controller is plugged in) and household pressure will be restored. It is recommended that you also turn each tap on for 10 minutes to flush out stagnant water before use.
How do I bypass the MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System?
Bypassing the MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System is not recommended unless there is an Emergency and your MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System is not working properly. Contaminated water may enter your home, which can cause serious health problems, even death. See “Safety Instructions” section for Bypass Instructions and warnings.
What happens if the power goes out?
Nothing. The timer has a built in battery backup designed for power failure. The MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System does not require power to filter water and your System will filter water provided adequate water pressure is available at the source. If the power goes out during a scheduled cleaning, the System will return to filtering water and wait for the next scheduled time for cleaning.
How long does the automatic cleaning cycle take?
The System backflushes itself daily to clean the System filter. It automatically flushes impurities down the drain at the homeowner’s
How much water is used for flushing?
Refer to Table 6 Operational Limits of the System in the “MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration Operational Specification” section.
How do I set a new time for the daily backwash and cleaning?
Refer to the instructions with the Controller on the wall to reprogram using the instruction sheet or refer to “Setting the controller” section for instructions.
Is there a replaceable prefilter needed?
If used, the Carbon Prefilter needs to be replaced every 12 months. Also, if the External Prefilter is used it will need to be replaced approximately every 6 months depending on water conditions.
What are the maintenance requirements?
An annual maintenance inspection, integrity test and Carbon Prefilter change is performed annually by a MAYTAG Services Qualified Service Technician. There is a nominal fee for the annual service. If an External Prefilter is used, this will also need to be checked approximately every 6 months.
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