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Question posted by sher00581 on September 1st, 2011

Top Loading Washer Empties Into Slop Sink. Grey Water And Smell.

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Installation Instructions - Page 2

...LOCATION 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 ... steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers To order, please refer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm... (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers)...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ... (76 mm) Minimum diameter for winterizing information. Secure drain hose with water and load) of 0" (0 mm) clearance on washer, and water pressure of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) above ...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...by a qualified electrician. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is recommended that the ground path is equipped with the... sound shield to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to install it is recommended that a qualified electrician...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

See "Tools and Parts". Do not use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets Run water for cold water faucet. Use pliers to faucets or washer. Repeat this step with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of hose...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...water faucets are now installed. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Read "Washer Use" in your washer...your tools. Close lid. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. 16. Plug into a grounded 3 prong ...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... all, as the washer determines the correct water level for your previous washer. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to determine the correct water level for the best performance. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of suds for the load. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... will hear the motor turn the basket in your laundry load. If the sensing light is on, the washer is locked and cannot be used to automatically add a second rinse to select less wash time, if needed . You will unlock briefly before water is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on all models...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...® work together to shorten drying times for the load. The washer spins the load at different stages in an agitator-style washer, this cycle to the load. SPIN You will hear sounds similar to complete a load after a power failure. Extra Rinse is complete, this cycle for proper water removal, based on the care label. This cycle...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...laundry 2. load them in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Try mixing different sized items to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 6 Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. Load... Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Sort and prepare your garments. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...the last rinse. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. HE detergents are made to the bottom of suds for information on washer 4. Do not overfill ...then press POWER/cancel to choose your load size. Do not overfill or dilute. Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. Pour a measured amount of cleaning washer dispenser trays. Add HE detergent to ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser trays. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after cycle has...tray out until you select a cycle, the default settings for load unbalance. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Select cycle modifiers 10. Select Start/Pause...

Owners Manual - Page 9

.... Turn on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a medium-size load. 9 Because some water may stay in basket and run a Rinse and Spin cycle to wipe up any remaining water into washer basket. 7. To winterize washer: 1. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to avoid damaging product over edge...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... clogged sink or drain. Use Bulky cycle for flexing or sagging. Gurgling or humming Washer may hear the hum of water for any kinks in washer drain system. Water Leaks Empty pockets before water is normal to hear metal items on (indicating the washer was unable to the washer. Load could unbalance washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... be closed for washer to pump out water within ten minutes Empty pockets and use garment bags for small items. Use a cycle with lower spin speeds remove less water than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet or spin light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... completely covered in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Reduce tangling by mixing types of water. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of load items. Use the recommended cycle for assistance and to the selected cycle. Added more moisture than traditional top-load washers. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in hoses.

Owners Manual - Page 13

...washer from regular detergent can occur if load is started. Homes with the lid open. Soils may result in residual powder in the dispenser. Empty...water still in seams before starting wash load. The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. 13 The suds from operating correctly. See the Cycle Guide to match your load... or laundry products ...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance,...the Use and Care Guide for the replacement of the washer and that existed when this limitation may not apply to ... & Care Guide. If you think you . MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the limited ...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

Top-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MVWC200X, MVWC400X, MVWC450X, MVWX500X, MVWX600X, MVWX700X, MVWC300X, MVWX550X Washer dimensions OVERALL DIMENSIONS 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686...on the sides. Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Dimensions are minimum required. Ref. Top of washer to reduce noise transfer. Laundry tub drain system 41/2" (114 mm) 30" (762 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm...

Warranty Information - Page 1

...to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED... damages, so these parts that prevent function of the washer and that existed when this limited warranty. If outside... section of the Use & Care Guide. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces the ...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... Electricity Use $9 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with a natural gas water heater) Your 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...

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