Maytag MFS18PDFTS Installation And Maintenance Manual page 3

Always strictly comply with the instructions that are written on the laundry chemicals-, laundry aids-,
dry-cleaning solvents- and disinfectants packaging to avoid personal injury. Keep these agents out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
Do not tamper the washer-extractor controls and do not bypass the safety instructions and the warnings.
Do not use some means on the soap dispenser lid to hold it open by filling or when the machine operates.
The discharge or splashing of hazardous liquid can cause serious scalding and burning.
Do not operate the appliance when parts are broken or missing or when covers are open. The appliance
may not be operated until the fixed guards are put correctly in place.
The appliance must not be stored, installed or exposed to the weather, extreme low or high temperature
and humidity levels. Do not hose down the washer. NEVER allow the appliance to get wet.
Check the functioning of the door lock mechanism on regular base. NEVER bypass the doorlock mechanism.
Disconnect the power and close all water and steam supply before cleaning, servicing and at the end of each
operating day.
Out of the venting at the back of the washer can escape warm vapor or and hot air. Do not cover the vent
but protect it sufficiently. It serves air gap and as a vapor outlet to prevent pressure building in the washer.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in the service manual or published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
Only qualified service personnel may open the appliance to carry out servicing.
Information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician familiar with proper
and safe procedures to be followed when repairing an electrical appliance. All tests and repairs should be
performed by a qualified service technician equipped with proper tools and measuring devices. All component
replacements should be made by a qualified service technician using only factory approved replacement
parts.
Improper assembly or adjustment may occur if service or repair is attempted by persons other then qualified
service technicians or if parts other then approved replacement parts are used. Improper assembly or adjustment
can create hazardous conditions.
There can be a risk of injury or electrical shock while performing services or repairs. Injury or electrical shock
can be serious or even fatal. Consequently, extreme caution should be taken while performing voltage checks
on individual components or a product. PLEASE NOTE: Except as necessary to perform a particular in servicing
a product, the electrical power supply should ALWAYS be disconnected when servicing a product.
All industrial (OPL - On Premise Laundry) washers are designed for use in Laundry with professionally
trained attendants.
Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door.
Any Water or Steam Leaks Must Be Repaired Immediately. Closed supply immediately.
If any problems or failures should arise, immediately contact your dealer, serviceman or manufacturer.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the manuals without previous notice.
! WARNING -- CAUTION
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, and additionally
an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
! WARNING -- CAUTION
In order to minimize the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury, THIS WASHER MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED. Never plug in or direct-wire an appliance unless it is properly grounded in accordance
with all local and national codes.
If more appliances in the same location, mutual grounding must be applied where possible.
WARNING -- CAUTION
!
The washer extractor is intended to be permanently connected, it MUST be secured mounted
to a NON-COMBUSTIBLE, adequate floor structure. A concrete foundation is required. Metal reinforced
wood floors are NOT allowed due to the risk of fire and excessive vibrations.
NEVER install the washer on an upper floor or over a basement without a load support designed
by a structural engineer.
WARNING - Although the appliance may be in the „off" position, there is still electrical power to the switch
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supply terminals.
! WARNING - When power supply has been switched off wait for at least 10 minutes before starting inspection
or servicing the washer. Before starting inspection of frequency inverter, check for residual voltage across main
circuit terminals + and -. This voltage must be below 30 VDC before you can access the inverter for inspection.
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