Maytag MHW3000BG - Manuel (Page 13)

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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 or hot water washes 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 door slightly ajar between uses
to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of
odor-causing residue.
Cleaning Your Front 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 Door Seal
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Inspect the colored seal between the door opening and the
drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal
to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign
objects.
3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down these
areas of the seal using either of the following two procedures:
a. affresh ® Grit Grabber™ Cloth Procedure:
i. When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the rubber
door seal and clean the entire surface with the rough
side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth.
b. Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of
liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm tap
water.
ii. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using
a damp cloth.
iii. Let stand 5 minutes.
iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach.
n Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for
proper use.
WASHER CARE (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes
in combination with affresh ® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine
bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam
washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this
special cycle.
NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
Begin procedure
1. affresh
® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure
(Recommended for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items.
b. Add an affresh
® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer
drum.
c. Do not add the affresh ® Washer Cleaner tablet to the
dispenser drawer.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer
when following this procedure.
e. Close the washer door.
f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean
Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items.
b. Open the dispenser drawer and add liquid chlorine bleach
to the MAX level in both the bleach compartment and the
fabric softener compartment.
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage over time.
c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the
washer when following this procedure.
e. Close the washer door.
f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean
Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle.
Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1. The Clean Washer cycle will determine whether clothing
or other items are in the washer.
2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed with
the cycle.
a. If any items are detected in the washer, “rL” (remove load)
will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open washer and
remove any garments from the washer drum.
b. Touch POWER/CANCEL to clear the “rL” code.
c. Touch and hold START to restart the cycle.
After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow
for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
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.
WATER INLET HOSES