Maytag MLE2000AYW, MLE2000AZW Owner's Manual

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MAYTAG NEPTUNE

SUPER STACK

USE & CARE

GUIDE

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ............................. 1-2

Using the Washer F

Cleaning the Dispensers .....................................8-10

Replacing Washer Tub Light....................................11

Reversing the Washer Door ..................................11

Using the Dryer Controls................................12-13

Dryer Operating Tips ..............................................14

Dryer Exhaust Tips...................................................15

Replacing Dryer Drum Light .................................16

Washer Controls................................. 3-5

eatures .....................................................6-7

Reversing the Dryer Door.....................................16

Water Use..................................................................16

Care and Cleaning....................................................17

Storing the Maytag Neptune®Super StackTM......18

Washer Operating Sounds .....................................19

Troubleshooting - Washer................................20-21

Troubleshooting - Dryer.........................................22

Warranty and Service ............................................ 23

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien........................ 24

Guía de Uso y Cuidado......................................... 48

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WELCOME

elcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag Neptune satisfaction is very important to us. For best results, we suggest reading this material before operating your appliances, 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 appliances.The serial number is located on the lower center of the dryer door opening.

Super Stack

! Your complete

MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliances.

Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Date of Purchase ________________________

Model Number __________________________

Serial Number __________________________

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, call:

Maytag Customer Assistance 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired) (Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com

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.

For service and warranty information, see page 23.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words and Labels.

WARNING

WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in minor personal injury.

WARNING

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this

manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

va appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

WARNING

Do not place into your dryer items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items ma

y contain significant amounts of these oils.The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spontaneous ignition increases when the items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your clothes dryer, can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates

If this heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to

heat. catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard.

All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dangerous.Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but will not eliminate, the hazard.Always use the Cool Down cycle for these items to reduce the items’ temperature. Never remove these items from the clothes dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the Cool Down cycle. Never pile or stack these items when they are hot.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

tment.

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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your dryer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliances.

2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

a. Do not wash or dry 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 appliances until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.

These items include: kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot

vers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

remo

b. 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.

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 been used for such a period, before using a combination washer-dr faucets and let the water flow from each for several

utes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.

min As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

d. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam)

or similarly textured rubber-like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials, when heated, can produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in y

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

Do not allo

3. supervision of children is necessary when appliances are used near children.

4. Before the appliances are removed from service or discarded,

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5. Do not r

6. Do not install or store the appliances where they will be exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not r attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in

w childr

ve the door to the washer and dryer compartment.

each into the a

epair or replace any part of the appliances or

acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,

yer, turn on all hot water

en to pla

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ppliance if the tub or drum is mo

ppliances.

our dryer.

ving.

published user-repair instructions provided from Maytag. M

ake sure you understand the instructions and that you have the specified tools and skills necessary to make the repair before you begin.

9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

10. Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load.

11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.

12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned yearly by qualified service personnel.

13. The appliances must be properly grounded. Never plug the

ppliance cords into a receptacle that is not grounded

a adequatel See Installation Instructions for grounding appliances.

Unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service

14. your appliances.

15. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them.

16. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust r can form.

17. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and may result in skin irritation.

18. Install and level appliances on a floor that can support the weight.

19. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use these appliances safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliances and always ex

y and in accordance with local and national codes.

emover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes

cise car

e when using them.

WARNING

Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL a accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

IMPOR

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances. Users of this a

esult in lo

r including benzene incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petr Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.

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eby warned that the burning of gas can

, and soot, due primarily to the

oleum (LP) fuels.

SING THE WASHER CONTROLS

Step 1

SELECT WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURES

Press the appropriate button to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Follow the garment care label for best results. Use the information below as a guide.

HOT/COLD

White and heavily soiled, color-fast items.

WARM/WARM

Some delicate and color-fast items.

WARM/COLD

Moderately soiled, colored items; most Easy Care/Permanent

ess items.

COLD/COLD

Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; washable woolens.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures belo detergents define cold water as up to 85º F.

do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels

w 65º F

Step 2

SELECT OPTIONS (IF DESIRED)

Press the a options.

