Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses; Moving And Storage - Maytag MTW5720TQ0 Use & Care Manual

Temperature Guide
Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics
Hot Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Warm Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Cool Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
Cold Dark colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), detergents do not dissolve
well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments).
8. You can customize your wash by adding rinse Options to your cycle selections. This knob
has settings for:
Extra Rinse - Selecting this option provides a second rinse. An Extra Rinse can be
added to any wash cycle.

Cleaning Your Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the
outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL)
of detergent. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot
water. Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models):
1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and squeezing, while pushing upward
with thumbs.
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener dispenser. To avoid damage to
the washer or clothing, do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed
or add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric softener only.
Cycle Signal - A tone will sound at the end of the cycle. The sound level cannot be
adjusted.
Extra Rinse & Cycle Signal - This option combines both a Extra Rinse and a Cycle
Signal at the end of the wash cycle.
9. Push in the Timer knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the
wash time when using a small water level setting. Pull out the Timer knob to start the
washer.
To stop or restart your washer:
To stop the washer at any time, push in the Timer knob.
To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Timer knob.

WASHER CARE

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, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent
marker.
Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or
moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Winterizing your washer
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-
type antifreeze into the basket.
2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and
remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Water Inlet Hoses

Moving and Storage

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