Washer Maintenance - Maytag MHW3505FW Use & 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
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marker.
Check that the old washers are not stuck on the washer
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inlet valves.
Use new washers in the new inlet hoses to ensure
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a proper seal.
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 or hot water washes 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 door slightly ajar between
uses to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup
of odor-causing residue.
4. Periodically clean residue from all interior surfaces
of the glass window. For better care, wipe the entire
inside of the glass door with a damp cloth.
Cleaning Your Front-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 Door Seal
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items
from the washer.
2. Inspect the gray-colored seal between the door opening
and the drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back
the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check
for foreign objects.
WASHER CARE (cont.)
3. If stained areas or soil buildup is found, wipe down
these areas of the seal using either of the following two
procedures:
a. affresh Machine Cleaning Wipes Procedure:
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i. When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the
rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with
the textured side of an affresh
Wipe.
b. Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using ¾ cup (177 mL)
of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of
warm tap water.
ii. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using
a damp cloth.
iii. Let stand 5 minutes.
iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach.
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Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions
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for proper use.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water
volumes in combination with affresh
regular liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside
of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to
enhance cleaning in this special cycle.
IMPORTANT: Do not use thickened, easy-pour, or no-splash
bleach when running the Clean Washer with affresh
excess suds may occur.
NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning
the cleaning process.
Begin Procedure
1. Clean Washer with affresh
(Recommended for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing
or items.
b. Use an affresh Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft, damp
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cloth or sponge to clean the inside door glass.
c. Add an affresh
Washer Cleaner tablet to the
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washer drum.
d. Do not add the affresh
to the dispenser drawer.
e. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when following this procedure.
f. Close the washer door.
g. Select the Clean Washer with affresh
h. On some models: Select the Fresh Hold
help dry the washer interior after the cycle is complete.
NOTE: The washer remembers your last option
selection and will use it for future wash cycles until
you deselect that option. While the fan is ON, the
washer door will lock. To unlock the door, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
i. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The
Clean Washer with affresh
described below.
Machine Cleaning
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Washer Cleaner or
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cycle as
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Cycle Procedure
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Washer Cleaner tablet
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cycle.
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option to
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Cycle Operation is
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