Maytag MAH7500 User Manual
GUIDE
THE NEW MAYTAG NEPTUNE
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WASHER
USER
USER
GUIDE
THE NEW MAYTAG NEPTUNE
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WASHER
MODEL MAH7500
6 2717920 A/08/00 MCS 22003305
ABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ................................................. 1-2
Operating Instructions...............................................3
Control Panel............................................................. 4
Controls at a Glance............................................5-13
Features.................................................................14-15
Care & Cleaning...................................................... 16
Storing the Clothes Washer...................................17
Before You Call....................................................18-19
Operating Sounds ................................................... 20
Questions and Answers......................................... 21
Warranty................................................................... 23
Guide de l’Utilisateur............................................. 24
Guía del Usuario ..................................................... 48
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WARNING:
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:
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, other flammable or explosive 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.
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Welcome
Welcome and congratulations on your
purchase of a Maytag Neptune®washer!
Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. For best results, we suggest
reading this material to help acquaint you
with proper operating and maintenance
procedures.
Should you need assistance in the future,
it is helpful to:
1) Have complete model and serial
number identification of your washer.
This is located on a data plate on the
back of the control panel.
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
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland,TN 37320–2370
1-888-462-9824 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
For service and warranty information, see page 23.
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.
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MPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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read before operating your washer
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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 pub-
lished user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your clothes washer.
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 laun-
dering. 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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TATUS DISPLAY
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After pressing start, this display will show the estimated time remaining in the cycle.
Door Locked – Displays whenever the door of the clothes washer is locked.The door can be unlocked by pressing the
Start/Pause touchpad to stop the washer.
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The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag Neptune®clothes washer uses an adaptive fill valve to provide
the appropriate amount of water for efficient cleaning performance and conservation of water and energy.
ESTIMATED TIME DISPLAY
INDICATOR LIGHTS
PERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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• The tub can be loaded completely full with dry
unfolded clothes. However,do not pack the tub tightly.
• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and possibly 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
touchpad, add the item, close the door and press the
Start/Pause touchpad. After a 15 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.
For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.
LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER
Special Note: As you use the touchscreen, if you feel you are lost, press Back or Home.
estimated time:
main wash
door locked
40
hot wash
cold rinse
normal soil
16 min. wash
cotton/sturdy
fabrics
options
end chime medium
wrinkle free spin
remind chime ON
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cotton/sturdy
Home
delicate
more cycles
wrinkle free
hand washable
favorite cycles
Touchscreen - An interactive
display that responds with the
touch of a finger.
Note: Exposure of the touchscreen to direct sunlight is not
recommended.
Favorites - Quick
access to your
named cycles.
Start/Pause - Press this
pad to start a cycle. Once
started, pressing this pad
will stop the washer at any
point in the cycle.
Help - Quick access to Stain
Brain, Before You Call,
Laundering Hints, Operating
Tips, Lock Out and Select
Preferences.
Back - Takes you to the previous screen.
Home - Takes you immediately to the first screen.
Off - Stops the washer
and the turns off the
display.
Special Note: As you use the touchscreen, if you feel you are lost, press Back or Home.
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Home Screen – Select the
appropriate fabric setting.
Wash/Rinse Temps – Select the
appropriate wash/rinse temperature.
Soil Level/Wash Time – Select the
appropriate soil level/wash time.
Review Screen – This screen
reviews your selections before
starting the washer. You may press
Start/Pause to begin washing or
press a displayed choice to change
previous selections.
Options Screen – The option
choices on the left turn the options
on or off. Some option choices on
the right show an additional screen
with multiple choices. When the
desired selections are made, touch
Continue to see the review screen
once again.
If you are satisfied with the selections,
press the Start/Pause pad to begin the
cycle.
SETTING A WASH CYCLE
If there are no words on the touchscreen, open the door, touch any pad (except off), or touch the screen to
“wake” the controls.