MAX EXTRACT

Remo for jeans, towels and bedding.

EXTRA RINSE

Provides an additional rinse near the end of the cycle to more completely remove laundry additives, perfumes, etc.

SIGNAL

Provides an audible signal upon the completion of a cycle.

RESET

Cancels any or all previously selected options.

ppropriate button(s) to select one or more

ves more water from a load during the spin cycle. Use

SING THE WASHER CONTROLS

Step 3

SELECT CYCLE

Rotate the control dial clockwise to the desired cycle.The triangle symbol appropriate setting for the majority of loads for the most effective cleaning. Check the garment or item’s label for recommended care when cleaning.

▲▲

between HEAVY and LIGHT, is the

RREEGGUULLAAR

Designed for durable items.Tumbles more often and has a greater spin speed for better water extraction.

Load Type

Jeans, towels and bedding.

PREWASH

Extends the wash time by 9 minutes to clean extremely soiled loads. Ad

HEAVY

Used for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Approximate cycle time: 46 min

▲

Used for most loads. Appr

LIGHT

Used for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Approximate cycle time: 35 minutes.

utes.

DDEELLIICCAATTEES

ers a gentle tumble and long pause to properly handle

Off delicate items. Although there is a reduced spin speed, water extraction is a

d 1

⁄2 times the amount of detergent.

oximate cycle time: 40 minutes.

ppropriate.

Load Type

Dress skirts/blouses, nylons, sheer or lacy garments.

HEAVY

Used for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Approximate cycle

45 min

time:

▲

Used for most loads. Approximate cycle time: 40 minutes.

LIGHT

Used for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Approximate cycle

34 min

time:

utes.

EEAASSYY CCAARREE//PPEERRMM PPRREESSS

Designed to minimize wrinkling and tangling by using a slightly reduced tumble pattern and decreased spin speed.

Load Type

ess pants and pol

ess shir

HEAVY

Used for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Approximate cycle time: 45 minutes.

▲

Used for most loads. Approximate cycle time: 37 minutes.

LIGHT

Used for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Approximate cycle time: 32 minutes.

ts,

y/cotton blends.

NOTE: The washer and dryer can operate at the same time or independently of each other.

SING THE WASHER CONTROLS

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

Step 4

LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER

• 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.

• For best cleaning results when washing a large bulky item that does not completely fill the tub, (such as a rug) add a few towels to complete the load. This will help to balance the load.

•

To load a forgotten item immediately after the clothes washer has started, press the

STAR

for approximately 3 minutes into the start of the cycle. Add the item(s), close the door and press the

STAR

T/ST

T/STOP

button.The door will r

button to r

esume the cycle

emain unlock

Step 5

START YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNETMWASHER

1. Close the washer door.

•

Once the door has locked, it is possible to load a forgotten item.

button and wait approximately 2 minutes for the “Door Locked” indicator to turn off. Open the door, add the item(s), close the door and press the START/STOP button to resume the cycle.

• Add laundry detergent on top of the load in the tub, then place additives in the properly marked dispensers. (See Washer Features page 6).

Press the START/STOP

2. Push the

3. The washer has started when the ON light is lit and an audible tone is heard.

NOTE: The wash cycle is complete when the control dial points to “OFF” and the “Door Lock

START/STOP button.

ed” light is no longer lit.

The door should open easil

INDICATOR LIGHTS

• DOOR L door can be unlocked by pressing the washer. It may take approximately 2 minutes for the door to be unlocked.

ON – Light indicates when the clothes washer is operating.

•

OCKED

– Lights whene

er the door of the clothes washer is lock

START/STOP button to stop the clothes

ed.

The

ASHER FEATURES

DETERGENT

Your Maytag Neptune®Super Stack is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents.

• For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergent such as Tide or Gain suds suppressors which reduce or eliminate suds. When less suds are produced, the load tumbles more efficiently and cleaning results are maximized.

If HE detergent is not available, regular detergent may be used.

