Maytag MVWX700XL Owners Manual - Page 10

Washer Maintenance

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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES 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. 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. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Pull tray out until you feel resistance. 2. Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out. 3. Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent. 4. Rinse with warm water. 5. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot. 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 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. 10 IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe. 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. 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.

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10
WASHER MAINTENANCE
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.
WATER INLET HOSES
CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY
IMPORTANT:
Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe.
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your
dispenser trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended
cleaning procedure:
1.
Pull tray out until you feel resistance.
2.
Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out.
3.
Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent.
4.
Rinse with warm water.
5
. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot.
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.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
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.
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 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.
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.