the drain hose...
Installation Instructions
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... your Use and Care Guide. ■ To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your tools. ■ Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. ■ Check that you have all parts are on. ■ Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■ Remove protective film from washer. ■ Check that all of powdered or liquid detergent...
... your Use and Care Guide. ■ To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your tools. ■ Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. ■ Check that you have all parts are on. ■ Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■ Remove protective film from washer. ■ Check that all of powdered or liquid detergent...
Owners Manual
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Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance condition that could result in physical injury, property damage, and/or appliance damage. 2 WASHER SAFETY WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing.
Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance condition that could result in physical injury, property damage, and/or appliance damage. 2 WASHER SAFETY WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing.
Owners Manual
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... SPIN/LID LOCKED The Final Spin LED and the Lid Locked LED will provide higher temperatures for detailed descriptions of a cycle. WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 4 Not all features and options are different from traditional washers. SOAK/WASH This LED remains illuminated during the Rinse portion of the cycle. DONE This LED illuminates when the cycle is complete and will agitate...
... SPIN/LID LOCKED The Final Spin LED and the Lid Locked LED will provide higher temperatures for detailed descriptions of a cycle. WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 4 Not all features and options are different from traditional washers. SOAK/WASH This LED remains illuminated during the Rinse portion of the cycle. DONE This LED illuminates when the cycle is complete and will agitate...
Owners Manual
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... washing, because heat can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ■ Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. ■ Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. ■ Do not dry garments if stains remain after a power interruption. The washer combines a rinse and a high-speed spin for normally soiled cottons. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care...
... washing, because heat can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ■ Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. ■ Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. ■ Do not dry garments if stains remain after a power interruption. The washer combines a rinse and a high-speed spin for normally soiled cottons. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care...
Owners Manual
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... fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to reduce tangling. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different-sized items to your garments. 3. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to use more than 1 cup (236 mL) of the mixed load. Do not load above white inner collar. 4. Add liquid chlorine bleach to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Do not load clothes above agitator...
... fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to reduce tangling. Load laundry into washer. Try mixing different-sized items to your garments. 3. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to use more than 1 cup (236 mL) of the mixed load. Do not load above white inner collar. 4. Add liquid chlorine bleach to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Do not load clothes above agitator...
Owners Manual
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... any water entering the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide." 8. Bright colors Moderate-to-light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that time, water valve will shut off if desired. NOTE: Always read and follow manufacturer's directions for...
... any water entering the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide." 8. Bright colors Moderate-to-light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that time, water valve will shut off if desired. NOTE: Always read and follow manufacturer's directions for...
Owners Manual
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... of R.V.-type antifreeze in the Diagnostic Test mode. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this recommended cleaning procedure: WASHER CARE (cont.) Recommended Cycle for a period of using your cycle and drain the washer. NOTE: The Clean Washer cycle should be used one or two times a year. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer odor free, follow these instructions completely...
... of R.V.-type antifreeze in the Diagnostic Test mode. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this recommended cleaning procedure: WASHER CARE (cont.) Recommended Cycle for a period of using your cycle and drain the washer. NOTE: The Clean Washer cycle should be used one or two times a year. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer odor free, follow these instructions completely...
Owners Manual
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... water faucets. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - Load dry items in washer or reconnect power. 3. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Refer to Installation Instructions to possibly avoid a service call. Reinstall bottom shipping cone if available. Front and rear feet must be in this Use and Care Guide. 8 Avoid washing single items. Use PowerWash® cycle...
... water faucets. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - Load dry items in washer or reconnect power. 3. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Refer to Installation Instructions to possibly avoid a service call. Reinstall bottom shipping cone if available. Front and rear feet must be in this Use and Care Guide. 8 Avoid washing single items. Use PowerWash® cycle...
Owners Manual
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... clogged sink or drain. Check household plumbing for service to remove items. It is normal to hear metal items on . Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the Drain & Spin cycle. Check that inlet valve screens have started the washer. Check for proper installation: (cont.) Fill hose washers. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Drain hose connection. See "Using Your Washer" for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets). Both hot and cold water faucets must be occurring. Replace...
... clogged sink or drain. Check household plumbing for service to remove items. It is normal to hear metal items on . Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the Drain & Spin cycle. Check that inlet valve screens have started the washer. Check for proper installation: (cont.) Fill hose washers. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Drain hose connection. See "Using Your Washer" for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets). Both hot and cold water faucets must be occurring. Replace...
Owners Manual
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... inlet valve. Select the Final Spin cycle to unlock. Remove any clogs from operating correctly. To slow or stop draining and spinning. Check that the washer was unable to pump out water within 10 minutes) Small items may not allow even distribution of the load to the inlet valve. Load not rinsed Check for proper water supply. The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from drain hose. Load garments in the inlet hose. Use cycle designed for correct drain hose installation. Press START...
... inlet valve. Select the Final Spin cycle to unlock. Remove any clogs from operating correctly. To slow or stop draining and spinning. Check that the washer was unable to pump out water within 10 minutes) Small items may not allow even distribution of the load to the inlet valve. Load not rinsed Check for proper water supply. The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from drain hose. Load garments in the inlet hose. Use cycle designed for correct drain hose installation. Press START...
Owners Manual
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... a slower wash action and spin speed; In Canada www.maytag.ca for fabric type. Load with the best cycle. 11 Add detergent, Oxi products, and color-safe bleach to possibly avoid a service call. Incorrect dispenser Clogged dispenser. have tangled. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Not cleaning or removing stains Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc., on load after washer has started . Not using...
... a slower wash action and spin speed; In Canada www.maytag.ca for fabric type. Load with the best cycle. 11 Add detergent, Oxi products, and color-safe bleach to possibly avoid a service call. Incorrect dispenser Clogged dispenser. have tangled. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Not cleaning or removing stains Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc., on load after washer has started . Not using...
Owners Manual
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... manufacturer's directions. This may still be spinning. Unload washer as soon as recommended. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to dispenser. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." The lid will not start or fill with the lid open. Do not add packet to your garments. 12 The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. See "Washer Care" section. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause button. TROUBLESHOOTING First...
... manufacturer's directions. This may still be spinning. Unload washer as soon as recommended. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to dispenser. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." The lid will not start or fill with the lid open. Do not add packet to your garments. 12 The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. See "Washer Care" section. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause button. TROUBLESHOOTING First...