• If using regular detergent formulated for top-loading washers, it is important to pay close attention to the soil level of the load, load size, and water hardness**.

sudsing, which interfer rinsing and spinning and causes extended cycle times, reduce the amount of detergent used with soft water or with small or lightly soiled loads.

NOTE: Reducing the amount of detergent may

reduce cleaning. It is impor sort carefully by color and soil level and avoid overloading.

* Brand names for products are registered trademarks of

the respective manufacturer(s).

To determine water hardness in your area, contact your local

ater utility or State University Extension office in your area.

HE*. High efficiency detergents contain

HE,Wisk®HE, Cheer®HE

To avoid over-

es with tumbling,

tant to pretreat stains,

ADDING DETERGENT

Either liquid or granular detergent may be used to wash clothes. Follow the directions on the box or bottle to determine the appropriate amount of detergent. Pour the detergent directly on top of the load in the tub.

If color-safe bleach is to be used, it should be added on top of the load with detergent for best results.

NOTE: If using the “PREWASH” setting, measure 11⁄2 times the amount of detergent.

AUTOMATIC DISPENSERS

e are two automatic dispensing compartments. One

Ther holds liquid chlorine bleach and the other holds liquid fabric softener. Laundry additives can be added to their respective dispenser compartments.They will be dispensed at the appropriate time for the most effective cleaning and softening.

ASHER FEATURES

ADDING CHLORINE BLEACH

The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches the wash load. Follow these steps when using liquid chlorine bleach:

1. Add liquid chlorine bleach to the chlorine bleach compartment. Do not exceed the MAX FILL 3/4 CUP line.The chlorine bleach compartment will hold 3/4 of a cup.

2. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment. Over-filling the compartment will release the chlorine bleach into the clothes washer too early.

NOTES:

• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the tub. It is a powerful chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as weakening of the fibers or color loss, if not used properly.

ou prefer to use color

• If y it with the detergent. the liquid chlorine bleach compartment.

-safe, non-chlorine bleach, add

Do not pour color-safe bleach into

ADDING FABRIC SOFTENER

This compartment automatically dilutes and releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. Follow these steps when using liquid fabric softener:

1. Pour liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener compartment using the amount recommended on the package.

2. Fabric softener may be diluted with warm water until it reaches the MAX FILL DILUTED line on the compartment. compartment above the MAX FILL DILUTED line. If the compartment is filled above the MAX FILL DILUTED line, the softener will enter the clothes washer too early.

NOTES:

• Never pour fabric softener directly on the load. It may

ve spots and stains.

lea

• Use the fabric softener compartment fabric softeners.

• Using the Downy washer. It will be ineffective in reducing static cling and providing softness.

Do not fill the liquid fabric softener

only for liquid

Ball* is not recommended with this

* Brand names for products are registered trademarks of the

respective manufacturer(s).

FIL

CUP

LEANING THE DISPENSERS

The dispensers may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive build-up. For easy clean-up of the dispenser, follow the directions for the corresponding dispenser.

Removing the Chlorine Bleach Dispenser

1. Grasp the corner lip of the chlorine bleach dispenser. Lift the dispenser up and tip it to the right to avoid hitting the washer frame. (Illustration #1)

2. Under the chlorine bleach dispenser in the dispensing compartment is an overflow grate. Grasp the overflow grate by the word “CAUTION” and pull it up and out of the dispensing compartment. (Illustration #2)

3. Take the bleach dispenser and the overflow grate to the sink. Be careful, there may be chlorine bleach left in the dispenser chlorine bleach dispenser. (Illustration #3)

4. Run warm water over the dispenser, gray siphon cap and overflow grate to remove any build-up. A soft cloth may be used to remove excess residue.

. Lift the gray siphon cap out of the

Replacing the Chlorine Bleach Dispenser

1. Grasp the overflow grate so the word “CAUTION” can be read. Place it in the dispensing compartment. (Illustration #4)

2. Place the gray siphon cap over the stand pipe in the chlorine bleach dispenser. It should fall into place. (Illustration #5)

3. Grasp the corner lip of the chlorine bleach dispenser. Tilt it slightly to the right and insert it back into the dispenser compartment. (Illustration #6)

#5 #6

NOTE: Maytag does not recommend placing the plastic dispenser parts in the dishwasher. If laundry additives were on the parts when washed in the dishwasher, they may cause over-sudsing in the dishwasher.

