Maytag AUTOMATIC WASHER- User Manual

6 Recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing allowed (A and B), except the closet door ventilation openings. The dimensions shown for the closet door ventilation openings (C) are the minimum required. ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease o...

7 Electrical Requirements ■ A 220 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 8- or 10-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. ■ This washer is equipped with a power supply cord havin...

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before You Start NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. Remove Shipping Materials Removing the shipping material is necessary for proper operation. If the shipping material is not removed, the washer will make excessive nois...

9 Looped power cord 1. Firmly grasp the yellow shipping strap and pull until both ends are completely removed from washer. 2. Check that two (2) cotter pins were removed with the shipping strap. Level the Washer Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. Install the Front Le...

10 Steps in Final Location 1. Slide the washer to its final location. 2. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least 4" (10.2 cm) off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor. 3. Check the levelness of the washer by...

11 Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose 1. Feed end of drain hose into one end of form. Place end of drain hose form into the drain hose relief. 2. Bend the hose over the top of the form and feed into the other end of the form. If drain hos...

14 WASHER USE Starting Your Washer 1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach. 2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer. ■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items. Items should move easily through ...

16 WASHER CARE 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 i...

17 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer and Components Noisy ■ Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly install...

18 ■ Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks. ■ Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn on the water. ■ Is the water inlet hose k...

19 Load is wrinkled ■ Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops. ■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the cycle for Casual or Permanent Press clothes or another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. ■ Did you overload t...