Maytag MHW6000XW Owners Manual - Page 14

Cleaning The Door Seal, Cleaning The Dispenser

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WASHER MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DISPENSER You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser compartments. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops. 2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to remove the dispenser. CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects. Seal 3. Lift off cover panel by pulling straight up. 4. Wash dispenser and cover panel in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent. 5. Rinse with warm water. 6. Air dry or wipe with a clean towel, slide cover panel back onto posts on dispenser. 7. Align edges of dispenser with guides in washer, then slide dispenser back into slot. IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe. 3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal, using the procedure that follows. a) Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water. b) W ipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth. c) Let stand 5 minutes. d) W ipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with door open. IMPORTANT: Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods. Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper use. 14

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CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL
1.
Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items
from the washer.
2.
Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening
and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to
inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign
objects.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your
dispenser compartments. To remove residue, follow this
recommended cleaning procedure:
1.
Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.
2.
Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to
remove the dispenser.
3.
Lift off cover panel by
pulling straight up.
4.
Wash dispenser and
cover panel in warm,
soapy water, using a mild
detergent.
5.
Rinse with warm water.
6.
Air dry or wipe with a
clean towel, slide cover
panel back onto posts on
dispenser.
7.
Align edges of dispenser
with guides in washer,
then slide dispenser
back into slot.
IMPORTANT:
Dispenser is
not dishwasher safe.
Seal
WASHER MAINTENANCE
3.
If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the
seal, using the procedure that follows.
a)
Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid
chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
b)
Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using
a damp cloth.
c)
Let stand 5 minutes.
d)
Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for
prolonged periods. Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s
instructions for proper use.