1/2 CUP

MAX FILL 3/4 CUP

1/2 CUP

MAX FILL

3/4 CUP

1/2 CUP

LEANING THE DISPENSERS

Removing the Chlorine Bleach Grate

The gray siphon cap for chlorine bleach has a grate covering the dispensing compartment.This grate helps prevent items from falling into the bleach dispenser by accident.The grate is detachable for easy clean-up.

1.When the chlorine bleach compartment is empty, lift the gray siphon cap out of the chlorine bleach compartment. (Illustration #1).

2.Run water over the entire siphon cap and grate to wash off any excess chlorine bleach.

3. Look at the backside of the siphon cap. Using your thumb, press the bottom notch up and outward (Illustration #2).The grate should come out of the hole (Illustration #3).

4.Take the pieces to the sink for cleaning.

Replacing the Chlorine Bleach Grate

1.Place the top two notches in the top of the hole.

2.Using your thumb, press the bottom notch up and outward (Illustration #4).

3.Replace the siphon tube back into the chlorine bleach dispenser (Illustration #5).

MAX FIL

L 3/4 CUP

CUP

1/2 CUP

MAX FILL DILUTED

LEANING THE DISPENSERS

Removing the Fabric Softener Dispenser

1. Grasp the corner lip of the fabric softener dispenser. Lift the dispenser up and tip it to the left to avoid hitting the washer frame. (Illustration #1)

2. Under the fabric softener dispenser in the dispensing compartment is an overflow grate. Grasp the overflow grate by the word “CAUTION” and pull it up and out of the dispensing compartment. (Illustration #2)

3. Take the fabric softener dispenser and the overflow grate to the sink. Be careful, there may be fabric softener left in the dispenser. Lift the light blue siphon cap out of the fabric softener dispenser. (Illustration #3)

4. Run warm water over the dispenser, light blue siphon cap and overflow grate to remove any build-up. A soft cloth may be used to remove excess residue.

#1 #2

Replacing the Fabric Softener Dispenser

1. Grasp the overflow grate so the word “CAUTION” can be read. Place it in the dispensing compartment. (Illustration #4)

2. Place the light blue siphon cap over the stand pipe in the fabric softener dispenser. It should fall into place. (Illustration #5)

3. Grasp the corner lip of the fabric softener dispenser. Tilt it slightly to the left and insert it back into the dispenser compartment. (Illustration #6)

TE:Maytag

does not r

ecommend placing the plastic dispenser par

#5 #6

ts in the dishwasher

If laundr

on the parts when washed in the dishwasher, they may cause over-sudsing in the dishwasher.

y additives were

EPLACING WASHER TUB LIGHT

Instructions for replacing the bulb:

1. Unplug or disconnect the stacked unit from the electrical power supply.

2. Open the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw attaching the light cover to the door lock assembly.

3. Pull down on the light cover.

4. Unscrew the light bulb counter clockwise from the socket.

5. Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt candelabra base light bulb and rotate clockwise.

6. Replace the light cover by inserting the front tabs into the door lock assembly and push the rear of the light cover into position.

7. Replace the screw into the light cover/door lock

assembly.

8. Plug in or reconnect stacked unit to the power

supply.

REVERSING THE WASHER DOOR

Clothes washer door swing direction can be changed using the following procedure:

1. Swing door fully open and support it while removing four counter sunk hinge screws. These screws hold hinges to the door assembl

2. Remove door and lay carefully aside. Transfer the four color-matched door screws to the opposite side of the door assembly.

3. Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet and one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet (opposite side).

4. Remove hinge and bracket from cabinet by moving them up and down to a position where they are released.

5. Install hinge and bracket in swapped locations and drive screws to attach them securely to the cabinet.

rect assembly position.

et for cor

Compar

7. Repeat procedures 4 through 6 for assembling the bottom hinge to cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet.

8. Support door in fully open position on hinge side and drive four counter sunk hinge screws to securely attach hinges to the door assembly.

