Maytag MAH5500B User Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions............................................... I

Part No. 6 2717910

Operating Instructions

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

Care and Cleaning

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

Replace Interior Light........................................... 9

Reverse the Door Before You Cali

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

Questions and Answers

Warranty................................................................ 15

Guide de L’utilisateur Guía del Usuario

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Welcome

Welcome and congratulations on your pur

chase of a Maytag Neptune® washer! Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. For best results, we suggest reading this mate rial to help acquaint you with proper oper ating and maintenance procedures.

Should you need assistance in the future, it is

helpful to;

I) Have complete model and serial number

identification of your washer.This is located on a data plate on the door.

Date of Purchase

Model Number

Serial Number ___________________________

2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt in a safe place for future reference. Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service.

If you have questions, write us (include your model, serial number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Attn: CAIR® Center

RO. Box 2370 Cleveland.TN 37320-2370

I -888-462-9824 USA and CANADA 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY

(for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri,, 8am-8pm Eastern Time) http://www.maytag.com

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For service and warranty informa

tion, see page 15.

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it

may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

MPORTANT Safety Instructions

Awarn ING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when

using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the appliance. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential

hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using it.

Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

Install and level the clothes washer on a floor that can support the weight.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a

receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance.

To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explo sive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line dry any items containing these substances.

Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is saturated

with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the clothes washer

until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.

These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some

liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers,

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive

substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• 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 been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will

release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your clothes washer.

Do not reach into the appliance if the tumbler is moving. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children

is necessary when the appliance is used near children. Do not tamper with controls. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place where children cannot

reach them. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil.These items

may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may

smoke or catch fire by itself.

Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.

Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed

in following loads and cause skin irritation. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the

washing compartment.

Do not sit on top of the clothes washer. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration over time. Check the hoses

periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years.

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PERATiNG Instructions

For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.

Step Jj

Load the Clothes Washer

Step

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

• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and pos sibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load.

• When washing big bulky items or a couple of small items that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for improved tumbling and spin performance.

■ When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important to avoid overloading the washer to assure good cleaning results.

• To load a forgotten item, press the start/pause pad, add the item, close the door and press the start/pause pad. After a i 5 to 30 second pause, the

cycle will resume.

NOTE; To assure that your additional items get clean, do not wait more than five minutes after the cycle has started to add the item.

Select Fabrics . |

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

cotton sturdy — Normal tumble pattern and high speed spin. Use for towels, jeans, sheets, linens, underwear, t-shirts.

wrinkle free - Reduced tumble pattern and spin speed to reduce wrinkling.

Use for dress shirts/pants, wrinkle free clothing, poly/cotton blend clothing. delitgM

delicates - Gentle tumble action and gentle spin speed. Use for dress shirts/blouses, nylons, sheer or lacy garments.

hand wash - Alternating periods of short and long soak and gentle spin speed. COttOIT&ferclY Use for items labeled hand wash.

PERATiNG Instructions CONI.

Step 3)

I Select Wash/Rinse Water Temperatures I

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

hot/cold - Whites & Heavily soiled color-fast items

Wash/Rinse

IMPORTANT; The washer features an automatic temperature control to provide a warm wash of approximately 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 feature as the washer determines the temperature of the water.

Step 4)

warm/warm - Color-fast items. When warm rinse is selected, only the third rinse will be warm.The first and second rinses will be cold to conserve

energy.

warm/cold -Wrinkle Free items

Color-fast items

cold/cold - Brightly colored items

Washable woolens

Select Soil Level/Wash Options

Press the appropriate pad to select the Soil Level/Wash Option,

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heavy soil - Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads.

normal soil - Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.This

setting will be appropriate for most loads.

light soil — Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads.

quick -The Quick setting offers a quick cycle time. Suggested

uses include freshening newly purchased clothes, or clothing that has been packed away.

rinse - Choose this setting to rinse only and then spin.

spin - Spins only.

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Select Options

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

presoak - Adds 15 minutes of mostly soaking with minimal tumbling before the regular cycle. Can be selected with any cycle.

stain cycle - Adds time to the wash and rinses for better stain removal. Automatically provides a fourth rinse.

extra rinse - A fourth rinse at the end of the cycle to more completely remove laundry additives and perfumes.

max extract - Use for jeans, towels, and bedding. Removes more water from loads during spin.

NOTE; To minimize wrinkling of wrinkle free fabrics, using the Max Extract

option with these loads is not recommended.

delay wash — Allows the start of any cycle to be delayed for up to 9 hours.

Make the appropriate selection for your load, then press the delay wash pad once for one hour or press the pad again to increase the delay wash time up to 9 hours in one hour increments.

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Step 7)

Select the Signal

Press the “+” or signal pad to increase or decrease the end of cycle signal volume.

Start Your Maytag Neptune® Washer

• Close the door.

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

• Push the start/pause pad.

• When the washer is started after a pause, there may be up to a 30 second delay before continuing the cycle.

Pressing off cancels the cycle and stops the washer,

NOTE: When the cycle is complete, the door locked light will go out.The door

will open easily. DO NOT attempt to open the washer door when the door

lacked light is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see pg. 2.

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