Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses; Vacation, Storage And Moving Care - Maytag AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Manual

Cleaning Your Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the
outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL)
of detergent. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot
water. Select the Super Load Size. Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser:
1. To remove the fabric softener dispenser from the agitator, wrap both hands behind the top
of the fabric softener dispenser and interlock fingers. Lift up while pulling toward you.
2. Separate the top and base of the dispenser. Rinse all three dispenser parts (the base, the
inner cone-shaped cup and the top) under warm water.
3. For ease of assembly, reassemble the dispenser with the parts upside down.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the inner cone-shaped cup is straight and placed completely in the
top of the dispenser before installing the base.
4. Reinstall the dispenser. Be sure it is completely seated. The rim must be tight to the top of
the agitator.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric
softener dispenser removed or add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
softener only.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect
and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent
marker.

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care:
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your
washer for an extended period of time, you should:
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a
water pressure surge) while you are away.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.

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4. Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and
remaining water.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
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.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run the washer using any cycle and a Super Load Size water level to clean the washer
and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use
medium-size load.
To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze
in the basket. Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and remaining water.
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the basket.
8. Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials in the top of washer. If you
do not have the original foam packing ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket
opening. Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and down to the front of the
washer. Keep lid taped until the washer is placed into the new location.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
the manufacturer's recommended amount for a
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