Maytag MVWC500VW1 User Manual
WASHER
INSTRUCTIONS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
D’UTILISATION
DE LA LAVEUSE
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Table of Contents Table des matières
WASHER SAFETY .........................................................1
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................3
WASHER USE .......................................................................5
WASHER CARE ....................................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................7
WARRANTY ...................................................................9
ACCESSORIES ............................................................18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................. Back Cover
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ...................................... 10
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ........................................... 11
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE...................................... 13
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ........................................ 14
DÉPANNAGE ...................................................................... 15
GARANTIE ...................................................................17
ACCESSOIRES ............................................................18
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ................. Couverture arrière
WASHER SAFETY
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.
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Water Level Control
Use this option to adjust the amount of water used with
your load size. Use enough water to allow the load to
move freely.
Wash Temperature
Hot
Some cold water is added to
save energy. This will be cooler
than your hot water heater setting.
Warm
Some cold water will be added,
so this will be cooler than what
your previous washer provided.
Cool - brights/darks
Warm water is added to assist
in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Cold
This is the temperature from
your faucet.
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Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils
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Temperature Control
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water
temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into washer
to maintain a consistent minimum temperature.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and
soils being washed. For best results, follow the garment
label instructions, using the warmest wash water safe for
your fabric. See “Wash Temperature” Chart.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60° F
(15.6° C), detergents do not dissolve well and soils can
be difcult to remove.
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Cycle Control knob
Select the wash cycle best suited for your type of fabric.
See “Cycle Guide” for more details.
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Extra Rinse
If you desire an extra rinse at the end of your regular cycle,
turn the Extra Rinse knob to ON.
On models without the Extra Rinse knob, choose a second
rinse by pushing the Cycle Control knob in and rotating it to
any of the “Rinse” cycle settings.
Some cycles may have an automatic Extra Rinse at the end
of the cycle.
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End of Cycle Signal
The End of Cycle Signal sounds when the cycle is complete.
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CYCLE GUIDE
Types of Fabric Soil
Level
Cotton and
linen fabrics
Permanent press
blends and
synthetic fabrics
Delicate items and
washable knits
Special care items
Moderate
or Heavy
Light to
Moderate
Light to
Moderate
Regular to
Light
N/A
Spin Speed and Wash Time*
4 Speed
Combinations
High/High
6 - 18
High/Low
6 - 10
Low/Low
3 - 6
Intermittent/
Low
3 - 6
Agitation and
spin speed
determined by
preceding cycle
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2 Speed
Combinations
High/High
6 - 18
High/High
6 - 9
Intermittent
High/High
3 - 6
N/A
N/A
Cycle
Normal
Casual
Delicate
Hand
Wash
Extra RinseAny load
Cycle Details:
A wash time should be selected based on
the soil level of your load.
Features a cool down, rinse and low-speed
nal spin to reduce wrinkling.
Gently removes soils and minimizes
wrinkling.
Features brief low-speed agitations/spins
and short soaks provide the gentlest
cleaning while minimizing wrinkling.
You may select this option to get an extra
rinse at the end of your cycle.
* Approximate time in minutes
Not all cycles are available on all models. Refer to the cycle control knob on your washer.
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STARTING YOUR WASHER
WASHER USE
IMPORTANT: When washing any article of clothing, always
follow fabric care labels and manufacturer’s directions.
1. Measure detergent and add to the bottom of the washer. If
desired, add oxi or color-safe bleach products to the bottom
of the washer as well.
2. Loosely add sorted load of clothes
to wash basket.
Load evenly to maintain washer
balance.
Mix large and small items.
Use garment bags for smaller
items.
Do not wrap large items such as sheets
around the agitator. Items need to move
freely for best cleaning and to reduce
wrinkling and tangling.
3. Add only liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser. Bleach
is immediately added into the washer and is diluted
automatically during the wash cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine
or color-safe bleach to your load.
Style 1: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
(on some models)
Let the washer ll and begin agitating the load.
Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best
dispensing. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly
onto the load to avoid damaging clothing or other
items in the load.
Style 2: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
(on some models.)
Using a cup with a pouring spout, measure amount of
bleach. Do not allow bleach to spill, splash, drip, or run
into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the
recommended amount.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.
Damage may appear several washings later as rips, tears,
holes, and color loss.
4. Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser. Fabric softener is
added automatically during the nal rinse cycle.
Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser
(on some models.)
Measure recommended amount of liquid fabric softener.
Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or
run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the
recommended amount.
Always dilute liquid fabric softener by lling the dispenser
with warm water until reaching the Max Fill Line arrows.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser
(on some models.)
In the nal rinse only, add fabric softener that has been
diluted with 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
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5. Close the washer lid. Washer will not operate with lid open.
6. Select Water Level and Temperature Options.
7. Select Extra Rinse and End of Cycle Signal Options, if
desired.
8. Select Cycle.
Push the Cycle Control knob in and turn clockwise to the
cycle you want.
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and enough detergent to equal twice the manufacturer’s
recommended amount for a normal wash load. Pour this mixture
into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot
water. Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as
washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and
squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash
clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
Water Inlet Hoses
This washer does not include water inlet hoses. The use of
factory specied parts is recommended. See “Accessories” for
a list of factory specied hoses available for separate purchase.
These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet factory
specications.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
9. Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle control knob.
To stop at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob.
To restart, close the lid and pull out the Cycle Control
knob.
Moving and Storage
Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can
damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during
freezing weather, winterize it.
Winterizing your washer
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze into the basket.
2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
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