Close door and check to see the clothes washer operates pr

e top hinge and top bracket to bottom hinge and bottom brack

operl

SING THE DRYER CONTROLS

Step 1

SELECT CYCLE

IInntteelllliiDDrry

IntelliDry®REGULAR automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached.This cycle is designed for loads such as towels, underwear, t-shirts, jeans, etc. Set the control to the desired dryness level (MORE DRY – LESS DRY).The triangle symbol ▲ between MORE DRY and LESS DRY is the initial preferred setting for the majority of loads.

IInntteelllliiDDrry

IntelliDry®EASY CARE/PERM PRESS automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached.This cycle minimizes the wrinkling of man-made fabrics (acrylic, nylon, polyester or blends) with an extended cool-down; tumbling the load in unheated air at the end of the cycle. Set the control to the desired dryness level (MORE DR between MORE DRY and LESS DRY is the initial preferred setting f

RREEGGUULLAAR

EEAASSYYCCAARREE//PPEERRMMPPRREESSS

Y – LESS

or the majority of loads.

The triangle symbol

DRY).

▲

TTIIMMEEDDRRYY//AAIIRRFFLLUUFFF

TIME DRY/AIR FLUFF may be selected for any load if the IntelliDry®sensor system is not used. Set the contr desired number of minutes.

DDAAMMPPDDRRY

DAMP DRY is designed to “partially” dry items. It provides approximately 20 minutes of heated tumbling and 5 minutes of cool-down tumbling without heat.

WWRRIINNKKLLEERREELLEEAASSE

WRINKLE clean and dry but slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet, suitcase or from sitting in the dryer too long after the end of the cycle and 5 minutes of cool-down tumbling without heat.

RELEASE will r

It pr

ol to the

elease wrinkles from items that are

vides 10 min

utes of heated tumbling

NOTE: The dial can be turned in either direction to select a cycle. Once started, the dial will not advance at a specific rate during the IntelliDry may not advance at all.Toward the end of the cycle, (when the load begins to dry) the dial will advance at a more regular rate and much more quickly.This is normal operation.

cycles. At first, the dial

SING THE DRYER CONTROLS

Step 2

SELECT TEMPERATURE

REGULAR

For sturdy cottons or those labeled “Tumble Dry”.

MEDIUM

For permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons or items labeled “Tumble Dry Medium”.

DELICATE

For heat sensitive items labeled “Tumble Dry Low” or “Tumble Dry Warm”.

AIR FLUFF

Tumbles without heat. Used for sensitive loads or items in need of freshening.

Step 3

PRESS START

Push this button to start the dryer. The dryer door must be shut for the dryer to operate. If the door is opened during the cycle, the START button must be pushed again to resume the cycle after the door is closed.

When the cycle is complete, a signal will sound momentarily.

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RYER OPERATING TIPS

CLEAN THE LINT FILTER...

• after each load.

• to shorten drying time.

• to operate more efficiently.

NOTE: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY...

• by placing only one wash load in the dryer at a time.

• by avoiding very small loads or mixed loads.

• by adding one or more similar items to the dryer when onl improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency.

y one or tw

o articles need drying.

This

ADD A FABRIC SOFTENER SHEET...

(IF DESIRED)

• after loading the dryer.

• to control static cling.

e the load becomes warm.This helps prevent

bef

•

greasy-looking softener stains.

• and remove any used softener sheets from the

dryer to prevent greasy-looking softener stains

RYER EXHAUST TIPS

WARNING: Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.

WARNING

Read the Installation Instructions and the Use and Care Guide.

Let your dryer exhaust the air easily.

Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct.Tape all joints. Never use lint-trapping screws.

Don’t

Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying.

Don’t

Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.

Don’t

Use plastic, thin foil, or nonmetal flexible duct.

eep duct runs

K as straight as possible.

Clean all old ducts

e installing y

bef new dryer. Be sure the vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually.

our

Don’t

Use longer than necessar duct runs with many elbows.

Don’t

w crushed

Allo or clogged ducts and vent.

