Maytag MAV6257AWW, MAV6257AWQ Installation Guide

MAV (ATLANTIS) WASHER

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

WASHER PRE-INSTALLATION • Do not store or operate washer in tern

REQUIREMENTS peratures belowfreezing. This can ¢aus_

damage to the pump, hoses and othe

NOTE: Proper installation is the respon- components.(See page 1-5 for long ten
sibility of the purchaser, storage.)

Checkpoints for proper installation: Waterpressureof20 -120 P.S.I.isrequire

to fill the washer in the appropriate tim

Properly grounded electrical cutlet is re-

frame. Pressuresof lessthan 20P.S.I.m_

quired. Use 15 amp fuse or comparable cause an extended or exceptionally lot
circuit breaker for electrical service, filltime. Referto the troubleshootingse

tion for moreinformation regarding a s

• Standpipe Drain System must be able to

lution for slow fill situations.

accept 1½" O.D. drain hose. In cases
wherean airtight connectionisrequired, an

• Best performance is obtained with tl

anti-siphoning valve, part number washer installed on a solid floor. Wo_

12001586,shouldbeplacedinthedrainhose floor constructions may need to be re:

to prevent siphoningfrom the washer orfa- forced to minimize vibration from unb
cilityduringagitation.Standpipeheightof 36" anted load situations. Carpets and s

is recommended, tile surfaces are also contributing fact_

in vibration and/or movement during 1

NOTE: Ifdrain standpipe isin excess of 5feet spin cycle, Never install washer on pl

above floor level, install pump accessory kit,

form or weak support structure.

part number]200]58? ElectricalRequirements

• These unitsarenot equippedwith a siphon 1. Provide an individual 120 volt,
break, andthe drainhose mustbe elevated 60 HZ, branch circuit with ground f¢

to a minimum height of 36", For installa- the washer. This circuit must be
tionswith short standpipes,the drain hose

must be supported by clippingthe drain
hose into the clip on the back of the
washer. Then a coupler and additional

hose lenghth is added to the eXisting circuit breaker.

drain hose.

rated for 15 amperes or more.

2. Protect the washer's electrical circu
with a 15 ampere time delay fuse c

• Hot and Cold water faucets should be 3. Install in accordance with National
within four (4) feet of the back of the Electrical Code and all local codes

washer. This allows for quick access for and ordinances.
immediate shut off of the water.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• Water heater should be set to deliver a

minimum of 120° (49°C) hot water to the The washer must be grounded. In the
washer, event of a malfunction or breakdown,

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grounding will reduce the risk of electrical WARNING: Improper connection of the
shock by providing a path of least resis- grounding conductor or the three-prong

tance for electrical current, grounding plug of the power supply cord

cord may result in an electrical shock
hazard, ff there is any doubt as to wheth-

The washer is equipped with a power erthe washeris properly grounded, have

supply cord which has a grounding the installation checked by a qualified
conductor and three-prong grounding electrician.

plug. For proper grounding, the three-
prong grounding plug must be plugged DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED

into an appropriate three-prong WITH THE WASHER - If the plug will not

grounded receptacle or outlet (see the fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
following figure). The receptacle must by a qualified technician.

be properly installed and grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical

Code and all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: For your

safety and to protect
the test equipment,

be sure that the wall
polarized and

grounded.

/_ outlet is properly

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1_0 VOL'F5 AC 0 VOLTS AC 120 VOLT8 AO

Figure 1-2

UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS

of the washer.NOTE: Retain the corner

NOTE: The following steps must be posts for later use.

performed in the correct order to ease

uncrating. 3. Untape and raise the washer lid;

remove the items shipped in the spin

1. Removethe carton by cutting only marked basket. Save the literature for future
areas of the carton. CAUTION: Hoses are reference. Close and retape lid.

connected to the washer.

4. Place three (3) corner posts and

2. Lift the carton and top cap assembly up position them on the floor near the rear
and clear of the washer. Carefullyremove base ofthe washer. Place the remain*

any packaging materials from the outside ing corner poston the floor approxi-

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