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To reduce the risk of severe injury, illness, death, and/or property damage, read and follow all instructions. Use only MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System authorized parts where required to repair and service the MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System.

Save enough water for cleaning the External Prefilter Housing prior to beginning this procedure.

Shut off water

Relieve pressure in System for 1 minute

Drain filter

1.Close inlet ball valve (refer to Inlet valve as indicated in Photo 1 on page 6) and/or switch ‘off’ pump upstream of the filter. (The house will be without water during this operation.)

2.Close outlet ball valve on MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System. (See Outlet Valve as indicated in Photo 1.)

3.Relieve pressure by activating the manual flush function on the controller of the MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System for 1 minute.

Note: This step must be followed to avoid personal injury and damage to the System.

Base controller (Models MWF4100AWS and MWF4200AWS) and Advanced controller (Model MWF4300AWS)

Press the Next button once until the ‘Manual’ indicator flashes. Press and hold the Manual Flush button for 10 seconds. This will open the drain valve and hold the drain valve open for 5 minutes. You may hear water flowing down the

drain as the valve opens. You may toggle the valve closed at any time during the flush by pressing the Manual Flush button once. Press the Manual Flush button after 1 minute to close the valve and avoid draining the System for this step.

4.Drain External Sediment Filter housing by opening stopcock on the bottom. Water may be drained directly

into a container or through a ¼” plastic hose attached to the stopcock. Press and hold the red button on the top of the housing to allow air to enter the housing and drain more quickly.

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MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System Owners Manual MA1-5

November 2003

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Contents Important see safety warnings and cautions inside Table of ContentsThank you… Dealer and System InformationUsing this Manual … Safety InstructionsOperational Safety Service and Maintenance SafetyOther Safety Precautions Winter StoragePhoto Certifications and Testing Models MWF4200AWS and MWF4300AWSModel MWF4100AWS Service Legal DisclaimerTrademarks Replacement Parts System DescriptionSanitizing Your Household Distribution System Maintenance ScheduleStartup of a new Maytag Whole Home Water Filtration System 4200 4100Model Required service Comments Every 6 mo Every 12 Mo 4300MWF4300AWS Shut off water Drain the System for 1 minuteCleaning Remove the cap and internal prefilter from the SystemStainless Steel PrefilterSoak 60 min Model Cleaning Chemical UsedRe-install Internal Replacing the External Sediment Prefilter Cartridge Fill and Flush for 30 minStopcock Page Setting the Controller Base Controller Models MWF4100AWS and MWF4200AWSBase Controller Choosing a Controller ProgramAdvanced Controller Model MWF4300AWS Winterization Procedure Advanced ControllerNovember Drain line components for all models System Inlet line components for MWF4300AWS Before Winter Freeze-upNovember Spring startup and cleansing Prefilter November Frequently Asked Questions Annual Maintenance ChecklistCleaning the Stainless Steel Casing Possible causes of low water pressure Problem Solution Does the System require electricity?Does the System affect the water pressure? What can be done to increase my water pressure?What happens if the power goes out? How long does the automatic cleaning cycle take?What are the maintenance requirements? How much water is used for flushing?What happens if there is a boil water alert in my area? How long does the Carbon Prefilter last?Can it be shut down in winter? November Troubleshooting Section Problem/Situation Correction/Action SystemSection Problem/Situation Correction/Action System 34/9 41/6Pro-rated cost to the homeowner as a % Maytag Whole Home Water Filtration System Limited WarrantyFiltration System Warranty Schedule Suggested List November November
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