Maytag MHWE500VP Use and Care Guide - Page 23
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To use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets. Turn on both water faucets. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions fire, or electrical shock. can result in death, 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with I/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. To transport the washer: 1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 I.) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach to rear pane[ clips. 4. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the hoses and clip them to the rear pane[ of the washer. IMPORTANT: Ca[[ for service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the upright position. To avoid suspension and structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician. Reinstalling the washer 1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, [eve[, and connect the washer. 2. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with % the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. i.i........ TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. In the U.S.A. www.maytag.com/help In Canada www.maytag.ca Washer displaying code message and tone sounds "F21" (Drain Problem) Select POWER/CANCEl. twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. "F20" (Water Inlet Problem--no water or insufficient water supply) Select POWER/CANCEl. twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check the following: Are both hot and cold water faucets completely turned on? Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Are water inlet hoses frozen? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START/PAUSE. If the problem remains, ca[[ for service. Check the following: Is the drain hose kinked? Is the drain hose frozen? Is the drain hose clogged? Is the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START/PAUSE. If the problem remains, ca[[ for service. "SUD" (Suds Routine) When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. "SUI])" is displayed during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that Suds Routine was activated. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents.