Washer Maintenance - Maytag W11099670B Use And Care Manual

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after five 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 with affresh
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. Procedure for using affresh
(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 CLEAN WASHER with affresh
g. Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button to begin the
cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described
below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt the cycle. If the cycle
must be interrupted, touch POWER. After the Clean Washer
with affresh cycle has stopped, run a Drain & Spin cycle with
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the Extra Rinse option to rinse cleaner from washer.
12
cycle
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Washer Cleaner
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Washer Cleaner tablet in the
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cycle.
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WASHER CARE (cont.)
2. Procedure for using chlorine bleach (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 with affresh
f. Touch and hold 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, touch POWER. After the Clean Washer cycle
has stopped, run a Drain & Spin cycle with Extra Rinse option
to rinse cleaner from washer.
Description of Clean Washer with affresh
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 an affresh
or 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 tray, however, remove
the tray and clean it with an affresh
or a damp cloth and towel dry 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 or a soft, damp cloth or
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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.
cycle.
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Machine Cleaning Wipe
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