Maytag MVWX550XW warranty To clean exterior, To use washer again, To winterize washer

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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/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.

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.

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.

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Table of Contents Washer Safety Automatic Load Size Sensing WHAT’S NEW Under the LID? Cleaning with Less WaterControl Panel and Features Cycle Guide Items to Cycle Wash/Rinse Spin Soil Available Cycle DetailsOptions Using Your Washer Sort and prepare your laundry Load laundry into washerHelpful Tips Add HE detergent to dispenser Press Power to turn on washerAdd liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser Add fabric softener to dispenserSelect cycle options Washer MaintenanceTo clean exterior To use washer againTo winterize washer If you experience Possible Causes Solution TroubleshootingThan normal Installation. Drain hose extends intoStandpipe farther than 4.5 114 mm Remove any clogs from drain hoseWasher not loaded as recommended On load size and soil levelLoad garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall Load with dry items onlyAvoid overfilling Load dispensers before starting a cycleDo not add products directly to load Depending on your load, or use liquid HE detergentThis limited warranty does not cover Items Excluded from WarrantyWithin the United States of America and Canada First YearSécurité DE LA Laveuse Détection automatique de taille de charge Quoi DE Neuf Sous LE COUVERCLE? Nettoyer avec moins d’eauTableau DE Commande ET Caractéristiques Niveau DE SaletéVitesse D’ESSORAGE Wash Lavage Sensing DétectionRinse Rinçage Spin EssorageGuide DE Programmes Laver’essorage Saleté Disponibles Combine un rinçage et un MaillotsEt articles Spin Essorage pour les chargesConseils utiles Utilisation DE LA LaveuseVerser le détergent HE Dans le distributeur Appuyer sur Power pour mettre la laveuse en marche`Ajouter l’agent de blanchiment liquide dans le distributeur Verser de l’assouplissant pour tissu dans le distributeurSélectionner le programme Sélectionner les réglages de programmeSélectionner les options de programme Nettoyage de l’extérieur Entretien DE LA LaveuseImportant Pour éviter tout dommage, installer Hivérisation de la laveuseRemise en marche de la laveuse Vibrations ou déséquilibre DépannageBruits Fuites d’eauLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu La laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu suite Dépannage Si les phénomènes Causes possibles Solution Suivants se produisentPremière Année Éléments Exclus DE LA GarantieLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas U.s.A. and canada U.s.AYou can write with any questions or concerns at Vous pouvez écrire en soumettant toute question
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