Maytag MAH550 User Manual

MAYTAG NEPTUNETM WASHER MAH-

Model: MAH550

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome .................. Inside Cover

Safety Instructions .................. 1

Controls At

A Glance .................................. 2-5

Water Use ................................... 5

Features ................................... 6-7

Care and Cleaning ................... 8

Cleaning the Dispenser .......... 8

Storing the Washer .................. 9

Replacing Interior

Light ............................................. 9

Reversing the Door .................. 9

Before You Call .................. 10-11

Operating Sounds .................. 12

Questions & Answers ........... 13

Warranty ...................... Back Page

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERE

Welcome .......................................................... ....... .....

Welcome and congratulations 2) IMPORTANT." Keep this guide and the sales receip
on your purchase of a Maytag in a safe place for future reference. Proof of origi

Neptune '_'washer. Your corn- nal purchase date is needed for warranty service.

_. plete satisfaction is very impor- Please attach your sales receipt here.

In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide
packed with your clothes washer. It contains information
on recommended laundering procedures, stain removal
and special laundering situations.

Save time and money. If something should go wrong,
we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" section in

the back of this book. It is designed to help

a servicer.
you solve basic problems before consulting

However, should you need assistance in the

future, it is helpful to:

1) Have complete model and serial number identifica-
tion of your washer. This is located on adataplate onthe
center top edge of the control panel. Record these num-

bers below for easy access.

tant to us.

Read this manual for best .....

results, It contains instructions
to acquaint you with proper

operating and maintenance pro-
cedures.

Model Number If you have questions, write us (include your mode

number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Serial Number Attn: CAIR®Center

EO. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing

1-888-462-9824 USA & CANADA

[/____ i impaired or speech impaired)
_-- (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)

Internet: http://www.maytag.com

For service and warranty information, see back page.

NOTE:In Ourcontinuingeffort to improve the quality oJ
our applia_es, it may be necessaryto make changes tO
theappliance without revisingthis guide.

Important Safety Instructions ...... ..............................

W._NING _ To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury

to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, been used for such a period, before using a wash_

2. As with any equipment using electricity and having ing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn
moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use

this appliance safely, the operator should become from each for several minutes. This will release

familiar with the instructions for operation of the any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
appliance and always exercise care when using it. flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame

3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather. 7. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser-

4. Install and level the clothes washer on a floor that
can support the weight. 8. Do not reach into the appliance if the tumbler is

5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never

plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is 9. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

not grounded adequately and in accordance with Close supervision of children is necessary when the
local and national codes. See installation instruc- appliance is used near children.

tions for grounding this appliance. 10. Do not tamper with controls.

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: 11. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
a. Do not wash items that have been previously attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with mended in published user-repair instructions that
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable you understand and have the skills to carry out.
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 12. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry

that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line place where children cannot reach them.

dry any items containing these substances. 13. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-

Any material on which you have used a cleaning etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq- oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the

uids or solids, should not be placed in the clothes fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
washer until all traces of these liquids or solids 14. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
and their fumes have been removed. (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.

These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, Hazardous fumes can form.
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean- 15. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small

ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and particles can stick to fabrics washed in following
wax removers, loads and cause skin irritation.

on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

during this time.

vice your clothes washer.

moving.

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or 16. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

other flammable or explosive substances to the carded, remove the door to the washing compart-
wash water. These substances give off vapors ment.
that could ignite or explode.

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not

17. Do not sit on top of the clothes washer.

Save These Instructions

Controls At A Glance.... .................. ...................

For detailed informa_n Onsorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tis booklet.

Step

• The tub can be loaded completely full with dry • To load a forgotten item immediately after !

• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and pos- mately 3 minutes into the start of the cycle. Add

• When washing big bulky items or a couple of small

• When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very impor- close the door and press the START/STOP buttm

Step

Press the appropriate button for the type of load. This will determine the
tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the cycle.

0 Load the Clothes Washer

unfolded clothes. However, do not pack the tub clothes washer has started, press the START/STq
tightly, button. The door will remain unlocked for appro

sibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. item(s), close the door and press the START/STq

items that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug • Once the door has locked, it is possible to loa(
or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for forgotten item. Press the START/STOP button

improved tumbling and spin performance, wait approximately 2 minutes for the "Door Lock,

tant to avoid overloading the washer to assure good resume the cycle.
cleaning results.

