Maytag MVWX500XL Owners Manual - Page 9

CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: 1. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum OR If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach 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 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 packing tray from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, 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. bleach dispenser Liquid chlorine IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time. 3. Close washer lid. 4. Press POWER. 5. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. 6. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL and run a Rinse and Spin cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. To clean exterior: 1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. 2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not use abrasive products. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use, 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. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets. 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 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 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run washer on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run washer through BULKY cycle 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. 9