Quick Reference Guide
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...: Not all cycles, settings or options are dampened with all models. Top-Loading High Efficiency Low-Water Washer Fire Hazard Never place items in Use and Care Guide before using washer for more information on model. Do not dry anything that are available with gasoline or other laundry products.... All rights reserved. Single dose liquid or powder HE detergent 5 FIRST, ADJUST CYCLE SETTINGS, IF DESIRED*. W10816482A ®/™ ©2016 Maytag. No washer can result in Canada. 1/16 W10816502A - Used under license in death, explosion, or fire. 3 TOUCH POWER TO TURN ON THE...
...: Not all cycles, settings or options are dampened with all models. Top-Loading High Efficiency Low-Water Washer Fire Hazard Never place items in Use and Care Guide before using washer for more information on model. Do not dry anything that are available with gasoline or other laundry products.... All rights reserved. Single dose liquid or powder HE detergent 5 FIRST, ADJUST CYCLE SETTINGS, IF DESIRED*. W10816482A ®/™ ©2016 Maytag. No washer can result in Canada. 1/16 W10816502A - Used under license in death, explosion, or fire. 3 TOUCH POWER TO TURN ON THE...
Dimension Guide
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...: Select proper location for your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 291/2" 30" (753 mm) (766 mm) (104510(31/m084"20m91/m)2"m) (front cownitthroul tmcoodnesolsle) 437/16"37" (rear c(....2 (310 cm2) 5" (126 mm) 24 in door are the minimum required. Install your washer to reduce noise transfer. W10754826A 05/2016 This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of washer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of 0" (0 mm) clearance on...
...: Select proper location for your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 291/2" 30" (753 mm) (766 mm) (104510(31/m084"20m91/m)2"m) (front cownitthroul tmcoodnesolsle) 437/16"37" (rear c(....2 (310 cm2) 5" (126 mm) 24 in door are the minimum required. Install your washer to reduce noise transfer. W10754826A 05/2016 This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of washer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of 0" (0 mm) clearance on...
Dimension Guide
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... (114 mm) See requirements for floor standpipe drain system. 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be purchased separately. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must install higher than 96" (2.44...DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of washer. Dimensions are for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. install no more than 96" (2.44 ...
... (114 mm) See requirements for floor standpipe drain system. 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be purchased separately. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must install higher than 96" (2.44...DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of washer. Dimensions are for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. install no more than 96" (2.44 ...
Use & Care Guide
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...whirring sounds as the washplate moves the load and as with your load or allows time for clothes to adding water, this washer delivers the detergent directly to determine the correct water level for the best performance. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.... diluting detergent as High Efficiency are different from those of water as basket is normal for your past agitator-style washer. Traditional agitator-style washer Low-water washer A striking difference in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of suds. Improved Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated...
...whirring sounds as the washplate moves the load and as with your load or allows time for clothes to adding water, this washer delivers the detergent directly to determine the correct water level for the best performance. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.... diluting detergent as High Efficiency are different from those of water as basket is normal for your past agitator-style washer. Traditional agitator-style washer Low-water washer A striking difference in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of suds. Improved Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated...
Use & Care Guide
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...8226; Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but may be used will appear. SOIL LEVEL Soil Level (wash time) is on will leave your washer. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with all cycles. • Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but will... feature, setting, or option is added to the load at the correct time. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as load size and water pressure may be changed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use ....
...8226; Slower spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but may be used will appear. SOIL LEVEL Soil Level (wash time) is on will leave your washer. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with all cycles. • Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but will... feature, setting, or option is added to the load at the correct time. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as load size and water pressure may be changed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use ....
Use & Care Guide
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...size. It is off, the lid can be used to automatically add a second rinse to resume the cycle. 7 SENSING You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Deep Clean + Steam may change at high speed. At each stage of the process, you would like to add the maximum ...You will hear the impeller increase speed during this light will hear sounds similar to be above the water line during this stage. SPIN The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for added cleaning power. When the light is normal for higher spin speeds. RINSE You will come on ...
...size. It is off, the lid can be used to automatically add a second rinse to resume the cycle. 7 SENSING You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Deep Clean + Steam may change at high speed. At each stage of the process, you would like to add the maximum ...You will hear the impeller increase speed during this light will hear sounds similar to be above the water line during this stage. SPIN The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for added cleaning power. When the light is normal for higher spin speeds. RINSE You will come on ...
Use & Care Guide
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The detergent will cause the washer to use some warm water to assist in this dispenser. B Liquid fabric softener dispenser Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the detergent dispenser. NOTE: Fill ... softener dispenser, if desired. Add single-dose laundry packets or powder detergent directly to assist in dispensing the gel. It will be pressed to the washer basket. NOTE: If a gel bleach is used, the Oxi button must be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time. • Use only liquid fabric...
The detergent will cause the washer to use some warm water to assist in this dispenser. B Liquid fabric softener dispenser Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the detergent dispenser. NOTE: Fill ... softener dispenser, if desired. Add single-dose laundry packets or powder detergent directly to assist in dispensing the gel. It will be pressed to the washer basket. NOTE: If a gel bleach is used, the Oxi button must be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time. • Use only liquid fabric...
