Maytag MAH5500BWQ User Manual WASHER Manuals And Guides L0503006
MAYTAG Residential Washers Manual L0503006 MAYTAG Residential Washers Owner's Manual, MAYTAG Residential Washers installation guides
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MAYI'A(; HIGH-EFFICIENCY WASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MACHINE A LAVER HAUTE EFFICACITI_ GUIDE DE MISE EN SERVICE INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION DE LA LAVADORA DE ALTA EFICIENCIA LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER LAISSER CE GUIDE DE MISE EN SERVICE AU PROPRIk'TAIRE DEJAR ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES Printed in U.S.A. • tmpreso en los Estados Unidos • Stampato negli Stati Uniti CON EL PROPIETARIO 6 2718680 READ THIS BEFORE YOU START... Tools needed ELECTRICAL for installation: • Multi wrench • Utility knife • Channel lock • 5/16 nut driver Refer to serial plate for specific electrical requirements. For more detailed information refer to section on Electrical Requirements. • Level • Screw driverfiatblade WATER Washer needs two standard 3/4 inch water supply faucets with a pressure between PARTS supplied for installation: Cable tie to secure drain hose to standpipe, inlet hose or laundry tub mm,m.=,.ii,l,,Ii.m jUUUl=l= 2 washers Washer and 2 screens for water hoses and screw for external 4 rubber feet for legs _ ground @ (if required) 30-120 pounds per square inch. For more detailed information refer to section on Water Requirements. @ _ _] _ .... CABINET DIMENSIONS 1" min, 2.54 cm I 43-1/4" min. 109.8 cm 36-1/4" rain. 92.0 cm 3/8" min. 1 cm I 27" 68.5 cm I I I Page 1 22q/4" ' 56.5 cm _ STEP1 PREPARE WASHER 1. Cut both lower shipping bottom. DO NOT BE ALARMED strap is cut. 2. Carefully straps where they wrap around the crate as the tub will jump up when the last remove any packaging materials from the outside of the washer, Set aside two corner posts for installation, IMPORTANT: Notice that the hoses and power cord are tied up with two red upper shipping straps on the rear of the machine. The upper straps should not be cut or removed until the machine is ready to be installed. Lay two corner 3. posts behind the washer and gently tip the washer over on to its back. Remove the crate bottom from the washer by prying the crate retaining clips off with a flat blade screwdriver. DO NOT remove the crate bottom by applying force from the top, Shipping Straps 4. Pull loose shipping straps from the bottom of the washer one at a time until all straps have been removed. 5. Loosen the four adjustable washer legs and lock nuts enough to fit a wrench on to the lock nuts, Install vinyl feet found in installation package. Feet can be more easily installed when immersed in hot water before installing. Carefully raise the washer back to an upright position. 6. At the installation Carefully site, locate the metal buckles attached cut away straps near both buckles, completely to the red upper shipping straps at back of washer, removing both buckles from the washer. Pull loose straps from back of washer one at a time until all straps have been removed. Page 2 STEP 2 HOSE RETAINER INSTALL THE WASHER 1. Place the drain hose in the drain facility. hose from collapsing or becoming the base of the hose stationary. Be sure an air-tight standpipe. connection Standpipe To change damaged, drain hose direction or prevent turn the end of the hose while is NOT made between must be at least 24" high. holding the drain hose and the 36" height is recommended. LAUNDRY NOTE: If drain standpipe is in excess of 5 feet above floor level, a drain hose extension kit (Part #12001660) will need to be installed. STANDPIPE If drain standpipe is in excess of 10 feet above floor level, a pump accessory kit (Part #12001674) may need to be installed. NOTE: Caution must always be exercised to avoid collapsing or damaging the drain hose. For best performance the drain hose should not be restricted in any way, through Route drain hose through elbows, couplings 60" MAX. 36" MIN. or excessive lengths. the drain hose clip on the rear wall of washer. For installations where the drain hose cannot be conveniently elevated to at least 24", the drain hose must be supported by the drain hose clip on the back of the washer. 2. Install one screen strainer faucet. Install one rubber washer 3, Thread and washer on the inside of each fill hose at the The dome on the screen strainer must point towards at the machine the faucet, end inside each fill hose. - .... _- _ HOSE RETAINER the inlet hoses with the screen washer to the HOT and COLD faucet connections. Make sure the hose marked "HOT" is attached to the HOT faucet. Tighten by hand until snug and then 2/3 of a turn with pliers. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Repeat step for the machine connections on the back of the unit. Turn on "HOT" and "COLD" water supply and check all connections water valve and the faucet for leaks. NOTE: j.._j. Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths __r_ SERVICE\\ UNIT \\\ TIE STRAP '_ 1 at the up to 10 feet. , u noa o.ercord l Ovo roun,e, i electrical service protected by a 15 amp fuse or comparable circuit breaker. This washer is grounded through the third prong of the power cord when plugged grounded receptacle. into a three prong 5. Slide washer into position. Make sure the drain hose remains routed straight through the drain hose clip without collapsing or damaging. NOTE: the washer must be leveled on all 4 sides. To properly level a machine, the top cover and the front panel must be securely fastened. A carpenter's level should be used on all 4 corners of the top cover. It's a good idea to check for level again after the first dozen washes and re-level ff necessary. 6. Level washer by turning the leveling legs in or out as necessary. When the washer is level, tighten the leveling leg lock nuts up against the base of the washer. Page 3 FINAL INSTALLATION Instruction '_ and Installation CHECKLIST Kit have been removed from tub. Shipping straps have been removed. Washer is plugged into electrical outlet and is properly grounded. 