Maytag MHW4200BW Use & Care Guide - Page 13

WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. WASHER CARE Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor. 2. Use warm or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate. 3. Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between uses to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing residue. Cleaning Your Front Loading Washer Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should 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 otherwise accumulate in your washer. Cleaning the Door Seal 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the colored seal between the door opening and the drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects. 3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down these areas of the seal using either of the following two procedures: a. affresh® Grit Grabber™ Cloth Procedure: i. When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with the rough side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth. b. Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure: i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm tap water. ii. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth. iii. Let stand 5 minutes. iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let washer interior air dry with door open. IMPORTANT: n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach. n R efer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper use. WASHER CARE (cont.) Cleaning the Inside of the Washer This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this special cycle. NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. Begin procedure 1. affresh® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended for Best Performance): a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer drum. c. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure. e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below. 2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure: a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Open the dispenser drawer and add liquid chlorine bleach to the MAX level in both the bleach compartment and the fabric softener compartment. NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time. c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the washer when following this procedure. e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: 1. The Clean Washer cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in the washer. 2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed with the cycle. a. If any items are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open washer and remove any garments from the washer drum. b. Touch POWER/CANCEL to clear the "rL" code. c. Touch and hold START to restart the cycle. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior. 13