Washer Care - Maytag CENTENNIAL MTW5900TW0 Technical Education

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. Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only
cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
(on some models):
1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with
both hands and squeezing, while pushing
upward with thumbs.
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then
replace it.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid
fabric softener dispenser. 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 in-
spect 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.
MOVING AND STORAGE
Because some water may stay in the hoses,
freezing can damage your washer. If storing or
moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.

WASHER CARE

WINTERIZING YOUR WASHER
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect
and drain water inlet hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L)
of R.V.- type antifreeze into the basket.
2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting
for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze
and remaining water.
3. 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 through a complete cycle
with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
STORAGE, 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:
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
to a water pressure surge) while you are
away.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard