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.

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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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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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