Care And Cleaning; Storing The Washer - Maytag MAV-4 User Manual

To Remove the Dispenser for Cleaning
1) Support the bottom of the dispenser with one hand. Use
a quarter and turn four slotted screws counter clockwise
1/4 turn (figure 1).
2) Pull the dispenser out from the bottom of the lid.
3) Remove fill cap.
4) Fill with water about half way. Move the dispenser from
side to side to wash out detergent.
5) With the dispenser over a large sink or bath tub, turn it
upside down to empty the water/detergem out of the
dispenser fill area.
To Replace the Dispenser
Figure I
i) Place the top of the dispenser in the top lip of the lid.
2) Push the bottom of the dispenser into the bottom of the
lid.
3) While supporting the bottom, use a quarter and turn each
of the four screws 1/4 turn clockwise to lock the dis
penser into place.
4) Close the washer lid.
6) Press the "PUSH" button to release any remaining
water/detergent. Repeat steps 4-6 until no more water
can be drained from the dispenser. It is normal for a
small amount of water to remain in the dispenser after
cleaning.
7) Refill the dispenser with your favorite detergent (see
page 6).
5) Open the washer lid.
Care and Cleaning
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Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's washing,
This will shut off the water supply to the washer and pre-
vent the unlikely possibility of damage from 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 and glass
cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Cabinet - clean with soap and water.
Interior - hard water deposits may be removed, if needed,
using a recommended cleaner labeled washer safe.
Storing the Washer
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Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage, Prepare the
washer for storage as follows:
• Select NORMAL on the WHITES cycle and add one cup
of bleach or white vinegar to a full load of water without
clothes. Run the washer through a complete cycle.
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.
• Advance the cycle control dial to Spin and lower the
drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in the
drain hose.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and
leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside the
tub.
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