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- Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHER USE & CARE GUIDE W10117890A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ..............3 WASHER USE..............14 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........5 Starting Your Washer ............14 Tools and Parts ..............5 WASHER CARE ..............16 Location Requirements ............5 Cleaning Your Washer............. 16 Drain System ..............6 Water Inlet Hoses ............ -
Page 3: Washer Safety
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the washer. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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Page 5: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the Alternate Parts washer basket. Your installation may require additional parts. For information on ordering, please refer to the toll-free phone numbers on the front page of the Use and Care Guide. Tools needed for connecting the drain hose and water inlet hoses: If You Have: You Will Need to Buy:... -
Page 6: Drain System
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no higher than 96" (244 cm) Recessed area or closet installation from the bottom of the washer. To avoid siphoning, no more than 8" (20.3 cm) of drain hose should be inside the standpipe. The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing allowed (A and B), except the closet Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap. -
Page 7: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. WARNING Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric Electrical Shock Hazard... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove power plug and yellow strap from machine base to release the rear leveling Before You Start system. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. -
Page 9: Level The Washer
Level the Washer Looped power cord Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. Install the Front Leveling Feet 1. Prop up the front of the washer about 4" (10.2 cm) with a wood block or similar object. The block needs to support the weight of the washer. Looped power cord 1. -
Page 10: Connect Drain Hose
5. After the washer is in its final location and level, use a " or 14 mm open-end wrench to Steps in Final Location turn the nuts counterclockwise on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet. IMPORTANT: If the nuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate. 1. -
Page 11: Connect The Inlet Hoses
Connect the Inlet Hoses Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain The washer must be connected to the water faucets using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose hoses. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. - Page 12 Clear the water lines 3. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog the inlet valve screens. Check the temperature of the water to make sure that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and that the cold water hose is connected to the cold water faucet.
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Page 13: Secure The Drain Hose
Secure the Drain Hose Complete Installation 1. Remove the shipping material from the power cord. Drape the power cord over the 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and console. the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.” 2. -
Page 14: Washer Use
WASHER USE Starting Your Washer WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Do not remove ground prong. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not use an adapter. - Page 15 Dispensers on Timed Bleach models automatically dispense bleach at the proper time 7. Select a Wash Temperature based on the type of fabric and soil being washed. Use the in the cycle for optimal performance, ensuring the cleanest and brightest loads. warmest wash water safe for the fabric.
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Page 16: Washer Care
WASHER CARE To use washer again Cleaning Your Washer 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer and Components Agitator operation The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one direction. This is normal. Noisy Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. -
Page 18: Washer Results
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from Washer Results the washer. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks. Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn on the water. Load too wet Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses. -
Page 19: Assistance Or Service
Maytag appliance. your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. To locate replacement parts in your area: Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the washer, or a Maytag designated service company. - Page 20 W10117890A © 2007 3/07 All rights reserved. ®Registered Trademark/ ™ Trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies. Printed in U.S.A.