Maintenance - Maytag 22-11-2222N-003 User Manual

Maintenance
Upper Drain Valve
CLOSE
@
CLOSE
@
OPEN
El
Filter
(WASH IN WATER EVERY 2
WEEKS)
Draining the water
If the red light is lit, indicating that the internal bucket is full, follow the
recommended water draining procedure:
1. The unit must be switched to the off position.
2. Place a container under the upper drain valve and remove
the rubber plug from the upper drain valve (Fig. 7 a, b, c).
3.The drain hose is stored in the filter area. Insert the drain
hose on the upper drain valve pointing it towards the
container(Fig. 7 b).
4.Turn the upper drain valve from the closed position to the
open position (Fig. 7 c).
5.Turn the unit on and the mode to the dehumidify position.
The unit will turn on, allowing the pump to run and drain
the water from the unit.
6. When the water stops draining from the unit,
turn off the unit.
7. Close the upper drain valve, remove the drain hose,
remove the container of water, put the rubber plug back in
the upper drain valve (Fig. 7 d).
8.The unit can be turned to any operating mode.
Important:Do not forgetto put the rubber plug backin and turn the
upperdrain valve 90° to the right or to the closedposition.If this is not
done the water will comeout of the unit when it is switchedon.
Cleaning the Primary Filter
The unit has an air filter (fig. 8) that must be cleaned with
water every two weeks.
2. Wash the filter with water.
3. After the filter is completely dry, put back into the unit.
Cleaning the Exterior
• The air discharge grille can be cleaned with a rag or
sponge, warm water and mild detergent.
• Never use hot water, bleach, gasoline, acids, cleaning fluid
or a brush to clean the unit.This will
damage the cabinet and the air discharge area.
• Do not wash the unit with a hose.