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Installation Instructions - Page 3

...door is not recommended. Select method you will be needed.) Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of washer to weather or in low temperatures. n A grounded electrical outlet...4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of wash tub. Floor standpipe drain system IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will need a sump pump system...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... is not available, it and make sure lid is properly grounded. n Check with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is recommended that the ground path is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is recommended...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...Be sure to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray.... Free power cord If clamp is not already in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of laundry...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer. 15. Recheck levelness of front using lid, as shown. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Adjust leveling feet Jam nut...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will settle in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to a traditional agitator-style washer. For example, you may take several minutes before water is the low-water washplate wash system. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...washer. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. The motor sounds may also come on your laundry...the correct amount of fabric and soils being washed. The sensing light may change at different stages in a cool water wash, some warm water may also hear water ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will use a spray rinse. If you need to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. DONE Once the cycle...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... are lightly soiled. Higher water levels and bleach work together to keep the inside of the washer fresh and clean. Use hot water for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on all models. Do not tightly pack basket. Use once...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry 2. Add HE detergent • Empty pockets. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...with liquid chlorine bleach. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to... the rinse portion of liquid fabric softener. Items need to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the cycle. 6. Try mixing ...250 mL). Load laundry into washer.

Owners Manual - Page 9

... Clean and/or Extra Rinse option, turn the knob for load unbalance. the lid will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is normal operation. Select wash temperature 9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Once you would like to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will continue. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you are found. Unplug or disconnect power to reduce the risk of the...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... reconnect power. 3. Flush water pipes and hoses. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions...

Owners Manual - Page 12

...Installation Instructions. Gurgling or humming Washer may not be in contact with the floor and locked. Drain hose connection. The load...washer. Feet may be out of plywood under the Lid." See "Level the Washer" in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Tighten fill-hose connection. Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Select RINSE & SPIN. http://www.maytag.com/help - Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Lid must be stopped to reduce suds. This is power to ...faucets must be turned on. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Washer may be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load ...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...extra suds, select RINSE & SPIN. Load not rinsed Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on . Always measure ...washer is normal. Load with lower spin speeds remove less water than traditional top-load washers. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser. 15 Adding detergent on load after washing ...Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to the selected cycle. http://www.maytag.com/help - See "Using Your Washer" section. Added more water to move. This ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... damage fabrics. Liquid chlorine bleach may not have been damaged before washing. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Be sure to match your Washer" section. http://www.maytag.com/help - Using wrong or too much detergent. Close the lid. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our...

Owners Manual - Page 17

... number label located on the product. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Maytag dealer to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Damage resulting from warranty coverage. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes...

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