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AUTOMATIC WASHER
USE & CARE GUIDE
LAVADORA AUTOMÁTICA
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO
LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ÍNDICE TABLE DES MATIÈRES WASHER SAFETY ................................................................. 3 SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA....................................... 22 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE.................................................41 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS........................................ 4 REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN........................................ 23 EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION...........................................42 Tools and Parts...........
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WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DA
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the washer. ■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used ■ Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned near children. in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
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Tools needed for securing the drain hose and leveling the washer: You will need: ■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. ■ Adjustable or open end ■ Wood block wrench ⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm) ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where the power cord is ■ Ruler or measuring tape attached to the back of the washer. See “Electrical Requirements.” ■ Level ■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 3 ft (90 cm) of the hot and cold water fill Parts supplied:
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Drain System Electrical Requirements The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. WARNING See “Tools and Parts.” Standpipe drain system—wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 c
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical Before You Start shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This washer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The WARNING plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is Excessive Weight Hazard properly inst
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1. Remove power plug and yellow strap from machine base to release the rear leveling system. Looped power cord 2. Firmly grasp the power cord and pull to completely remove the power cord, cord restraint, and pin from the rear panel. Looped power cord 1. Firmly grasp the yellow shipping strap and pull until both ends are completely removed from washer. 3. Confirm that the power cord restraint (A), and pin (B) are removed. 2. Check that two (2) cotter pins were removed with the shipping st
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To keep drain water from going back into the washer: Connect Drain Hose ■ Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air. Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions. ■ Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub. The drain hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the washer cabinet. Floor drain Remove drain hose from washer
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4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. Clear the water lines ■ Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve. Damage to the valves can to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog the inlet valve screens. result. ■ Check the temperature of the water to make sure that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and that the cold
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2. Screw the locknut onto each foot to within 1" (2.5 cm) of the foot base. 1" (2.5 cm) 3. Screw the feet into the threaded holes at the front corner of the washer until the nuts touch the washer. Twist the feet to install. A B C NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts until the washer is level. If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed, put the formed end of the drain hose into the standpipe. Tightly wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose. See view C. Lev
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3. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the top edges of the washer, first side to side, then front to back. Complete Installation 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.” 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 3. Check that you have all of your tools. 4. Check that the
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WASHER USE Starting Your Washer WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Do not remove ground prong. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not use an adapter. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not use an extension cord. it (including cooking oils). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, Doing so can result in d
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H C A E ■ Dispensers on Timed Bleach models automatically dispense bleach at the proper time 7. Select a Wash Temperature based on the type of fabric and soil being washed. Use the in the cycle for optimal performance. warmest wash water safe for the fabric. Follow garment label instructions. The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (on some models) electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water. ■ Even in Cool wash, some warm water is
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WASHER CARE To use washer again Cleaning Your Washer 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer. WARNING 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. Remo
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer and Components Noisy Basket crooked ■ Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not ■ Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading? Push the basket to the center overloaded. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the before starting the wash. nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See “St
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Washer Operation ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset Washer won’t run, fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle? The washer pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue. Some cycles feature periods of agitation and soak. WARNING ■ Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads. ■ Is the lid open? Th
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Washer Results ■ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Load too wet Loads should move freely during washing. To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load ■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? size to provide more space. Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available). ■ Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check that the hot and cold water hoses are ■ Did you use a cold rinse
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the For further assistance cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. ® If you need further assistance, you can write to Maytag appliances with any questions or When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of concerns at: your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. Maytag
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MAYTAG CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag Corporation or Maytag Limited (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service company. This limited warranty applies only wh
