Troubleshooting; To Transport The Washer; Reinstalling The Washer; To Use Washer Again - Maytag Epic MFW9800TQ0 Use & Care Manual

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To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets. Turn on both water faucets.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
3.
Run the washer
through
the Normal/Casual
cycle with 1/2the manufacturer's
recommended
amount
of HE detergent
for a medium-size
load, to clean the washer
and
remove
the antifreeze,
if used.
To transport
the washer:
1.
If washer
will be moved
during
freezing
weatheb
put in 1 qt (1 I.) of R.V.-type
antifreeze
in the drum.
Run washer
on a Drain/Spin
cycle.
2.
Unplug
the power
cord.
3.
Disconnect
the drain hose from the drain
system and attach to rear panel clips.
4.
Shut off both water faucets.
5.
Disconnect
the water
inlet hoses from faucets,
then drain the hoses and clip them to the
rear panel of the washer.
IMPORTANT:
Call for service.
I_)o not reuse transport
bolts. Washer must be transported
in the
upright
position.
To avoid suspension
and structural
damage to your washer,
it must be
properly
set up for relocation
by a certified
technician.
Reinstalling
the washer
1.
Follow
the "installation
Instructions"
to locate,
level and connect
the washer.
2.
Run the washer
through
the Normal/Casual
cycle with 1/2the manufacturer's
recommended
amount
of HE detergent
for a medium-size
load, to clean the washer
and
remove
the antifreeze,
if used.
2o
Plug in washer
or reconnect
power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Washer
displaying
code
message
and tone sounds
"FH"
(Water Inlet Problem--no
water or insufficient
water supply)
Select PAUSE/OFF
twice to cancel
the cycle. Unplug
washer
or disconnect
power.
Check the following:
Are water faucets
completely
turned on?
Are screens at inlet hose connection
to washer
clogged?
Are water
inlet hoses kinked?
Are water
inlet hoses frozen?
Plug in washer
or reconnect
power.
Re-select
cycle and press HOI.D
TO START. If the
problem
remains,
ca[[ for service.
"F02"
(Drain
Problem)
Select PAUSE/OFF
twice to cancel
the cycle. Unplug
washer
or disconnect
power.
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked?
Is the drain hose frozen?
Is the drain hose clogged?
Is the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor?
"SUD"
(Suds Routine)
When
excessive
suds are detected,
a suds routine
automatically
starts. This routine
removes extra suds and assures proper
rinsing
of your garments.
"SUI_)" is displayed
during
rinsing
and at the end of the cycle to inform
you that Suds Routine
was activated.
Use only HE (High
Efficiency)
detergents.
"F" Variables
[other
than FH and F02] (Electrical
Problem)
Select PAUSE/OFF
twice to cancel
the cycle. Select DRAIN/SPIN
if there is excessive
water
in the washer.
Re-select
cycle and press HOI.I)
TO START. If the problem
remains,
call for service.
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