Stacked Washer/Dryer Maintenance Instructions - Maytag MLG21PD Installation Instructions Manual

STACKED WASHER/DRYER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Washer
Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Inspect inner glass door. If debris is present, wipe it off using a
damp cloth.
3. Inspect the colored seal/bellow between the door opening and
the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal/bellow to inspect
all areas under the seal/bellow and to check for foreign objects.
Seal/Bellow
4. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal/
bellow:
a) Mix a dilute solution, using 177 mL (3/4 cup) of liquid chlorine
bleach, and 3.8 L (1 gal.) of warm tap water.
b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the dilute solution, using
a damp cloth.
c) Let stand 5 minutes.
d) Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
n Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper use.
Maintenance Instructions:
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes
in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the
inside of the washer.
NOTES:
n Read these instructions completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
n If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing
the lower-right (QUICK CYCLE) button twice. However, this will
not immediately stop the cycle. The washer will continue with
several rinse and drain steps to ensure that all remaining bleach
is rinsed from the washer.
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To clean washer interior:
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Use liquid chlorine bleach:
Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add
160 mL (2/3 cup) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
compartment.
NOTE: Do not add any detergent. Use of more than 160 mL
(2/3 cup) of bleach will cause product damage over time.
3. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.
4. To start the Washer Cleanout cycle, first enter "Service Mode. "
Then press and hold the lower-right (QUICK CYCLE) button for
2 seconds. With the entire display flashing, press the center-
right button.
To exit out of the service mode and activate the clean wash
cycle, push the button, then turn the key.
NOTE: The door will lock, the basket will rotate 1/2 turn, then
the door will unlock and lock again, then the Washer Cleanout
Cycle will continue.
n The washer will not fill, but the basket will rotate while
the washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take
approximately 3 minutes.
5. The cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in
the washer.
a) If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed to
Step 7.
b) If any items are detected in the washer, "F-34" will be
displayed. Then the door will unlock.
n Enter the service mode and then press and hold the
lower-right (QUICK CYCLE) button to cancel the failure
code. Then repeat steps 1, 3, and 4 to start the cycle
again.
6. Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete.
7. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow
for better ventilation and drying of washer interior.