Maytag MAH5500BWQ, MAH5500BWW Installation Guide

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HIGH-EFFICIENCY WASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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GUIDE DE MISE EN SERVICE

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Printed in U.S.A. • tmpreso en los Estados Unidos • Stampato negli Stati Uniti 6 2718680

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Tools needed for installation:

• Multi wrench

• Utility knife

• Channel lock

• 5/16 nut driver

• Level

• Screw driver-
fiatblade

PARTS supplied for installation:
Cable tie to secure drain hose to standpipe, inlet hose or laundry tub

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2 washers and 2 screens for water hoses @ @

Washer and screw for external ground (if required) _ _]

ELECTRICAL

Refer to serial plate for specific

electrical requirements. For
more detailed information refer

to section on Electrical

Requirements.

WATER

Washer needs two standard

3/4 inch water supply faucets

with a pressure between
30-120 pounds per square inch.

For more detailed information
refer to section on Water

Requirements.

4 rubber feet for legs _ _....

CABINET DIMENSIONS

1" min,

2.54 cm

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43-1/4"

min.

109.8

cm

36-1/4"

rain.

92.0
cm

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3/8" min.

1 cm

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27"

68.5 cm

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22q/4" _

56.5 cm

STEP1

PREPARE WASHER

1. Cut both lower shipping straps where they wrap around the crate
bottom.

DO NOT BE ALARMED as the tub will jump up when the last
strap is cut.

2. Carefully remove any packaging materials from the outside of the washer, Set aside two corner posts for
installation, IMPORTANT: Notice that the hoses and power cord are tied up with two red upper shipping

straps on the rear of the machine. The upper straps should not be cut or removed until the machine is
ready to be installed.

Lay two corner posts behind the washer and gently tip the washer over on to its back.

3. Remove the crate bottom from the washer by prying the crate retaining clips off
with a flat blade screwdriver.

force from the top,

DO NOT remove the crate bottom by applying

Shipping

Straps

4. Pull loose shipping straps from the bottom of the washer
one at a time until all straps have been removed.

5. Loosen the four adjustable washer legs and lock nuts enough to fit a wrench on to the lock nuts, Install
vinyl feet found in installation package. Feet can be more easily installed when immersed in hot water
before installing. Carefully raise the washer back to an upright position.

6. At the installation site, locate the metal buckles attached to the red upper shipping straps at back of washer,
Carefully cut away straps near both buckles, completely removing both buckles from the washer.

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Pull loose straps from

back of washer one at

a time until all straps
have been removed.