Glossary of Terms
Add Fill – This is the additional filling of the water after the first initial fill to bring the water level back up to the appropriate level after the clothes have absorbed the water.
Bleach water valve – This is the coil and valve assembly that allows water to enter the bleach dispenser when this coil is energized. In order for water to flow, this coil needs to be energized in conjunction with a fill water valve.
Cold water valve – This is the coil and valve assembly that allows cold water to enter the machine when this coil is energized.
Diagnostic code – A problem with a system that is severe enough that the cycle was stopped and it is recommended the machine be serviced.
Distribution – A special acceleration profile used between the spinner speeds of 50 rpm and 85 rpm which is designed to evenly distribute the clothes load.
Help code – A system responded differently than expected, but in most cases did not cause the cycle to stop.
Hot water valve – This is the coil and valve assembly that allows hot water to enter the machine when this coil is energized.
Intermediate Rinse – This is a rinse that falls between the first rinse and the final rinse.
Fill water valve – This is a Cold water valve or a Hot water valve.
Final Rinse – This is the last rinse of the cycle just preceding the final spin portion of the cycle.
First Rinse – This is the first rinse following the main wash portion of the cycle.
Key – Any Membrane switch or touchscreen keypad.
Key press – Any membrane switch key press or touchscreen press.
Plaster – This is the point at which the centrifugal force of the spinning action is greater than the force of gravity so that the clothes no longer tumble, but are kept plastered against the spinner.
User activity – Any key press or door opening or closing.
Redistribution – As the machine is accelerating into spin, if it detects that the clothes load is unbalanced and would cause excessive vibration, it will decelerate and tumble the clothes in an attempt to redistribute them in a more uniform manner so that vibration is reduced.
Softener water valve – This is the coil and valve assembly that allows water to enter the fabric softener dispenser when this coil is energized. In order for water to flow, this coil needs to be energized in conjunction with a fill water valve.
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Revised 2/01 | ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company |
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