A

button to resume the cycle.

indicator to turn off. Open the door, add the item

Select Fabrics

FABRIC SELECTION LOAD TYPE DESCRIPTION

Towels Linens

•." Jeans Underwear speed spin.

WHITES °. • Sheets T-shirts

Dress shirts/pants

COLORS ....... Wrinkle Free clothing

DELICATES ,, Dress skirts/blouses

°'°°° Nylons Gentle tumble action and gent

HAND Sheer or lacy garments spin speed.

WASHABLES

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"'° Alternating periods of short a_

Poly/cotton blend clothing speed to reduce wrinkling.

•• • Hand-Washables

Normal tumble pattern and hig

Reduced tumble pattern and spir

long soak and gentle spin speed.

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Controls At A Glance.... .................. ...................

For detailed informa_n Onsorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tis booklet.

Step

• The tub can be loaded completely full with dry • To load a forgotten item immediately after !

• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and pos- mately 3 minutes into the start of the cycle. Add

• When washing big bulky items or a couple of small

• When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very impor- close the door and press the START/STOP buttm

Step

Press the appropriate button for the type of load. This will determine the
tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the cycle.

0 Load the Clothes Washer

unfolded clothes. However, do not pack the tub clothes washer has started, press the START/STq
tightly, button. The door will remain unlocked for appro

sibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. item(s), close the door and press the START/STq

items that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug • Once the door has locked, it is possible to loa(
or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for forgotten item. Press the START/STOP button

improved tumbling and spin performance, wait approximately 2 minutes for the "Door Lock,

tant to avoid overloading the washer to assure good resume the cycle.
cleaning results.

A

button to resume the cycle.

indicator to turn off. Open the door, add the item

Select Fabrics

FABRIC SELECTION LOAD TYPE DESCRIPTION

Towels Linens

•." Jeans Underwear speed spin.

WHITES °. • Sheets T-shirts

Dress shirts/pants

COLORS ....... Wrinkle Free clothing

DELICATES ,, Dress skirts/blouses

°'°°° Nylons Gentle tumble action and gent

HAND Sheer or lacy garments spin speed.

WASHABLES

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"'° Alternating periods of short a_

Poly/cotton blend clothing speed to reduce wrinkling.

•• • Hand-Washables

Normal tumble pattern and hig

Reduced tumble pattern and spir

long soak and gentle spin speed.

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Step Select Wash/Rinse Water Temperatures

Press the appropriate button to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Follow the
garment care label and chart below for best results.

WASHrRINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE

Whites

HOT ..'" • "° Heavily soiled color-fast items

COLD

WARM will be warm. The first and second rinses will be cold to conserve

WARM ""''.. energy.
WARM NOTE:The warm rinse option is not available with the COLORS

COLD fabric selection•

COLD ",

°°°" Wrinkle Free items

COLD -. Color-fast items

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Color-fast items. When warm rinse is selected, only the third rinse

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°'°°°° Brightly colored items

Washable woolens

• • •• • • • • * •• • • • •• • •• • • • •* • o• • • • *• • • •• • • • •• • •• •• ••

IMPORTANT." The washer features an automatic temperature control to provide a warm wash of approxi-

mately 105 °F and cold wash of approximately 70 °F.

While the washer is filling, you may notice hot and cold water going through the dispenser when cold or

warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control fea-
ture as the washer determines the temperature of the water.

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Step U Select Options

Press the appropriate button(s) to select one or more options.

OPTION USE

Use for jeans, towels, and bedding.

MAX Removes more water from loads during spin.

EXTRACT .......

EXTRA Max Extract option with these loads is not recommended.

RINSE -.o •.................................................................................

•" • • A fourth rinse at the end of the cycle to more completely remove

STAIN laundry additives and perfumes.

CYCLE ..................................................................................

' Adds time to the wash and rinses for better stain removal

RESET •

NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of Wrinkle Free fabrics, using the

Automatically provides a fourth rinse.

''°". Cancels any or all previously selected options

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Step 0 Select the Signal

ON Press ON or OFF for the desired signal option. ON provides an audible signal upon

StGNAL completion of a cycle. OFF provides no audible signal.

OFF

_:'_ PREWASH
' ' REGULAR

,/ A

/ -, _ Rotate the control

/ dial clockwise to the

desired cycle.

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NOR!I_L

Step 0 Select Cycle

DELAY HGUR_ ©F= _msE

CYCLES APPROX. CYCLE TIME DESCRIPTION

REGULAR The cycles located within the "Regular" area of the dial are used with most loads.

