Washer Care - Maytag W10353871A Installation Instructions 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 inner glass door. If debris is present, wipe off debris
using damp cloth.
3. 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.
A. Seal/Bellow
4. 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.
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WASHER CARE

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Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in
combination with liquid chlorine 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 QUICK CYCLE button twice. However, this will
not immediately stop the cycle. The washer will continue with
several rinse and drain steps to ensure that all remaining
bleach is rinsed from the washer.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Use liquid chlorine bleach:
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.
3. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.
4. To start the Washer Cleanout cycle, first enter "Start
Operating Set-up." Then press and hold QUICK CYCLE for
1 second. With the entire display flashing, press BRIGHTS.
NOTE: The door will lock, the basket will rotate ½ turn, then
the door will unlock and lock again, then the Washer Cleanout
Cycle will continue.
■ The washer will not fill, but the basket will rotate while the
washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take
approximately 3 minutes.
5. 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 7.
b)
If any items are detected in the washer, "rL" or "F-34" will
be displayed. Then the door will unlock.
■
Press QUICK CYCLE to cancel the failure code. Then
repeat steps 1, 3, and 4 to start the cycle again.
6. Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete.
7. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly,
to allow for better ventilation and drying of washer interior.