Maytag MHWZ600TE Use and Care Guide - Page 23
Cleaning, Seal/Bellow
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WASHER CARE Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow 1, Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the gray colored seal/bellow between the door opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal/bellow to inspect all areas under the seal/bellow and to check fl, r foreign objects. A A. Seal/Bellow 3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal/bellow, using the procedure that follows. a) Mix a dilute solution, using s/4 cup (177 ml.) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 I) of warm tap water. b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth. c) let stand 5 minutes. d) Wipe down area thoroughly door open. IMPORTANT: with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods. • Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper use. Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. NOTES: in combination with liquid • Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. • If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing the PAUSE/CANCEl. button. This will stop the cycle. A RINSE & SPIN cycle must then be run to thoroughly rinse the remaining bleach from the washer. Failure to do so will cause damage to the washer and clothing added to the next cycle. Begin procedure 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Be sure the door is closed. 3. Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add % cup (160 m[) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Use of more than % cup (160 mE) of bleach will cause product damage over time. 4. Be sure the dispenser drawer is closed. 5. Select the C[.EAN WASHER cycle. 6. Press START. NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will continue. • The machine will not fill, but the basket will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take approximately 3 minutes. 7. [he cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in the washer. a) If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed to Step 8. b) If any items are detected in the washer, all the Cycle lights will flash, "rl." or "F- 34" will be displayed, and the WASH and CON[ROI.S remain lit. The door will unlock. I.OCKED lights will • Press PAUSE/CANCEl. to cancel the failure code. Then repeat steps 1,2 and 6 to start the cycle again. 8. Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete. 9. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly, to allow for better ventilation and drying of washer interior. Always do the following to maintain washer freshness • Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. • leave the door slightly open after each cycle to allow for better ventilation washer interior. and drying of • Repeat the cleaning procedure monthly, using % cup (160 m[.) of liquid chlorine bleach. • If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the machine freshness, please evaluate your installation and usage conditions for other causes.