Prewash 69 minutes

Use for heavily soiled loads. Use IY:times the usual arnount of detergent

because the washer drains and refills with fresh water.

Use with STAIN CYCLE option button for heavily soiled, stained loads.

Heavy 59minutes NOTE: The ttEAV¥/STAINS setting isnotreeommendedfor use withDeliea

or /ta,a-Washab/e loads:

Normal 39 minutes Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.

Light 33 minutes Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads.

QUICK cycle setting on the left side of the control offers the opportunity to ea,

QUICK 33 minutes ly set the washer for a quick cycle time for lightly soiled loads.

NORMAL 39 minutes NORMAL cycle setting on the left side of the control provides a NORMAL

cycle when setting the washer for a delay start.

Allows the start of the NORMAL cycle to be delayed for up to 8 hours. Set

DELAY 2 - 8 hours control dial on the desired number of delay hours, press the START/STOP 1:

HOURS ton. NOTE: If the washer door is opened during the delay time, press

START button again.

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Step 0 Start Your Maytag Neptune TM Washer

• Close the door.

• Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (See page 6).

• Push the START/STOP button.

When the cycle is complete, the control will point to OFF, and the "DOOR LOCKED" lighl
will go out. Tire door will open easily. DO NOT attempt to open tire washer door" when the
"'DOOR LOCKED" light is illuminated.

START/STOP

Indicator DOOR

Lights o LocKED

• DOOR LOCKED - Lights whenever the door of the clothes

washer is locked The door can be unlocked by pressing the
START/STOP button to stop the clothes washer It may take
approximately 2 minutes for the door to be unlocked. O ON

• ON - Indicates when the clothes washer is operating

• DELAY - Indicates the washer is counting down the time until

it begins to wash. 0 DELAY

Water Use .............................................................

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The amount of water used will vary with each load. The efficient cleaning performance and conservation of
Maytag Neptune'" clothes washer uses an adaptive fill water and energy.
valve to provide the appropriate amount of water for

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J Features ....... ........................ ..... ........ .............. .....

Detergent Detergent Compartment

Your Maytag Neptune TM washer is _ 1. Pour laundry detergent directly into the detergen

(HE) detergents or regular detergents 2. If color-safe bleach is to be used, it should be adde(

designed to use either high efficiency _ compartment before starting the clothes washer.

normally used with top-loading washers, with detergent to the detergent compartment for bes

• For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency deter- results.
gent such as Tide HE or Wisk HE*. High efficiency • When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it i

detergents contain suds suppressors which reduce or
eliminate suds, When less suds are produced, the load
tumbles more efficiently and cleaning results are

maximized. -

• When using regular detergent formulated for top-
loading washers, it is important to pay close attention

to the soil level of the load, load size, and water hard- _-"_
ness**. To avoid over-sudsing, reduce the amount of

detergent used with soft water or with small or light-
ly soiled loads.

best if both laundry products are in the same form
granular or liquid.

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, mesthea,,,ouutofd.e,,gent.

• Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

•* To determine water hardness in yotlr area, COlltact your local
water utility or State University Extension o[lice in your area.

Automatic Dispenser

The automatic dispenser consists of three compartments
which hold 1) liquid or granular detergent and color sate

bleach, 2) liquid chlorine bleach and 3) liquid fabric
softener. All laundry products can be added at once in
their respective dispenser compartments. They will be
dispensed at the appropriate time for most effective

cleaning.
After loading the laundry additives into the dispenser,

close the dispenser lid.

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Bleach Compartment Softener Compartment
(Chlorine Bleach Only) 1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric soft-

1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. DO ener into the softener compartment. For smaller loads

NOT exceed the MAX FILL line. The chlorine use less than one cap full.
bleach compartment will hold 3/4 of a cup. 2. Fabric softener may be diluted with warm water until

2. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment, it reaches the MAX FILL line on the compartment.

Over-filling the compartment will release the chlo- Do not dilute the liquid fabric softener compart-
rine bleach into the clothes washer too early, ment above the MAX FILL line. If the compart-

ment is filled above the MAX FILL line, fabric

3. The washer automatically dispenses bleach into the

softener will enter the clothes washer too early.

tub when there are approximately two minutes
left in the wash portion of the cycle. This maximizes 3. This compartment automatically dilutes and releases

the effectiveness of the bleach, liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the

rinse cycle.

