Maytag W10117890A manual Installation Instructions, Before You Start, Remove Shipping Materials

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before You Start

1.Remove power plug and yellow strap from machine base to release the rear leveling system.

Before You StartWARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor.

Remove Shipping Materials

Removing the shipping material is necessary for proper operation. If the shipping material is not removed, the washer will make excessive noise.

1.Move the washer to within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its final location.

2.The washer must be in the upright position and not tilted before removing the shipping material.

3.Locate the yellow shipping materials on the rear of the machine, near the bottom. Follow the steps for your particular model, either the one with the straight power cord and cord restraint or the looped power cord version.

Straight power cord

2.Firmly grasp the power cord and pull to completely remove the power cord, cord restraint, and pin from the rear panel.

3.Confirm that the power cord restraint (A), and pin (B) are removed.

A

B

A. Power cord restraint

B. Pin

4. To remove the power cord from the cord restraint, push the power cord in, press TAB, and then pull the power cord out.

Straight power cord

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Contents USE & CARE GUIDE W10117890AAUTOMATIC WASHER TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETYINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSDANGER WASHER SAFETYYour safety and the safety of others are very important IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools needed for connecting the drain hose and water inlet hosesTools and Parts Location RequirementsRecessed area or closet installation Drain SystemLaundry tub drain system view C Standpipe drain system - wall or floor views A & BElectrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSElectrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapterINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Straight power cordExcessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washerLevel the Washer Looped power cordInstall the Front Leveling Feet Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Connect Drain HoseSteps in Final Location Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose Connect the Inlet HosesLaundry tub drain or standpipe drain To keep drain water from going back into the washerClear the water lines Connect the inlet hoses to the washerCheck for leaks A. Cold water inlet valve B. Hot water inlet valveComplete Installation Secure the Drain HoseWASHER USE Starting Your WasherFire Hazard No washer can completely remove oilTemperature Guide Wash TempSuggested Fabrics WarmCleaning Your Washer WASHER CAREWater Inlet Hoses Moving and StorageTROUBLESHOOTING Washer and ComponentsWasher Operation Agitator operationWasher Results Washer won’t drain or spinWasher continues to fill or drain cycle seems stuck Wash/Rinse temperature not what I selectedASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need replacement partsLoad is wrinkled Load is tangled or twisted2007 3/07All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A