Maytag MVWC300VW Owners Manual - Page 6

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5. Close the washer lid. Washer will not operate with lid open. 6. Select Water Level and Temperature Options. 7. Select Extra Rinse and End of Cycle Signal Options, if desired. 8. Select Cycle. Push the Cycle Control knob in and turn clockwise to the cycle you want. 9. Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle control knob. ■■ To stop at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob. ■■ To restart, close the lid and pull out the Cycle Control knob. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer. Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and enough detergent to equal twice the manufacturer's recommended amount for a normal wash load. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary. Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe. Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs. 2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it. NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed. Water Inlet Hoses This washer does not include water inlet hoses. The use of factory specified parts is recommended. See "Accessories" for a list of factory specified hoses available for separate purchase. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet factory specifications. 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, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. Moving and Storage Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it. Winterizing your washer 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze into the basket. 2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 6

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6.
Select Water Level and Temperature Options.
7.
Select Extra Rinse and End of Cycle Signal Options, if
desired.
9.
Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle control knob.
To stop at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob.
±
To restart, close the lid and pull out the Cycle Control
±
knob.
Cleaning Your Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and enough detergent to equal twice the manufacturer’s
recommended amount for a normal wash load. Pour this mixture
into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot
water. Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as
washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
1.
Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and
squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.
2.
Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.
NOTE:
To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash
clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
WASHER CARE
Water Inlet Hoses
This washer does not include water inlet hoses. The use of
factory specified parts is recommended. See “Accessories” for
a list of factory specified hoses available for separate purchase.
These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet factory
specifications.
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, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
Moving and Storage
Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can
damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during
freezing weather, winterize it.
Winterizing your washer
1.
Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze into the basket.
2.
Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
8.
Select Cycle.
Push the Cycle Control knob in and turn clockwise to the
cycle you want.
5.
Close the washer lid. Washer will not operate with lid open.