Maytag MAH3000AEW, MAH3000AWW, MAH3000AGW, MAH3000AKW, MAH3000AWA Installation Guide

NEPTUNE

HIGH- EFFICIENCY WASHER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER

REQUIRElVlE NTS

120 Volt, 60 Hz. 15 AMP Fuse or Circuit Breaker

Individual branch circuit serving only the washer is recommended. The washer is equipped
with a power cord. NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

GROUNDING

ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE.

Appliance is equipped with a power cord having a 3-prong grounding plug for use in a

properly installed and grounded outlet.

ADDITIONAL GROUNDING CONNECTIONS

If a separate ground is required by local codes, an accessory kit is available. Connect the
ground wire to the back of the unit by using the wire found in the accessory kit. Secure the
other end of ground wire with the clamp (also in the accessory kit) to a grounded COLD

metal water pipe. NOTE: Cabinet ground screw and washer are found in the customer

package.

NEVER CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES
OR HOT WATER PIPES.

WATER

Water pressure of 30 to 120 p.s.i, is required to correctly fill the washer in the proper time.
Pressures of less than 30 p.s;i, may cause a failure in the water valve or the fill times to be

extended past what the washer controls will normally allow. The water valve may also not
shut off completely.

Hot and cold water faucets must be within 4 feet of the back of the washer for inlet hoses
provided with the washer. NOTE: Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths up

to 10 feet for faucets more than 4 feet from the back of the washer.

TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF WATER DAMAGE, SHOULD A HOSE LEAK,
ALWAYS HAVE FAUCETS ACCESSIBLE AND TURN OFF FAUCETS WHEN

WASHER IS NOT IN USE.

Water heater should be set to deliver a minimum of 120 degrees to 140 degrees F (49-60

degrees C) water to the washer.

DRAIN FACILITY

Recommended height of the standpipe is 36 ". If the standpipe is less that 24" high, the drain
hose should be routed through the clip to raise the hose to the proper height. Standpipe must

be large enough to accept the outside diameter of the drain hose.

Without the 24" high elevation, water may run out of the washer prematurely. For instal-

lations with less than a 24" high standpipe, please refer to the section titled: FLOOR
DRAIN INSTALLATION.

THE WASHING MACHINE MUST NOT BE STORED IN AN AREA WHERE IT WILL
BE EXPOSED TO WATER AND/OR WEATHER.

FLOORING

For best performance the washer must be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Wood

" floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and / or unbalanced load situations.

Carpeting and soft tile surfacbs are contributing factors in vibration and / or tendency for a
washer to move slightly during the spin cycle. Never install the washer on a platfot'm or

weak supported structure.

LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS

It is recommended the washer never be installed in areas where water may freeze since the
washer will always maintain some water in the water valve, pump and hose areas. This can
cause damage to belts, pump, hoses and other components. Operating temperature should be

above 60 degrees F.

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS

SIDES - 0 in., REAR - 1 in.

TOP - 2 in., CLOSET FRONT - 0 in.

The closet front must have a total unobstructed air opening of 72 sq.in, minimum. A lou-
vered door with equivalent air opening is acceptable.

IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE

STARTING TO INSTALL THE WASH-ING MACH1NE. THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES TO AVOID THE
DANGER OF A CHILD SUFFOCATING.