Care & Cleaning - Maytag NEPTUNE FAV9800AWW Use & Care Manual

CARE AND CLEANING
Turn offthe water faucets after finishing the day's
washing. This will shut off the water supply to the clothes
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damagefrom
escaping water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other
spills as they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray cleaners
directly on the panel.
Cabinet - clean with soap and water.
The interior of the washer should be cleaned periodically to
remove dirt, soil, odor or bacteria residue that may remain in
the washer as a result of washing clothes. We recommend
taking the following steps every 60 to 120 days to clean and
freshen your washer interior. The frequency with which the
washer should be cleaned and freshened depends on factors
such as usage, t he amount of dirt, soil or bacteria being run
through your washer,or the use of cold water.
2. Press Start!Pause and wait until the washer has stopped
filling with water
When the washer has stopped filling with water:
I. Press Start/Pause and lift the lid.
2. Add I/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach to the water in the tub.
3. Close the lid and press Start/Pause to restart the washer.
To clean and freshen the washer interior:
4. Allow the washer to complete the cycle.
I. Select Normal cycle, hot wash/cold rinse water
temperature, heavy soil level and the max extract spin
option.
The Detergent, Fabric Softener and Bleachdispensers may need
to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive buildup.
Detergent Dispenser:
I. Remove the dispenser by releasingthe top end from the lid
with a quarter or something similar.
2. Take the dispenser to a sink.
3. Wash thoroughly with plain water and soft brush if necessary.
4. Rinse and dry the dispenser.
5. Replace dispenser in washer lid by fitting the bottom in first,
then snappingthe top all the way in. Important: Make sure
alt three tabs on the dispenser bottom are securely
fastened to the lid.
6. DO NOT clean the dispenser in the dishwasher.
NOTE:
• The dispenser M UST ALWAYS be inplace before starting
the washer.
Chlorine Bleach Dispenser:
The dispensercover is not removable.
Wipe thoroughly with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel.
Fabric Softener Dispenser:
The rear portion of the fabric softener dispenser cover is
removablefor cleaning.
I. Grasp the rear portion of the cover and pull straight up.
2. Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
3.
4.
5.
Wipe dispenser compartment with a dry paper towel to
remove buildup. Follow with a clean, damp cloth or paper
towel.
Replacedispenser cove_
DO NOT clean the dispenser cover in the dishwasher.
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