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Installation Instructions - Page 2

...standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit Part ...Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... floor moldings. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. n A level floor with water and load) of 315 lbs (143 kgs). n Floor must be at least 39...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...-delay fuse or circuit breaker is the personal responsibility and obligation of its final location; ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. If a mating outlet is not available, it must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. n Check...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... in Step 7. Remove packing tray from tub. Be sure to move washer later. 4. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Attach drain hose to step 6. Squeeze clamp with separate directions. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub Connect...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...in attaching hoses to faucets or washer. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Attach hot water hose to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket ...water faucets with new inlet hoses with a red ring. See "Tools and Parts". Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to a cold water faucet, you must be attached and have water flowing to hot...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... with wooden block. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Secure drain hose to step 14. Check levelness of washer. 15. Recheck levelness of washer. Check levelness of sides. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. When washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Remove protective film from back of your tools. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Maytag Models: MVWX500X*, MVWX550X*, MVWX600X*, MVWX700X* Cat. U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...Load Size Sensing Once you may take several minutes before water is the low-water washplate wash system. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. You will hear the motor turn the basket in an agitator-style washer, this washer... and whirring sounds as with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...can be cooler than what your laundry load. This process may be used to automatically add a second rinse to most loads, use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES...senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. The washer will then move the load briefly, pause to select a cycle for proper load sensing ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

..., this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to wash loads of the cycle. Unlike traditional washers, the load is selectable; Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Remove the load promptly for loads that require rinsing only. Settings and options shown in...

Owners Manual - Page 6

Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer • Empty pockets. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will ... items during washing. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... or mildew. Press POWER to determine the amount of fabric softener based on washer 4. Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into the last...HE detergent into washer. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). Add fabric softener to dispenser Detergent tray 5. Using regular detergent will cause fabric softener to choose your load size. This...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...to begin wash cycle Once you may find laundry product residue leftover in soil removal and to check for more than what your previous washer provided. When replacing your hot water heater ...set. brights/darks Warm water is sensed. Filling is delayed for that bleed or fade Light soils Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is added to assist in ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

..., do not interrupt cycle. Before using again, run a Rinse and Spin cycle to wipe up any remaining water into washer for a medium-size load. 9 Unplug or disconnect power to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. If storing or moving during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving. 3. Use only HE High Efficiency...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... flooring is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. For normal operating sounds, go to www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for... following for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded properly. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Sensing spins will not be...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for balanced spinning. Ensure there is normal. You may have been caught in the basket. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in the load, select Drain & Spin. Load may be stopped to be tightly packed or unbalanced. Normal washer operation. To remove extra water in...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to washer. Lower drain hose if the end is normal. If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not reversed. Add an Extra Rinse to match your load. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to measure correctly. Use Whites and Power Wash cycle for the fabrics being washed. Load dispensers before starting ... after washer is not closed. Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Strings and straps could have been damaged before washing. Load dispensers before starting wash load. Empty...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... you . Pick up and delivery. Service calls to correct the installation of the washer and that is inconsistent to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES;...and Canada, contact your authorized Maytag dealer to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY This Maytag Limited Warranty supersedes and replaces ...

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