Maytag MHW8000AG Use & Care Guide - Page 16

Winter Storage Care, Non-use And Vacation Care, Transporting Your Washer, Washer Care Cont.

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WASHER MAINTENANCE WASHER CARE (cont.) Cleaning the Optimal Dispense Cartridge It is recommended that you rinse out the Optimal Dispense cartridge when changing detergent types or concentrations, or when the washer will not be used for an extended period. 1. Pull dispenser out until it stops. 2. Lift out the Optimal Dispense cartridge. 3. Lift cover on cartridge and flush interior thoroughly with warm water. 4. Allow to air dry or wipe with a clean, soft towel. IMPORTANT: Cartridge is not dishwasher safe. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer. To winterize washer: 1. Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and run washer on NORMAL cycle for about 2 minutes to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of hose failure, replace inlet hoses every five years and periodically inspect for kinks, cuts, wear or water leaks. HELPFUL TIP: When replacing your inlet hoses, mark replacement date on label with a permanent marker. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due to water pressure surges. 3. Clean the dispenser. See "Cleaning the Dispenser." TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving. 3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from back of washer. 4. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum. 6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep it from hanging onto the ground. IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician. 16

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Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or
not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:
1.
Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2.
Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due
to water pressure surges.
3.
Clean the dispenser. See “Cleaning the Dispenser.”
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in
hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1.
Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2.
Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and
run washer on NORMAL cycle for about 2 minutes to mix
antifreeze and remaining water.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
IMPORTANT:
To reduce risk of hose failure, replace inlet
hoses every five years and periodically inspect for kinks, cuts,
wear or water leaks.
HELPFUL TIP:
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark
replacement date on label with a permanent marker.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1.
Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2.
If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow
WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.
3.
Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from back
of washer.
4.
Unplug power cord.
5.
Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum.
6.
Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep
it from hanging onto the ground.
IMPORTANT:
Call for service to install new transport bolts.
Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported
in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to your
washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified
technician.
WASHER MAINTENANCE
WASHER CARE (cont.)
Cleaning the Optimal Dispense Cartridge
It is recommended that you rinse out the Optimal Dispense
cartridge when changing detergent types or concentrations,
or when the washer will not be used for an extended period.
1.
Pull dispenser out until it stops.
2.
Lift out the Optimal Dispense cartridge.
3.
Lift cover on cartridge and flush interior thoroughly with warm
water.
4.
Allow to air dry or wipe with a clean, soft towel.
IMPORTANT:
Cartridge is not dishwasher safe.