EPLACING DRYER DRUM LIGHT

nstructions for replacing the bulb:

1. Unplug or disconnect the stacked unit from the electrical power supply.

2. Open the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw attaching the lens to the tumbler front.

3. Remove lens cover by pulling cover toward center of tumbler.

4. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise to remove from socket.

5. Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt maximum candelabra base light bulb.

6. Turn the light bulb clockwise into socket.

7. Replace lens cover by hooking plastic tabs into tumbler front below the light housing.

8. Reinstall the screw into the lens cover screw hole.

9. Reconnect stacked unit to power supply.

REVERSING THE DRYER DOOR

Directions for reversing the dryer door:

1. Carefully remove the hinge hole covers with a flathead screwdriver. Move the door catch cover to the opposite side

2. While supporting the door, remove the 4 counter sunk hinge screws which secure the hinges to the cabinet. prevent bending the hinge.

When removing the 4 counter sunk hinge screws, alternate between the top and bottom hinge to

ve the follo

3. Mo screws, door strike and screw; inner door cover plate and screw.

Attach the door to the opposite side of the cabinet using the 4 counter sunk hinge screws. (See below).

4. Screw the lower counter sunk hinge screw in first. This will help to align the door and hinges.

Replace the hinge hole co

Close the door and check to make sure the dryer operates properly.

ATER USE

wing par

ts to the opposite side of the door: 2 hinges, 4 counter sunk hinge screws, 4 door

vers to the opposite side

NOTE: The amount of water used to wash loads of laundry will vary with each load.The Maytag Neptune Super StackTMwasher uses an IntelliFillTMdevice to provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient cleaning performance and conservation of water and energy.

ARE AND CLEANING

WASHER

Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water.

Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur.

Clean the following as recommended:

Control Panel

glass cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.

Cabinet – Clean with soap and water followed with an appliance wax, if desired.

Cleaning the Interior –

washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew or bacteria residue that may remain in the washer as a result of washing clothes. We recommend taking the f and freshen your washer interior. The frequency with which the washer should be cleaned and freshened depends on factors such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil or bacteria being run through your washer use of cold water. Failure to follow these instructions may result in unsatisfactory conditions, including unpleasant odor and/or permanent stains on the washer or washload.

ollowing steps ever

– Clean with a soft, damp cloth or

Clean the interior of the

y 60 to 120 days to clean

, or the

DRYER

Tumbler – If the tumbler becomes stained by a crayon, ink pen or other item inadvertently left in a garment, clean the tumbler with an all purpose cleaner such as: Fantastik towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance.

Exhaust System Cleaning – While the lint filter will catch most of the lint from the load, some will get through and may build up in the ductwork. It is important to completely inspect and clean all lint accumulation from the interior of the ductwork annually to maintain drying performance.The exhaust hood on the outside of the home should be cleaned more frequently to ensure the damper opens and closes freely.

Refer to the Installation Instructions for mor

oper exhausting.

, Soft Scrub®or Formula 409®.* Then tumble old

e details on

To clea

1. Make a solution of one cup chlorine bleach and two

2. Wipe the lower portion of gray door seal with

3. Fill the bleach dispenser with chlorine bleach.

5. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary.

Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed using a recommended cleaner labeled clothes washer safe.

n and freshen the washer interior:

cups warm water. Be careful not to spill or splash the bleach solution.

bleach solution and soft cloth.

Run the washer through a complete cycle using hot

water

TORING THE MAYTAG NEPTUNE

ashers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare the washer for storage as follows:

SUPER STACK

. Advance the cycle control knob to SPIN and lower the

drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in the drain hose.

1. Select the

clothes washer and press the button. After one minute of filling, stop the washer and open the door. Mix one cup of bleach OR vinegar with four cups of water and pour the solution into the tub. Close the door, press the START/STOP button and allow the washer to complete a cycle.

2. Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet

hoses.

NOTES:

• Do not mix bleach and vinegar in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.

• Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer. Doing so may cause damage to washer tub.

▲ setting on the REGULAR cycle of the

START/STOP

4. Disconnect the clothes washer from the electrical supply and leave the washer door open to let air circulate inside the tumbler.

