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Question posted by romeopim on June 13th, 2014

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Installation Instructions - Page 2

... REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686...Use and Care Guide. Install your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... 39" (990 mm) high; Select method you need : n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. Water remaining in washer after use may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of hot and cold water fill valves on the sides. If a closet door or louvered door is...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to a gas pipe. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and ...this time. 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is recommended. n This washer is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location; If a mating...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... into standpipe (shown in place on bottom of drain hose should be used. 5 Be sure to move washer later. 4. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. See "Tools and Parts". 6. Attach drain hose to free from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Remove packing...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...and have water flowing to water faucets Run water for future reference. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must use old hoses. If you are found. 11. Damage can result. Repeat ...inlet valves. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water faucet. Repeat this step with separate directions. Water...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... front using lid, as needed. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to raise the washer. Recheck levelness of washer. Check levelness of washer. 15. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on top edges of washer and repeat as shown. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to turn the leveling foot...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... outlet. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that all packaging materials. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on washer. q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Remove protective film from back...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... 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 Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Models: MVWX500X*, MVWX550X*, MVWX600X*, MVWX700X* Cat. U.S.

Owners Manual - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. It may take several minutes before ...detergents are different from those of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be added. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. You will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...your load. • Slower spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but will leave your laundry load. Press START/Pause/ Unlock again to resume the cycle. 3 CYCLE MODIFIERS When ...select a cycle, its default modifiers will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will turn on the lid lock mechanism. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...items, load evenly. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. IMPORTANT: Items need to move freely for tips and more information ...tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and...

Owners Manual - Page 7

.... Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. Pour a measured amount of a cycle. Overfilling dispenser will be selected to turn on washer 4. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be dispensed into tray, always follow manufacturer's directions for a small amount of cleaning...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... to save energy. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Cold Warm water may find laundry product residue leftover in soil removal and to check for that bleed or fade Light soils...garments If you select a cycle, the default settings for load unbalance. You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. NOTE: Not all options are available with a permanent marker. 9. Then close...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... both water faucets, disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will pour into basket opening. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... as final amounts of water for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded properly. Check the following for ... firm contact with the floor and locked. Fill hoses not attached tightly. Washer not performing as comforters or poly-filled... www.maytag.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in this Use and Care Guide. Washer may ...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... the recommended cycle/speed spin for small items. Use a cycle with a low spin speed. The washer senses the dry load with high spin speeds. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in the load,...First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your garment. To remove extra...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... match your previous washer. Washer is less efficient at rinsing when load is tightly packed. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for ...final spin can keep washer from regular detergent can cause items near the top of the load to inlet valve. Washer not loaded properly. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, ...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to improve cleaning. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to possibly avoid a service call. Not using the Start/Pause/Unlock button. Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Liquid chlorine bleach may...

Owners Manual - Page 14

..., so these parts that prevent function of the washer and that have been removed, altered, or cannot be provided by Maytag. 5. If you also may not apply to ...normal, single-family household use of products not approved by a Maytag designated service company. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited warranty printed in the...

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