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Installation Instructions - Page 2

... Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in the top of your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... for companion appliances and clearances for ease of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; You will need: n A water heater set to weather or in temperatures below the top of wash tub. Floor standpipe drain system IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will need . If a closet door...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... free access to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Place drain hose in place on bottom of drain hose, slide it over side of drain hose should be used. 5 Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve marked with separate directions. It will cross over each other when attached correctly. 7. You may enter washer. Damage can result. In most standard configurations, hoses will drain later. 6 Screw coupling by hand until it is...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to prop washer with beaded tie strap. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block. Check levelness of front using...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... Less Water Washplate Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with a regular non-HE detergent. HE detergents are different from those of water as with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket... Expect At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear a clicking and hum at all, as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to determine the...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...wash time is spinning, it may be set to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. EXTRA RINSE This option can be cooler than diluting detergent as done in to start over when the washer is working properly. Press and hold 3 sec to select a cycle for your laundry... second time, the washer will use the warmest wash water safe for tough stains. Unlike traditional washers, the load is added...

Owners Manual - Page 5

.... The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will be opened. Some cycles will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. DONE Once the ...load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be added if ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Machine-wash silks, hand-washed fabrics Delicate Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent Rinse & Spin Hot Warm... features a spray rinse. Also use for others because they will fill with enough water to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Higher water levels and bleach ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry 2. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. Low-water washing... Add a measured amount of detergent to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 HE detergents are made to use. Sort...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to "Yes" to seal it, and place on your wash cycle. 8 Turn cycle knob to reduce tangling. Do not allow the use color-safe bleach ... the START/Pause/ Unlock button again to pause the washer. Try mixing different sized items to choose your load size. Load laundry into washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to start the wash cycle. This will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable garments...cycle, select the desire wash temperature by turning the Temperature knob to your previous washer provided. This may be cooler than 10 minutes the water will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... reduce the risk of hose failure. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a permanent marker. CLEANING YOUR...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... remove antifreeze, if used. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Before using again, run washer through BULKY cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Place packing tray from back of washer. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... on clothing such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky cycle for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as recommended. For normal operating sounds, goto www.maytag.com/help - It may not be unbalanced. It is normal to hear...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... supply. Check for any blown fuses. Ensure there is power to fill appropriately) Check for washer to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Lid must be attached and have not become clogged. Not...more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that inlet valve screens have water flowing to inlet valve....

Owners Manual - Page 14

... top of the load to develop dry spots during the final spin. Use cycle designed for proper installation. The washer may be tightly packed or unbalanced. Check drain hose for the fabrics being washed. Both hoses must be attached and have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve. Remove any clogs...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... Use the recommended cycle for fabric type. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of garments being washed. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser...dry items only. Load dispenser before adding the load items. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started. Cycles that use spray rinsing will be wetter than ...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... stopped or paused using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Fabric damage can occur if washer is not closed. Liquid chlorine bleach may not have been added incorrectly. Solution Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting wash load. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. See...

Energy Guide - Page 1

Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Model: MVWC400X* Cat. V0Ws7DFA(3B) Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water ...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...

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