Washer Maintenance - Maytag MVWC465HW2 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 Effi ciency (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
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(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
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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/CANCEL button to start
the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START/PAUSE/CANCEL once. After
the cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse
cleaner from washer.
Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine
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Washer Cleaner tablet in the
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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/CANCEL button to start
the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START/PAUSE/CANCEL once. After
the cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse
bleach from washer.
Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1. This cycle will fi ll 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 fi nd some residue
buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove residue from the
dispensers, wipe them with an affresh
or a damp cloth and towel dry either before or after you run the
Clean Washer cycle. 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 an affresh Machine Cleaning Wipe, a soft, damp cloth,
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or a sponge to wipe away any spills. Use an affresh
Cleaning Wipe or only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning
external washer surfaces.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's fi nish,
do not use abrasive products.
Machine Cleaning Wipe
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Machine
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