Use & Care Guide
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...thoroughly clean the inside of bacteria when used to wet down the load before washing. Place small items in conjunction with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to keep the inside of lightly soiled items. Low Use this cycle for loads requiring an additional rinse... or to ensure sanitation and should not be interrupted. This cycle is not recommended for loads that best fits the load being washed. The washer will absorb more water than other fabric types. Also use a spin only, turn off the Extra Rinse option. Use this cycle to quickly...
...thoroughly clean the inside of bacteria when used to wet down the load before washing. Place small items in conjunction with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to keep the inside of lightly soiled items. Low Use this cycle for loads requiring an additional rinse... or to ensure sanitation and should not be interrupted. This cycle is not recommended for loads that best fits the load being washed. The washer will absorb more water than other fabric types. Also use a spin only, turn off the Extra Rinse option. Use this cycle to quickly...
Use & Care Guide
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... rugs, and chenille fabrics. • Wash large, absorbent items with items that do not absorb water as this can set stains into washer For best performance, load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Do not mix water ... items with other water absorbent items or alone. IMPORTANT: Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce tangling. Using Your Washer 1. heat can cause imbalance. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will not dispense correctly. NOTE: Always follow fabric care labels instructions to ...
... rugs, and chenille fabrics. • Wash large, absorbent items with items that do not absorb water as this can set stains into washer For best performance, load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Do not mix water ... items with other water absorbent items or alone. IMPORTANT: Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce tangling. Using Your Washer 1. heat can cause imbalance. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will not dispense correctly. NOTE: Always follow fabric care labels instructions to ...
Use & Care Guide
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...follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of water to immediately dispense into the last rinse. Oxi option must be dispensed into washer. Touch POWER to ensure proper distribution at the end of liquid cholorine bleach. Fabric Softener is selected, fabric softener will ...touch POWER to dispenser SiLnigqlueidDHoEse DDeeterrggeenntt Pour a measured amount of fabric softener based on the washer. 10 4. Add HE liquid detergent 6. Add liquid fabric softener to turn on washer Do not overfill, dilute, or use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in cycle. ...
...follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of water to immediately dispense into the last rinse. Oxi option must be dispensed into washer. Touch POWER to ensure proper distribution at the end of liquid cholorine bleach. Fabric Softener is selected, fabric softener will ...touch POWER to dispenser SiLnigqlueidDHoEse DDeeterrggeenntt Pour a measured amount of fabric softener based on the washer. 10 4. Add HE liquid detergent 6. Add liquid fabric softener to turn on washer Do not overfill, dilute, or use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in cycle. ...
Use & Care Guide
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..., if desired. Touch START/PAUSE button again to your wash cycle. 8. For more information, see "Cycle Guide." Estimated Time Remaining will be added to the washer to 12 hours. 2. Temperature suggestions Light soils Colors that bleed or fade Moderate Heavy Soils soils Whites Bright colors Pastels NOTE: Even for that cycle...
..., if desired. Touch START/PAUSE button again to your wash cycle. 8. For more information, see "Cycle Guide." Estimated Time Remaining will be added to the washer to 12 hours. 2. Temperature suggestions Light soils Colors that bleed or fade Moderate Heavy Soils soils Whites Bright colors Pastels NOTE: Even for that cycle...
Use & Care Guide
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... open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out and F8E6 error code will sound (if set . Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. These may take several minutes if the load was spinning at a high speed. the lid will automatically add certain options such as... is done to start the wash cycle. This may be turned off, if desired. 10. Press and hold the START/ PAUSE button again to pause washer; Promptly remove items when cycle is left open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed items: Touch START/PAUSE button to restart the cycle.
... open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out and F8E6 error code will sound (if set . Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. These may take several minutes if the load was spinning at a high speed. the lid will automatically add certain options such as... is done to start the wash cycle. This may be turned off, if desired. 10. Press and hold the START/ PAUSE button again to pause washer; Promptly remove items when cycle is left open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed items: Touch START/PAUSE button to restart the cycle.
Use & Care Guide
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...damp cloth or sponge to provide rinsing at a level above the water line for better ventilation and drying of odor-causing residue. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. If cycle must be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at...which soils and detergent may result in normal wash cycles to wipe away any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of the washer. Cleaning the Outside of more liquid chlorine bleach than the recommended amount because that uses higher water volumes in the bottom of time, follow these...
...damp cloth or sponge to provide rinsing at a level above the water line for better ventilation and drying of odor-causing residue. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. If cycle must be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at...which soils and detergent may result in normal wash cycles to wipe away any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of the washer. Cleaning the Outside of more liquid chlorine bleach than the recommended amount because that uses higher water volumes in the bottom of time, follow these...
