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Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... 1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent directly into the dispenser, close...Maytag Neptune® washer is designed to use a high efficiency detergent such as it is important to pay close the dispenser lid. To avoid oversudsing, reduce the amount of the load, load size, and water hardness**. If color-safe bleach is to be used with soft water or with top-loading washers...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... a pause or soak period in the cycle. BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG® NEPTUNE® WASHER... Fills with the Wrong Temperature Water • Turn both faucets on inlet hoses at the faucets for front load washers. This is filling, the water temperature may become unbalanced and not spin out completely. For your safety...

Service Manual - Page 5

... SWITCHES ...4-2 TIMER REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT...4-3 SECTION 5. CABINET ASSEMBLY ...5 - 1 DOOR ASSEMBLY & HINGES ...5 - 1 Cabinet Vibration Absorber ...5-2 Door Latch Hoop ...5-2 FRONT PANEL ...5-2 TOP COVER ...5-3 DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ...5-3 FRONT SHROUD ASSEMBLY ...5-4 CABINET ASSEMBLY W/REAR ACCESS PANEL 5-5 SECTION 6. WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS 6 - 1 WATER VALVE...6 - 1 WATER LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH...

Service Manual - Page 9

...replaced with a properly grounded and polarized three (3) prong receptacle (Figure 1-6). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Be sure the connection is the personal responsibility of the washer...washer back into a properly grounded and polarized receptacle. When the washer is recommended. 8. Install the rubber feet, found in the installation package, on the water valve...

Service Manual - Page 10

...load... dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 27 ½"...washers and attaches to a properly grounded and polarized outlet. lbs 25in. lbs 18in. Total w ater usage is approximately 25 gallons; Plug power cord into a properly grounded 120 volt AC-approved electrical service. lbs) (± 3in. Power cord must be connected to water valv e. lbs. 30in. lbs) (± 3in. lbs) © 1998 Maytag...

Service Manual - Page 11

...; 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The machine control reads the inputs from the timer, option switches and pressure switch then send output signals to the motor control. - WASHER CONTROLS The control system in the washer, including the motor and motor control, user input switches, user indicator lights, the door latch and lock assembly, water valves, drain...

Service Manual - Page 12

...-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When input is present, this is opened and power for the water valves to the max extract ...condition, the signal will be run when the washer is energized through a user input switch on the control panel. When the water level switch is satisfied, the pressure switch circuit ...

Service Manual - Page 13

...in the water valve to regulate the water temperature with...washer. If the machine control commands a motor speed and direction but is located in a Prewash Tumble, Main Wash Tumble, Light Wash Tumble, or Rinse Tumble increment, the machine control will energize the line relay and begin the sequence timing defined for each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag...

Service Manual - Page 16

... during this time, the Door Lock Light Output (washers between Series 10 and 16 only) or the "On" Light Output (Series 17 and later Cycle Tumble-Pause Pattern Cotton/Sturdy ...machine control will continue to 16 only), and Water Valve Outputs are de-energized. Hand Washables 3 sec. - 27 sec. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. The Timer Motor Output will...

Service Manual - Page 22

...the wire harness from the washer. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING © 1998 Maytag Corporation 2-2 ELECTRICAL TESTS Water Valve Test Warning - Voltage ...water valve for use as follows: 1. The thermistor in the water valve changes in resistance in the resistance readings. Then, run a partial hot water fill and check the ohm resistance of the wax motor. The wax motor should be replaced...

Service Manual - Page 35

...loads and reduce the pressure to NO. Check the timer input circuits for a minimum pressure of BK 27 to start switch. and GY 26 to 10 psi. If the motor operates and the washer... if the motor is pressed forward by a weak spring in the water valve inlet hose near the dispener inlet. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 3. Set the timer dial into a 50 rpm tumble,...

Service Manual - Page 37

...Check also for a weak seam and replace if necessary. Carefully remove the excess flash and remount the boot gasket. Did the timer advance to the washer shutting down too soon or execessive ... the water valves. Door Leaks: Dispenser Does Not Dispense: Usually this occurs when the door is remounted into the shroud. The wax motors are loose. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation ...

Service Manual - Page 59

... of the bracket away from the washer. 6. WATER-CARRYING COMPONENTS Warning - While pulling the bracket away from the water valve connections of the machine. Shut off the water to the inlet hoses. 3. Remove dispenser bezel and raise the top cover to the unit. 2. orange & white wires - WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS © 1998 Maytag Corporation 6-1 Hot) and remove the...

Service Manual - Page 88

...in this with your 16008373 Manual for service manual 16008373, which replaces supplement two (16008373-02). GENERAL COMPONENT - WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS 9 WATER VALVE 9 DISPENSER ASSEMBLY 9 RECIRCULATION PUMP 10 DETERGENT HOSE 11 SECTION 9. MAH4000/MAH5500A CONTROL FACIA 1 SECTION 2. This Maytag Washer Service Manual supplement covers Models MAH4000 & MAH5500A. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION...

Service Manual - Page 89

...load...board. Drain hose attached to water valve. lbs. 90 in . lbs.) (+ 3 in . Water fill in the spin basket ...lbs.) 16010199 (16008373-03) 2 Revised 7/00 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company Motor Input: During Wash Tumble - 170 Watts ... readings taken with inlet washers and attached to pump and will accommodate 36" drain stand pipe. Cabinet Dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W...

Service Manual - Page 95

...P5 (WH11) Power Hot Water Valve P5 (WH11) Cold Water Valve P5 (WH11) Door Lock Wax Motor Bleach Water Valve Softener Water Valve Delay Light P5 (WH11... P2/4 (OR 40) P3/7 (YL 36) Line Relay Com (BK 27) P7/1 (OR7) P7/2 (BU 9) P7/4 (BR 14) Not ... 2) 16010199 (16008373-03) 8 Revised 7/00 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company ELECTRICAL INFORMATION FUNCTION Colors (Fabric Switch) Delicates...

Service Manual - Page 97

... series with the outer tub pump hose and the drain hose. (See Figure 8-4) FABRIC SOFTENER INLET HOSE BLEACH INLET HOSE Figure 8-2 As a result of this revision, a new dispenser bottom, water valve ... (16008373-03) 10 Revised 7/00 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company Water is directed to dedicated spouts on the water valve is activated the same as the previously used wax motor...

Service Manual - Page 109

...27...to 1 (MAH5500B) 14.1 to water valve. lbs. 18 ft. lbs.)... ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company...Washer (MAH5500B) 1000 RPM No ...load. GENERAL INFORMATION MAH5500B CONTROL FACIA (LED Screen) MAH7500 CONTROL FACIA (LCD Screen) SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY ELECTRICAL MOTOR POWER USAGE TUMBLER SPEED WATER USAGE HOSE LENGTHS DIMENSIONS 3.1 Cubic Feet 120 Volts, 60 Hz; Water...

Service Manual - Page 136

...as open and the door recheck; Replace motor control board 25 Motor tach signal Tach signal exists 1. Teardown & Wiring Information ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 3-6 Diag.Code ...condition only) 26 (Not Used) 28 Valve thermistor Abnormal high/low • Loose or pinched wires failure temperature or ohm • Bad water valve resistance seen 29 Sump thermistor Abnormal high/...

Service Manual - Page 141

...Maytag Appliances Sales Company 4-1 Water Valve Test The water valve... 4 Coil Water Valve Figure 4-1 The thermistor is > 7 RPM. Hit Cancel to the washer before beginning any service repair procedures. Place the washer into Service Mode...replacements and repairs, always check to actuate the door lock mechanism. Note: The relay on the valve to check the ohm resistance of the valve...

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