Washer maintenance, Water inlet hoses washer care, Washer care (cont.) – Maytag W10338688B Manuel d'utilisation

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WASHER MAINTENANCE

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.

NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See

the “Installation Instructions” for more information.

WATER INLET HOSES

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and
Performing at its Best
1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the HE

detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of

HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended

amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent

and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn

may result in undesirable odor.

2. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not

exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job

of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help dry out

the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing residue.

Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer
Read these instructions completely before beginning the

routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer

Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum,

once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs

sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may

otherwise accumulate in your washer.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions

provided above, and use this recommended monthly cleaning

procedure:
Clean Washer Cycle
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in

combination with affresh

®

Washer Cleaner

or liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside of the washer.
Begin procedure
1. affresh

®

Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended

for Best Performance):

a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Place an affresh

®

Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of

the washer basket.

c. Do not place an affresh

®

Washer Cleaner tablet

in the detergent dispenser.

d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer

when following this procedure.

e. Close the washer lid.
f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
g. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to begin the cycle.

The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle

must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models

with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/Pause/

Unlock for three seconds). After the Clean Washer cycle has

stopped, run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to rinse cleaner from

washer.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach

to the bleach compartment.

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is

recommended above could cause washer damage

over time.
c. Close the washer lid.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical

to the washer when following this procedure.

e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to begin the cycle.

The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle

must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models

with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/Pause/

Unlock for three seconds). After the Clean Washer cycle has

stopped, run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to rinse cleaner from

washer.

Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1. This cycle will fill to a water level higher than in normal wash

cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water line for

normal wash cycle.

2. During this cycle, there will be some agitation and spinning

to increase the removal of soils.

After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow

for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find some residue

buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue from

the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel dry.

Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning.

The dispensers and trim are not removable. If your model has a

dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer and clean it

before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an

all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills.

Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer

surfaces.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s finish, do not use

abrasive products.

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