4. The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine

bleach before it reaches the wash load. NOTE:

• Use the softener compartment only for liquid fabric

NOTE: softeners.

• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach direct- • Using tbe Downy Ball* is not recommended with

ly onto the load or into the tub. It is a powerful this washer. It will not add fabric softener at the
chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as appropriate time. Use the dispenser on top of the

weakening of the fibers or color loss, if not used washer.
properly.

• If you prefer to use color-safe, non-chlorine bleach,

add it to the detergent compartment. Do not pour
color-safe bleach into the bleach compartment.

* Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufactftrers.

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Care and Cleaning .............................................

Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's Clean the following as recommended:
washing. This will shut off the water supply to the clothes Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth and gla

washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pad
from escaping water.

Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other

spills as they occur. Interior - hard water deposits may be removed,

Cleaning the Dispenser

The dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due bleach and softener. Run warm water and a soft brush,
to laundry additive build-up. For easy clean-up of the cloth over the two parts to remove any excess laundl

dispenser, grasp the removable two-compartment con- additives.
tainer (for bleach and softener) as shown in illustration Clean the main dispenser area using water and a sc

#1. As you begin to lift the two-compartment container, cloth. Once the main dispenser is clean, follow the illu
tilt slightly inward, according to illustration #2 and

remove from the main dispenser, container to its original location.

Once the two-compartment container is removed from
the main dispenser, take it to a sink. Follow illustration
#3 to remove the cap covering the siphon tube for the

Cabinet - clean with soap and water.

needed, using a recommended cleaner labeled cloth

washer safe.

trations in reverse order to replace the two compartme

NOTE: Do not use any cleaning substance but water in the main dispenser because it is possible for cleaning

substances to drain into the tub. If this should happen, set the washer for a rinse and spin cycle to remove an]
cleaning substance from the washer before doing a load of laundry.

#1 #2 #3

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Storing the Clothes Washer. ..............................

Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from • Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet

hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare hoses.

the washer for storage as follows: • Advance the cycle control knob to Spin and lower

• Select the "NORMAL" setting on the REGULAR the drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in

cycle of the clothes washer and add one cup of bleach the drain hose.
to the detergent dispenser without clothes in the tum-

bler. Run the clothes washer through a complete • Disconnect the clothes washer from the electrical

cycle, culate inside the tumbler.

For information on long-term storage or storage of your washer during extreme cold temperatures, call Maytag

Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-462-9824.

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800.688-2080.

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supply and leave the washer door open to let air cir-

Replacing Interior Light .....................................

Instructions for replacing the bulb:

1) Unplug or disconnect the clothes washer from the electrical power supply.

2) Open the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw attaching the light
cover to the door lock assembly.

3) Pull down on the light cover.

4) Unscrew the light bulb counter clockwise from the socket.

5) Replace the bulb with a 10 watt candelabra base light bulb and rotate clockwise.

6) Replace the light cover by inserting the front tabs into the door lock assembly. Push
the rear of the light cover into position.

7) Replace the screw into the light cover/door lock assembly,

8) Plug in or reconnect clothes washer to the power supply.

Reversing the Clothes Washer Door ..................

Clothes washer door swing direction can be changed using the following procedure:

1) Swing door fully open and support it while removing four hinge screws (which hold hinges to door assembly).

2) Set door aside and transfer four color matched door screws to the opposite side of the door assembly.

3) Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet and one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet (opposite side).

4) Remove hinge and bracket from cabinet by moving them up and down to a position where they are released.

5) Install hinge and bracket in swapped locations and drive screws to attach them securely to the cabinet.

6) Compare top hinge and top bracket to bottom hinge and bottom bracket for correct assembly position.

7) Repeat procedures 4 through 6 for bottom hinge to / "--

cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet. ,...................:::-_,, --_-- l

8) Support door in fully open position on hinge _---:',,"-..... "' '",_,,I -- Door

side and drive four screws to securely attach '," ":_ --s .....

hinges to door assembly.

9) Close door and check to see that clothes wash- i _)' J':::
er operates properly, i,, ,::,, z,,o - Doe,_- Screws

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Counter Sunk Screw

Before You Call ....................................... ...........

For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care proce-
dures, see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.

Check these )oints if your Maytag Neptune TM washer...

• Use Max Extract option.

Load Is Too Wet at • Try using a high efficiency detergent to reduce sudsing.

End of Cycle • Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may not

• •• .....•, .• • .•. • • ... *•. • . .... • . •.. • •.... ,•. • . • • • ••.... • • .•. • . ••. •• ... •. •

Leaks Water • Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.