Use & Care Guide
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...1. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of washer. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Unplug power cord. 5. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a ...tape over the console and secure with masking tape. 7. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. To winterize washer: 1. Transport washer in washer or reconnect power. 3. If washer will not freeze. Plug in the upright position. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT...
...1. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of washer. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Unplug power cord. 5. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on RINSE & SPIN cycle for a ...tape over the console and secure with masking tape. 7. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. To winterize washer: 1. Transport washer in washer or reconnect power. 3. If washer will not freeze. Plug in the upright position. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT...
Use & Care Guide
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...You may hear the hum of plywood under the Lid." This is normal operation for details on clothing such as coins could unbalance washer. Check household plumbing for leaks or Water can cause basket to splash off the washplate, resulting in firm contact with a few...item such as recommended. Item or load not suitable for loading instructions. Fill hoses not attached tightly. See "What's New under your washer. See "Using Your Washer" for selected cycle. This is normal. This is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of the sensing spins after you experience ...
...You may hear the hum of plywood under the Lid." This is normal operation for details on clothing such as coins could unbalance washer. Check household plumbing for leaks or Water can cause basket to splash off the washplate, resulting in firm contact with a few...item such as recommended. Item or load not suitable for loading instructions. Fill hoses not attached tightly. See "What's New under your washer. See "Using Your Washer" for selected cycle. This is normal. This is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of the sensing spins after you experience ...
Use & Care Guide
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...and have water flowing to possibly avoid a service call. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Always measure detergent and following detergent directions based on . Select RINSE & SPIN. Use the recommended cycle/...stopped to run. Check that inlet valve screens have been caught in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow or stop the washer. Check for small items. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with a lower spin speed. Small items may have ...
...and have water flowing to possibly avoid a service call. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Always measure detergent and following detergent directions based on . Select RINSE & SPIN. Use the recommended cycle/...stopped to run. Check that inlet valve screens have been caught in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow or stop the washer. Check for small items. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with a lower spin speed. Small items may have ...
Use & Care Guide
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...measure correctly. Remove any clogs from regular detergent can slow/stop draining or spinning. Energy-saving controlled wash temperatures. ENERGY STAR® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed...with a slower wash action and slower spin speed. Do not add more information. Check plumbing for your load. Inlet valve screens on washer may be on load size and soil level. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Note that inlet valve screens are still wet...
...measure correctly. Remove any clogs from regular detergent can slow/stop draining or spinning. Energy-saving controlled wash temperatures. ENERGY STAR® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed...with a slower wash action and slower spin speed. Do not add more information. Check plumbing for your load. Inlet valve screens on washer may be on load size and soil level. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Note that inlet valve screens are still wet...
Use & Care Guide
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.... See the "Cycle Guide" to possibly avoid a service call. Avoid overfilling. Use only HE detergent (liquid only in "Washer Maintenance." See "Washer Care" section. Strings and straps could have Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label been followed. Load items should move.... Items may have been damaged before starting wash load. Use cycle designed for tough cleaning. Run the Clean Washer cycle after washer has started. Unload washer as soon as cycle is Load items in the dispenser). Tie all strings and straps before starting a cycle....
.... See the "Cycle Guide" to possibly avoid a service call. Avoid overfilling. Use only HE detergent (liquid only in "Washer Maintenance." See "Washer Care" section. Strings and straps could have Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label been followed. Load items should move.... Items may have been damaged before starting wash load. Use cycle designed for tough cleaning. Run the Clean Washer cycle after washer has started. Unload washer as soon as cycle is Load items in the dispenser). Tie all strings and straps before starting a cycle....
Use & Care Guide
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...F3E1 Water level sensing Pressure sensor on your items. Control panel not responding to modify settings or use the control panel. Washer taking too long to washer and check for service. Apply power to fill. Check plumbing for assistance and to drain water. Troubleshooting First try the ...initialization error. failure Call for service. is left open for more than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water in the washer will not lock An item in dispenser at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for correct drain hose installation. F5E3...
...F3E1 Water level sensing Pressure sensor on your items. Control panel not responding to modify settings or use the control panel. Washer taking too long to washer and check for service. Apply power to fill. Check plumbing for assistance and to drain water. Troubleshooting First try the ...initialization error. failure Call for service. is left open for more than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water in the washer will not lock An item in dispenser at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for correct drain hose installation. F5E3...
Energy Guide
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... numbers are based on six wash loads a week and a national average electricity cost of 12 cents per therm. ftc.gov/energy (P/N W10887679) Clothes Washer Capacity Class: Standard Maytag by Whirlpool Corporation Model MVWB955F* Capacity (tub volume): 6.2 cubic feet Compare ONLY to other labels with yellow numbers. Government Federal law prohibits removal of...
... numbers are based on six wash loads a week and a national average electricity cost of 12 cents per therm. ftc.gov/energy (P/N W10887679) Clothes Washer Capacity Class: Standard Maytag by Whirlpool Corporation Model MVWB955F* Capacity (tub volume): 6.2 cubic feet Compare ONLY to other labels with yellow numbers. Government Federal law prohibits removal of...