Washer Maintenance - Maytag MVWX655DW1 Use And Care Manual

WASHER MAINTENANCE

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, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the
"Installation Instructions" for more information.
WASHER CARE
Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer
Clean and Performing at its Best
1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the
HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the
amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the
recommended amount because that may increase the rate
at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your
washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.
2. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not
exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better
job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent
accumulate.
3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help dry
out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing
residue.
Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer
Read these instructions completely before beginning the
routine cleaning processes recommended below. This washer
maintenance procedure should be performed, at a minimum,
once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs
sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may
otherwise accumulate in your washer.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions
provided above, and use this recommended monthly cleaning
procedure:
Clean Washer Cycle
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes
in combination with affresh
®
or liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside of the washer.
Begin procedure
1. affresh Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure
®
(Recommended for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Place an affresh Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of
®
the washer basket.
c. Do not place an affresh
in the detergent dispenser.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer
when following this procedure.
e. Close the washer lid.
f. Select the Clean Washer cycle.
g. Press the START/Pause button to begin the cycle. The
Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press Power/Cancel. (For models with
no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/Pause for
three seconds). After the Clean Washer cycle has stopped,
run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.
10
Washer Cleaner
Washer Cleaner tablet
®
WASHER CARE (cont.)
2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing
or items.
b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach
to the bleach compartment.
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage
over time.
c. Close the washer lid.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical
to the washer when following this procedure.
e. Select the Clean Washer cycle.
f. Press the START/Pause button to begin the cycle. The
Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press Power/Cancel. (For models with
no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/Pause for
three seconds). After the Clean Washer cycle has stopped,
run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.
Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1. This cycle will fill to a water level higher than in normal wash
cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water line for
normal wash cycle.
2. During this cycle, there will be some agitation and spinning to
increase the removal of soils.
After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow
for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills.
Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer
surfaces.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not
use abrasive products.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you are home.
If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow
these steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to water-pressure surge.