• •. • . • . ... •..... • ,, . ..... • • • . ..... • .. .... •.. •• *.. •.. .•... ....•..... •.. ••....... •

Won't Spin or • Close the door and push the START/STOP button. For your safety, washer will n(

Drain tumble or spin unless the door is closed.

Stops • Close door and push the START/STOP button to start the clothes washer. For yo_

• .. • .. •. ••. ••• ••..•,• ••.* •.. ••* .. ...•• •• • . • . • . .•.... •. •. .. ••• ... •• • ..• . ...*.. ••• .. •

Tub is • Run the clothes washer through another complete cycle using cold water.

Completely • Reduce detergent amount for that specific load size, soil level and water hardness.

Full of Suds • Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load washel

• •• ....•• •. •. •. •, •...• • • • •..•.....•. •• .•.... ••. .... ••..........• ... ••.... •. •• • • ,

Fills with • Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C) hot wal

the Wrong at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.

Temperature • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

Water • When warm rinse is selected, only the final rinse will be warm. The first t_

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spin out completely.

• Door firmly closed.

• Make sure hose connections are tight.

• Avoid overloading.

• Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call f_
service.

• After pressing the START/STOP button, it may take a few moments before the clothe
washer begins to spin. The door must lock before spin can be achieved.

• See "Tub is Completely Full of Suds" below.

• ••. ••. *•..•..., ,...•..•. •• .. ••..., • . • . .. •*. •• •. ••..•, ... •. •• • •

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and push the START/STOP button l
start the clothes washer. If equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.

safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless door is closed.

• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.

• Check screens on inlet hoses for obstructions. Clean screens periodically.

• Turn both faucets on fully.

• Check that the temperature selector button is fully depressed.

• Make sure temperature selection is correct.

• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Flush wal

line before filling washer.

rinses will be cold.

• While the washer is filling for cold or warm wash temperatures, both hot and c(
water will go through the dispenser as the automatic temperature control feature che¢

incoming water temperatures. This is normal.

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Check these points if your Maytag Neptune TM washer...

Cycle Selector • Extra rinse option is selected.

Knob Advances • Washer will automatically provide an extra rinse when HEAVY/STAINS cycle and the

Through "OFF" STAIN CYCLE option button are selected.

• Be sure the door is tightly closed.

• Plug cord into a live electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Turn the control dial to the proper cycle and push the START/STOP button.

If equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.

Won't Fill • Make sure the control dial is set on a cycle starting point. Advance the dial slightly.

• Turn both faucets on fully.

• Straighten inlet hoses.

• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may he plugged.

• Open and close the door, then push the START/STOP button.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and push the START/STOP button.

Won't TUmble If equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.

• Close the door and push the START/STOP button. For your safety, the clothes washer
will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.

• Press the START/STOP button to stop the machine.

Door Locked Shut; • It may take 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for the door lock mechanism to disengage.

Will Not Open • When "Door Locked" light goes out, pull on the door indentation opposite the hinges,

• Open the door and wash the lower portion of the gray door seal with a solution of 1cup
chlorine bleach to 2 cups water.

• Select thefollowing control panel setting: WHITES, Hot/Cold, Regular/Heavy/Stains cycle.

Freshening • Fill the bleach dispenser cup with liquid chlorine bleach and start the washer.

Your Washer • Pour an additional 1/2 cup bleach into the detergent dispenser as the washer is filling.

• Allow the washer to complete the cycle.

• At the end of the cycle, open the door and dry the gray door seal.

• Clothes washer should be leveled properly as outlined in installation instructions.

• Check the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened.

Is Noisy • Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.

• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.

• For information on normal operating sounds, see page 12.

For further assistance, call Maytag Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-4.MAYTAG (1-888-462-9824).

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

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Operating Sounds ................................................

Normal operating sounds of your Maytag Neptune TM clothes washer

"Humming" sound during pre- Theinternalpump will intermittentlyturn on andoff.
wash,washand rinse

High pitch sound during aspin Themotor increasesspeedto spinthetub to removemois-

cycle, turefrom the load.

Flushing water sound coming Detergentisdispensedatthestartofthecycle.Bleachisdis-
fromthedispenserarea. pensedduringfinal minutesof wash.Fabricsoftenerisdis-

pensedduringthethirdrinsewhilethewasherisfilling.

Sloshing or gurgling water
soundwhenwasherisoffandthe isdesignedtomakethewasherrun smoothly.

tub is rotated.

