Location Considerations; Temperature Considerations; Lubrication; Cold Weather Storage - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

drain hose should not be restricted in
any way, through elbows, coupling or
excessive lengths. All unnecessary
drain hose should be cut off to avoid
restrictions.
Flooring
For best performance the washer must
be installed on a solid floor. Wood floor
constructions may sometimes need to
be reinforced to minimize vibration
from unbalanced load situations.
Carpets and soft tile surfaces are also
contributing factors in vibration and/or
tendency for a washer to move slightly
during spin cycle. A special carpet
installation kit is available as an acces-
sory to provide a solid base for each
leveling leg. It is composed of four
small steel plates which can be
"nailed" to a wooden, carpeted floor.
These plates will reduce vibration
between leveling leg of washer and
floor surface.
NEVER install washer on a platform or
weak support structure.
Location Considerations
It is recommended the,washer never be
installed in areas where water may
freeze since the washer will always
maintain some water in the water valve,
pump and hose areas. This can cause
damage to belts, pump, hoses and other
components. Operating temperature
should be above 60°F.
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Temperature Considerations
Since the washer always maintains
some water in the water valve, pump
and hose areas, it is recommended the
washer never be installed in areas
where water may freeze. This can
cause damage to belts pump, hoses
and other components.
COLD WEATHER STORAGE
If a washer is to be stored where it
would be subject to freezing conditions,
the following precautions should be
taken:
1. Turn off water supply, remove and
drain inlet hoses.
2. Set timer to a fill cycle and energize
water valve by depressing a warm
water setting. A few seconds is suf-
ficient.
3. Disconnect from electrical supply.
4. Remove two front panel screws and
remove front panel.
5. Remove the hose clamps and drain
the water from the drain hose and
pump by lowering the drain hose to
floor level.
Lubrication
No routine lubrication or adjustments
are required to maintain this product.
This does not mean the product will
never need attention.
Finish
The cabinet and external finishes are
protected against rust to keep the
product looking well for many years.
As with any other piece of equipment,
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