Maytag NEPTUNE TL Use & Care Manual page 10

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ARE AND LEANING
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the
day's washing. This will shut off the water supply
to the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possi-
bility of damage from escaping water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or
other spills as they occur.
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LEANING THE
The interior of the washer should be cleaned period-
ically 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 wash-
er interior. The frequency with which the washer
should be cleaned and freshened depends on factors
such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil or bacteria
being run through your washer, or the use of cold
water.
To clean and freshen the washer interior:
1. Select Normal cycle, hot wash/cold rinse
water temperature, heavy soil level and the max
extract spin option.
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LEANING THE
The Detergent, Fabric Softener and Bleach dispensers
may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry
additive buildup.
Detergent Dispenser:
1. Remove the dispenser by releasing the 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 bot-
tom in first, then snapping the top all the way in.
Important: Make sure all three tabs on the dis-
penser bottom are securely fastened to the lid.
6. DO NOT clean the dispenser in the dishwasher.
NOTE: The dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place
before starting the washer.
Chlorine Bleach Dispenser:
The dispenser cover is not removable.
Wipe thoroughly with a clean, damp cloth or paper
towel.
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NTERIOR
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ISPENSERS
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.
2. Press Start/Pause and wait until the washer has
stopped filling with water
When the washer has stopped filling with
water:
1. Press Start/Pause and lift the lid.
2. Add 1/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach to the water in
the tub.
3. Close the lid and press Start/Pause to restart the
washer.
4. Allow the washer to complete the cycle.
Fabric Softener Dispenser:
The rear portion of the fabric softener dispenser cover is
removable for cleaning.
1. 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. Wipe dispenser compartment with a dry paper
towel to remove buildup. Follow with a clean,
damp cloth or paper towel.
4. Replace dispenser cover.
5. DO NOT clean the dispenser cover in the dish-
washer.
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