Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses - Maytag MHWE200XW Use And Care Manual

Cleaning Your Washer

Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Inspect the colored seal/bellow between the door opening and
the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal/bellow to inspect
all areas under the seal/bellow and to check for foreign objects.
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A. Seal/Bellow
3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal/
bellow, using the procedure that follows.
a) Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid
chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the dilute solution, using a
damp cloth.
c) Let stand 5 minutes.
d) Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
■ Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
■ Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper use.
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in
combination with AFFRESH ®
bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer.
NOTES:
■ Read these instructions completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
■ If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing
the POWER/CANCEL button twice. However, this will not
immediately stop the cycle. The machine will continue with
several rinse and drain steps to ensure that all remaining
AFFRESH ® washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach is rinsed
from the washer.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Using the AFFRESH washer cleaner (Recommended):
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Add one AFFRESH washer cleaner tablet to the washer drum.
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If using liquid chlorine bleach:
3. Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add 2/3 cup
(160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Use of more than
2/3 cup (160 mL) of bleach will cause product damage over
time.
4. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer.
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washer cleaner or liquid chlorine
5. Select the CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle.
6. Press START/PAUSE.
NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock
again, and then the cycle will continue.
The machine will not fill, but the basket will rotate while the
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washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take
approximately 3 minutes.
7. The cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in
the washer.
a) If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed to
Step 8.
If the Wash LED light flashes, the door will unlock. Remove
b)
clothing or items in the washer.
■ Press POWER/CANCEL to cancel the flashing LED light.
Then repeat steps 1, 2, and 6 to start the cycle again.
8. Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete.
9. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly, to allow
for better ventilation and drying of washer interior.
Always do the following to maintain washer freshness
■ Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
■ Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to allow for better
ventilation and drying of washer interior.
■ Repeat the cleaning procedure monthly.
■ If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the machine
freshness, please evaluate your installation and usage conditions
for other causes.
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally
wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Use mild
soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning.
1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever. See
"Using the Dispenser." Remove the drawer.
2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener and bleach
compartments).
3. Wash the parts under running water.
NOTE: Do not wash components in the dishwasher.
4. Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to the drawer.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.