5. Clean the dryer tumbler with an all purpose cleaner such as Fantastik from the power supply.

For information on long-term storage or storage of your

Super Stack

call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at

1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada.

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or

speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

or Formula 409®*, then disconnect

during extreme cold temperatures,

ASHER OPERATING SOUNDS

Normal operating sounds of your Maytag Neptune®Super Stack™clothes washer

High pitched sound during a spin cycle.

Flushing water sound coming from the dispenser area.

Sloshing or gurgling water sound from inside the washer when the tub is rotated.

“Whirr by a pause, repeated throughout the wash cycle.

Clothes washer maintains a slightly reduced spin speed after achieving a higher spin speed.

The spin speed slows do dramatically when the washer detects a balance l

ing” sound followed

n out-of-

oad.

This occurs as the motor increases speed to spin the tub to remove moisture from the load.

Water enters the dispensers to flush chlorine bleach and/or fabric softener into the tumbler during the appropriate time of the cycle.This will occur even if chlorine bleach and fabric softener are not used.

This sound comes from the sealed counter balance ring. It is used to make the washer run more smoothly and efficiently.

The tub rotates one direction followed by a pause.The tub

everses direction and pauses.

After reaching the maximum spin speed, the machine may reduce spin speed slightly to create less noise and vibration.

The tumbler will begin to accelerate up to speed, then slows back down to redistribute the load more evenly.

othes washer adds water

Cl after it has been tumbling for a while.

The Maytag Neptune

e fill.The washer will add more water during the wash

ptiv

ada cycle as needed.

Water is being added to the dispensers to dilute and rinse chlorine bleach or fabric softener into the tumbler at the appropriate time.This will occur even if chlorine bleach and fabric softener ar

Super Stack™clothes washer uses a true

e not used.

ROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER

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

Check these points if your clothes washer...

• Be sure the door is tightly closed.

• ON light should be lit.

• Plug cord into a live electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Won’t Fill

Won’t

Tumble

• Turn the control dial to the proper cycle and push the Be sure the buttons are fully depressed.

• Turn both faucets on fully.

• Straighten inlet hoses.

• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

ART/STOP

Open and close the door, then push the

•

• Check for low water pressure.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and push the

e the buttons ar

Be sur

• Close the door and push the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.

• ON light should be lit.

e fully depressed.

START/STOP button. For your safety, the

START/STOP button.

button.

Won’t Spin

or Drain

Door Locked

Shut; Will Not Open

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Straighten drain hoses. for service. Close the door and push the

• will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.

• After pressing the clothes washer begins to spin.

• Press the

• It may take 1

• Pull on the door indentation opposite the hinges.

START/STOP button to stop the washer.

⁄2 to 2 minutes for the door lock mechanism to disengage.

Eliminate kink

START/STOP button, it may take a few moments before the

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ROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER

Check these points if your clothes washer...

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and push the

Stops

Leaks Water

start the clothes washer. Be sure the buttons are fully depressed.

• Close door and push the For your safety, washer will not tumble or spin unless door is closed.

• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may continue the cycle.

• Check for low water pressure.Try not to run a shower and/or dishwasher at the same time.

• Make sure hose connections are tight.

• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.

• Avoid overloading.

START/STOP button to

START/STOP button to start the clothes washer.

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Fills with

the Wrong

Temperature

Water

Cycle Selector Knob Advances Through “OFF”

Tub is

Completely

Full of Suds

• Clothes washer should be leveled properly as outlined in Installation Instructions.

• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.

• Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.

• Check that the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened.

• Turn both faucets on fully. Check that the temperature selector button is fully depressed.

•

• Make sure temperature selection is correct.

• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Flush water line before filling washer.

• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C) hot water at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.

Hose filter scr

Disconnect hoses and clean scr

•

• Extra rinse option is selected.

• Run the clothes washer through another complete cycle using cold water.

• Reduce detergent amount for that specific load size and soil level.

• Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for front load washers.

• See “Won’t Spin or Drain” section on page 20.

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