1 _' Water hoses are connected _,! Water is turned on and checked Drain hose is properly Washer to the faucets with inlet screens located has been properly for leaks at faucet and washers. and water valve connections. into drain facility and is not collapsed leveled. All legs should or damaged. be firmly on the floor and leveling leg lock nuts MUST be tightened. i-! Washer fills properly on all temperature Test for proper operation by running selections. the washer through a complete cycle. MAH5500B 1, Press "Cotton/Sturdy" to turn the machine on, 2. Arrow up to select "Hot/Cold" wash/rinse temperature. 3, Press "StartJPause", 4. Verify the washer is filling with hot water. 5. Verity the washer stops filling. 6. Press "Start/Pause" to pause the cycle, 7. Select "Rinse"; press "Start/Pause" to resume the cycle, 8. Verify the washer is filling with cold water, 9. Verify the washer stops filling. 10. Press "Start/Pause" again; select "Spin"; press "Start/Pause" to resume the cycle. 11, Verify the washer spins. This will take several minutes, the machine wilt first drain and distribute the clothes. 12. Pull on the door to make sure that it has tocked. 13, Allow the cycle to finish, verify that the door has unlocked at the end of the cycle. MAH750_____0 1. Press "Home"; select "Cotton!Sturdy'_; "Hot Wash/Cold" Rinse'L 2. Press "Start/Pause". 3, Verify the washer is filling with hot water. 4, Verify the washer stops filling, 5, Press "Start/Pause'. 6. Press "Off", 7, Press "Home"; select "More Cycles" then select "Cold Rinse & Spin"; press "Start/Pause" to resume the cycle, 8, Verify the washer is filling with cold water. 9, Verify the washer stops filling. 10, Press "Start/Pause". 11. Press "Off". 12, Press "Home"; select "More Cycles", then select "Spin"; press "Start/Pause" to resume the cycle, 13. Verify the washer spins. This will take several minutes, the machine will first drain and distribute the clothes, 14. Pull on the door to make sure it has locked, 15. Allow the cycle to finish, verify that the door has unlocked at the end of the cycle. Make any corrections necessary to properly complete the installation. Page 4 DOOR REVERSAL Clothes washer door swing direction can be changed by following 1. Swing door fully open and support it. Remove the center screw from the hinges and the hinge covers. total of four screws are removed. this procedure. A 2. Lift the door upward and then pull outward. The door and its hinges should disengage from the cabinet. If the hinges seem to bind, press the plastic area near the hinge toward the hinge. 3. Remove the hinge covers by pulling upward and then outward, just like the hinges. 4. Remove the screws that mount the hinges to the door. A total of four screws are removed. 5. Transfer the four color matched screws that attach the inner and -f__ .....-.-_---_. _ outer door together to the other side of the door. ® 6. Attach the hinges to the door. Be sure that hinge is oriented so it will fit into the slots on the cabinet. _. 7. Remount the door onto the cabinet. Secure using the original mounting screw. 8. Mount the of the door The hinge There is a hinge covers to the opposite side opening with their center screws. covers are not symmetrical. chamfer to accommodate the mounting screw. COLD WEATHER STORAGE The following freezing precautions should be taken if a washer is to be stored, after use, where it would be subject to conditions. 1. Turn off the water supply, then remove the inlet hoses. 2. Select a fill cycle and energize the water valve by selecting sufficient. a warm water setting. A few seconds of fill is 3. Disconnect from electrical supply. 4. Remove the drain hose cover from lower middle of cabinet back. 5. Lower the drain hose to floor level and tilt washer backwards to remove water from the drain hose and pump. 6. Re-install the drain hose cover. Page 5 REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL 120 Volt 60 Hz 15 AMP Fuse or Circuit Individual branch The washer NEVER circuit serving is equipped Breaker only the washer is recommended. with a power cord. USE AN EXTENSION CORD. GROUNDING ELECTRICAL Appliance grounded GROUND is equipped outlet. IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE. with a power cord having a 3-prong • Improper shock. connection grounding of the equipment-grounding Check with a qualified electrician plug for use in a properly conductor or serviceman installed and can result in a risk of electrical if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS SAFETY • To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSIiFNPA, 70-Latest obligation ADDITIONAL - if No. Revision and local codes and ordinances. It is the personal responsibility and of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance. GROUNDING CONNECTIONS Connect the ground wire to the back of the unit by using the wire found in the accessory kit. Secure the other end of ground wire with the clamp (also in the accessory kit) to a grounded COLD metal water pipe. NOTE: Cabinet ground screw and washer are found in the customer package. NEVER CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES OR HOT WATER PIPES. WATER Water pressure of 20 to 120 p.s.i, is required to correctly fill the washer in the proper time. Pressures of less than 20 p,s.i, may cause a failure in the water valve or the fill times to be extended past what the washer controls will normally allow. The water valve may also not shut off completely. Hot and Cold water faucets must be within 4 feet of the back of the washer washer. NOTE: Accessory inlet hoses are available feet from the back of the washer. TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF WATER ACCESSIBLE AND TURN OFF FAUCETS Water heater should in various lengths for inlet hoses provided up to 10 feet for faucets DAMAGE, SHOULD A HOSE LEAK, ALWAYS WHEN WASHER IS NOT IN USE. be set to deliver a minimum HAVE FAUCETS of 120 '_- 140 ° F (49 ° - 60 ° C) water to the washer. Page 6 with the more than 4
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