"Whirring" or "Sloshing" Thetub rotatesone directionfollowedby a pause.Thetub

sound followed by a pause,
repeatedthroughoutthewashcycle, throughoutthecycle.

Clothes washer maintains a

slightly reduced spin speed After reachingthe maximumspinspeed,the machinemay

afterachievinga higherspinspeed.

The spin speed slows down The tumbler wilt beginto accelerateto speed,then slows

dramatically whenitsoundslike backdown to redistributethe loadmore evenlywhen an
anout-of-balanceload. unbalancedload occurs.

Water is added after the ed.
washer has been tumbling OR

Thesealedbalanceringaroundthetubcontainsaliquid and

reverses direction and pauses.This action continues

reducespinspeedslightlyto createlessnoiseandvibration.

The MaytagNeptuneTM clotheswasherusesa true adaptive
fill andaddsmorewater duringthe washcycleasit is need-

fora while. Waterflows throughthe dispenserto dilute andaddbleachor

fabricsoftener atthe appropriatetime. This will occureven if

bleachandfabric softenerarenot used.

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Questions & Answers ................................... .....

O. What'sthebestcycletouseif I havestainsonmylaundry?

A. Select the STAIN CYCLE option button and set the control dial on the HEAVY/STAINS setting. Pretreat

the stains with a laundry pre-treat product. Refer to the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet for more infor-
mation on treating specific stains.

Q. Howlargeofa loadcanI washin myMaytagNeptuneTM washer?

A. The tub can be loaded completely full with dry, unfolded clothes. However, do not pack the tub tightly.

If the load is heavily soiled it is very important not to overload the washer.

Q. At theendofthecyclemyloadcomesoutwetterthannormal.
A. During tumble and spin the washer may have had difficulty getting to a full spin speed because the load

was not evenly distributed. This can occur with small loads, heavy items or a load in which too much
detergent was used, causing over-sudsing.

Q. Mylaundryitemsseemtobeverywrinkledattheendofthecycle.WhatcanI dotocorrecttheproblem?

A. Wrinkling is caused by the combination of heat and pressure. Be sure wrinkle free or permanent press

fabrics are washed on the COLORS or DELICATES cycle, and a cold rinse is used. (See pg. 3 for

WASH/RINSE Temperature). DO NOT USE MAX-EXTRACT.

Q. Mywhitesarenotaswhite as I'dlike. WhatcanI do?

A. Wash white loads using the WHITES fabric selection. Select the hot wash/cold rinse temperature setting

and put 3/4 cup of chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. The bleach will be dispensed in the final min-
utes of the wash providing for optimal whitening. Maytag recommends a hot water wash temperature of

120-140°F (49°- 60° C).

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' Maytag Neptune TM Washer Warranty ....... ........ .

Full One Year Warranty
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired

or replaced tree of charge.
Limited Warranty

After the first year from date of original retail purchase, through the time periods listed below, the parts designated
below which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner

paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.

Second Year - All parts.

Third through Tenth - The drive motor.
Third through Lifetime - Stainless steel inner wash basket.

Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust-Through

Should an exterior cabinet, including the top and baseframe, rust through during the one year period starting from the
date of retail purchase, repair or replacement will be made free of charge. After the first, and through the tenth year,
repair or replacement will be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including

labor, mileage and transportation.
Please Note: This full warranty and the limited warranty apply when the washer is located in the United States or

Canada. Washers located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranty only, including parts which fail during the
first two years.

The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

To Receive Warranty Service

To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Mayta_ dealer from whom your appliance was purchased: or call Maytag
Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service,
please call or write:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIW _Center

RO. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

U.S. or Canada (toll-free) 1-888-462-9824
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance about a service problem, please include the following:

(a) Your name. address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the back center of the control panel) of your appliance;

(c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was purchased:

(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.

(e) Proof of purchase.

Whatis not coveredby thesewarranties:

1. Conditions and damages resulting from ally of the following: 4. Products purchased tbr commercial or industrial use.
a. Improper installation, delivei3,, or maintenance. 5. The cost of service or service call to:

b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment not autho- a. Correct installation eirors.

rized by the manut:acturer or an authorized servicer, b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.

c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use. c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.

e. Improper setting of any control. 6. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any perso_

2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been

removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequ_

3. Light bulb or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.

User's Guides. service manuals and parts information are available from
Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.

result of any breach of these warranties.

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