Maytag MHWZ400TQ Use and Care Guide - Page 25

Use a soft damp

cloth

or sponge

to wipe

up any spills.

Occasionally

wipe

the outside

of your

3.

washer

to

keep

it looking

new.

Use mild

soap

and

water.

Do

not

use abrasive

products.

Cleaning

the dispenser drawer

The dispenser

drawer

can

be removed

for easy cleaning.

1.

Unlock

the

dispenser

drawer

by pressing

the dispenser

release

[ever (letter

A in Dispenser

Illustration,

see "Using

the

Dispenser").

Remove

the

drawer.

2.

Remove

the

inserts

(the siphon

from

the softener

and

bleach

compartments).

3.

Wash

the

parts

under

running

water.

NOTE:

Do

not

wash

components

in the dishwasher.

4.

Replace

the

inserts

and

return

the dispenser

to the

drawer.

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,

weab

or leaks

are found.

When

replacing

your

inlet

hoses,

record

the

date of

replacement.

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Install

and

store

your

washer

where

it will

not freeze.

Because

some

water

may

stay in the

hoses,

freezing

can damage

your

washer.

If storing

or moving

your

washer

during

freezing

weather;

winterize

it.

Non-use

or vacation

care:

Operate

your

washer

only

when

you

are at home.

If you

will

be on

vacation

or not

using

your

washer

for an extended

period

of time,

you

should:

•

Unplug

washer

or disconnect

power.

•

Turn

off the water

supply

to the

washer.

This

helps

avoid

flooding

(due to a water

pressure

surge)

while

you

are away.

•

Slightly open door to provide ventilation.

To

winterize

washer:

1.

Put 1 qt (1 I) of

R.V.-type

antifreeze

in the

drum.

2.

Run washer

on

a Drain

& Spin

cycle.

3.

Unplug

washer

or disconnect

power.

4.

Shut off

both

water

faucets.

5.

Disconnect

water

inlet

hoses from

faucets

and

drain.

To

use washer

again:

1.

Flush water

pipes.

2.

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 folow

these

instructions

can result

in

death,

fire, or

electrical

shock.

4.

5.

Plug in washer

or reconnect

power.

Run the

washer

through

the

Normal

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.

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

panel

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 panel

of the washer.

6.

IMPORTANT:

Call

service.

Do

not

reuse transport

bolts.

Washer

must

be transported

in

the

upright

position.

To avoid

suspension

and

structural

damage,

your

machine

must

be

properly

set up for relocation

by a certified

technician.

Reinstalling

the washer

1.

2.

Follow

the

"Installation

Instructions"

to

locate,

level

and

connect

the

washer.

Run the

washer

through

the

Normal

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.

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