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Step 1
Step 1
Step 2
Step 2
Step 3
Step 3
Step 4
Step 4
Step 5
Step 5
Step 6
Step 6
cotton/sturdy
Home
delicate
more cycles
wrinkle free
hand washable
favorites
hot wash
cold rinse
Wash/Rinse T emperature
warm wash
cold rinse
warm wash
warm rinse
cold wash
cold rinse
heavy soil
24 min. wash
light soil
10 min. wash
normal soil
16 min. wash
extra heavy soil
34 min. wash
quick
5 min. wash
Soil Level/Wash Time
cotton/sturdy
fabrics
Press "Start/Pause" or
change your selections below.
hot wash
cold rinse
normal soil
16 min. wash
options
end chime medium
extra rinse ON
remind chime ON
medium end of
cycle chime
wrinkle free spin
Options
continue
extra rinse
on off
pre-soak
on off
stain cycle
on off
remind chime
on off
delay wash
on off
Special Note: As you use the touchscreen,if you feel you are lost,press Back or Home.
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FAVORITES AT A GLANCE
Favorites allows you to create, name and save up to 24 commonly used wash cycles.
“Blue jeans” and “towels” favorite cycles have been programmed for you. To change these cycles for your preferences, see Edit a Favorite on page 7.
Touch “Favorites” on the home
screen or the Favorites pad.
CREATE A FAVORITE
Step 1
Step 1
Step 3
Step 3
Step 4
Step 4
Step 5
Step 5
Step 6
Step 6
blue jeans towels
Favorites
create a favorite
edit a favorite
1 of 4
cotton/sturdy
Fabrics
delicates
wrinkle free
hand wash
hot wash
cold rinse
Wash/Rinse T emperature
warm wash
cold rinse
warm wash
warm rinse
cold wash
cold rinse
cotton/sturdy
fabrics
Press "Continue" to name your
favorite or change selections below .
hot wash
cold rinse
normal soil
16 min. wash
options
end chime medium
wrinkle free spin
extra rinse ON
remind chime ON
presoak ON
stain cycle ON
continue
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Step 7
heavy soil
24 min. wash
light soil
10 min. wash
normal soil
16 min. wash
extra heavy soil
34 min. wash
quick
5 min. wash
Soil Level/Wash Time
medium end of
cycle chime
wrinkle free spin
Options
continue
extra rinse
on off
pre-soak
on off
stain cycle
on off
remind chime
on off
delay wash
on off
Name A Favorite Cycle – Touch the corresponding
letter and space combination to spell out your favorite cycle
name, up to 12 characters. Press “Save”. Your new
Favorite Cycle will be displayed on the Favorites page.
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save
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Step 9
Fabrics – Select the appropriate
fabric setting.
Wash/Rinse Temps – Select the
appropriate wash/rinse temperature.
Soil Level/Wash Time – Select the
appropriate soil level/wash time.
Review Screen – This screen reviews
your cycle choices, and allows you to
choose Options to further customize
your wash cycle. Press “Options” if
desired, or press “Continue”.
Options Screen – The option choices
on the left turn the options on or off.
Some option choices on the right show
an additional screen with multiple
choices. When the desired selections
are made,touch “Continue” to see the
review screen once again.
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Step 8
cotton/sturdy
fabrics
Press "Continue" to name your
favorite or change selections below .
hot wash
cold rinse
normal soil
16 min. wash
options
end chime medium
wrinkle free spin
extra rinse ON
remind chime ON
presoak ON
stain cycle ON
continue
If satisfied with your selections, press “Continue” to
name your favorite cycle.
blue jeans towels
Favorites
create a favorite
edit a favorite
whites
1 of 4
cotton/sturdy
Home
delicate
more cycles
wrinkle free
hand washable
favorites
Step 2
Step 2
Touch “Create a Favorite”.
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Touch “Favorites” on the home screen or the
Favorites pad.
Touch “Edit A Favorite” Touch
the favorite cycle you want to edit.
This allows you to change the settings of any favorite cycle.
Step 1
Step 1
Step 2
Step 2
Step 3
Step 3
Step 4
Step 4
cotton/sturdy
Home
delicate
more cycles
wrinkle free
hand washable
favorites
EDIT A FAVORITE
blue jeans towels
Favorites
create a favorite
edit a favorite
1 of 4
cotton/sturdy
fabrics
Press "Continue" to name your
favorite or change selections below .
hot wash
cold rinse
normal soil
16 min. wash
options
end chime medium
wrinkle free spin
extra rinse ON
remind chime ON
presoak ON
stain cycle ON
continue
If the current favorite cycle name still applies,
touch “Save”. If you prefer a new name,
type in the new name and touch “Save”.
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save
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The review screen for that specific
cycle will be displayed.Make the appropriate changes by touching the area.
Press “Continue”.
Special Note: As you use the touchscreen,if you feel you are lost,press Back or Home.
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