Washer Maintenance - Maytag MVWC565FW 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
detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount
of 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
®
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
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 cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of
the washer.
g. Press the START/Pause button to start the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START/Pause once. After the cycle
has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from
washer.
10
Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine
Washer Cleaner tablet in the
®
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 cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of
the washer.
f. Press the START/Pause button to start the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START/Pause once. After the 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 Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find some residue
buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove residue from
the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel dry.
Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning.
The dispensers and trim are not removable. If your model has
a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer and clean it
before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an
all-purpose surface cleaner if needed.
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.