Maytag MVW6500M Owners Manual - Page 4
Nonuse and Vacation Care, Winter Storage Care, Transporting Your Washer
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Cleaning the dispensers After a period of using your washer, you may find some residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. IMPORTANT: Dispensers are not dishwasher-safe. For non-removable dispensers: To remove residue from the dispensers, wipe them with an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable. For removable dispensers: If your model has a dispenser drawer, press tab(s) to remove the drawer and clean it with an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel dry before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Cleaning the outside of the washer IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not use abrasive products. Use an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe, a soft, damp cloth, or sponge to wipe away any spills. Use an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces. Nonuse 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 surge. 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 L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run washer on Rinse & Spin cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 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 drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. 4. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket. 6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket. 7. Place original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have shipping materials, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location. Transport washer in the upright position. Reinstalling/Using Washer Again WARNING 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 can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. To reinstall washer after nonuse, vacation, winter storage, or moving: 1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. 3. Turn on both water faucets. 4. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet or reconnect power. 5. See your online Cycle Guide for information about which cycle(s) to run your washer through to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 4