Maytag MAV5000AWW User Manual WASHER Manuals And Guides L0407379

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
Safety

.....................

Instructions

Controls
Operating

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2-3

13ps ...........................

4-5

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6

the Washer ......................

6

Before You Call ..........................

_Warranty

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1

At A Glance ................

Care and Cleaning
Storing

Inside Cover

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7-8

Back Pag_

Models:

MAV5000

Welcome

• MAV5057

.......................................................................
Welcome
and congratulations
on your purchase of a Maytag
clothes washer. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to

2) 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.
Please attach your sales receipt here.

US.

Read
results.

this guide
for
best
It contains instructions

to acquaint
you with proper
operating and maintenance
procedures.
In addition

you

will find a Laundering

Tips

guide

packed with your clothes washer. It contains information
on recommended
laundering procedures,
stain removal
and special

laundering

situations.

go wrong,
we suggest
consulting
the
Save
"Beforetime
Youand
Call"
money.
sectionIf something
in the back should
of this
book. It is designed
problems

before consulting

to help you solve basic

a servicer.

However, should you need assistance
helpful to:

in the future, it is

1) Have complete model and serial number identification of your washer. This is located on a data plate on the
center top edge of the control panel. Record these numbers below for easy access.

If you have questions,
number

Model

Number

Serial Number

and phone

number)

your model

or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR sMCenter
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900
USA
1-800-688-2002

|

write us (include

CANADA

1-800-688-2080
USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fri.,
8am-8pm Eastern Time)
lnternet: http://www.maytag.com
For service and warranty

information,

see back page.

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.

Important

Safety

Instructions

....................................

_k WARNING
_ To reduce the risk of fire, explosion,
electric shock, property
damage or injury
to persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions,
including
the following:

I.

Read all instructions

before using the appliance.

2.

As with any equipment

using electricity

been used lot such a period, before using a washing machine or combination
washer-dryer,
turn
on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes. This will release

and having

moving parts, there are potential hazards.
To use
this appliance
safely, the operator should become
familiar with the instructions
for operation of the
appliance and always exercise care when using it.
3.

4,

5.

Do not install or store this appliance
exposed to the weather.

where it will be
7.

Do not reach
moving.

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

8.

This appliance must be properly grounded.
Never
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
not grounded adequately
and in accordance
with
local and national codes. See installation
instruc-

Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.

9.

Do not tamper

tions for grounding
6.

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

of fire or explosion:

a. Do not wash 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

acetone,

denatured

13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry
place where children cannot reach them.
14. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

alcohol,

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and
wax removers.
b. Do not add

gasoline,

dry-cleaning

solvents,

to ser-

12. The agitator should not be removed.
If the agitator
is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down
completely and the locking screw tightened before
the washer is operated.

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 washer
until all traces of these liquids or solids and their
fumes have been removed.
items include

is

with controls.

11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting
vice your washer.

that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line
dry any items containing these substances.

These

if the agitator

10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in published user-repair
instructions
that
you understand and have the skills to carry out.

this appliance.

To avoid the possibility

into the appliance

15. Do not use chlorine

bleach

and ammonia

(such as vinegar or rust remover)
Hazardous fumes can form.

or

or acids

in the same wash.

other flammable
or explosive substances
to the
wash water.
These substances
give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.

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

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

17. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.

EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water

system

Save

has not

These

Instructions
1

Controls
Step
Press

At A Glance

Select

the control

to the desired
the washer.

...........................................
NOTE: HEAVY and NORMAL settings on all cycles
will change agitation speeds during the wash time.
You may hear this change in speed. This is normal.

Cycle

dial in and turn clockwise

cycle.

Pull the dial out to start
OFF

HEAVY
NORMAL

RINSE

Q
Q

!

LIGHT

0 0

COLORS
•

sheets, jeans etc.

LIGH'I

•

WHITES
is designed
to clean
underwear,
T-shirts and other
cotton sturdy items like towels,

I

NORMAL

HEAVY: 21 minutes
RINSE

•

of wash

time.

HEAVY
PIN

NORMAL: 15 minutes
wash time.

e

LIGHT:
time.

SPil

•

RINSI

NORMAL

of

9 minutes of wash

LIGHT

•

DELICATES

DELICATES
is designed to clean items
requiring
a gentle wash action. This
would include blouses, nylons, lingerie
and dress shirts.

COLORS is designed to clean colored items
as well as dress shirts, dress pants, business
casual and poly/cotton to reduce wrinkling.

NORMAL:
HEAVY:

18 minutes

NORMAL:
LIGHT:

of wash time.

12 minutes

15 minutes

soak cleaning

of wash time.

LIGHT:

of wash and soak

action.

WATER

Step 0

Select

Water

Level

Simply move the slide lever up or down to the
desired setting. Select models have an infinite
slide lever that can be set anywhere from
Super to Mini. If more water is needed once
the fill is complete, move the lever up to reset
and then to the proper setting.

REMEMBER:

RESET

3/4 - Full

...... •

SUPER

112 - 3/4 Full

.......

LARGE

......

MEDIUM

1/3 - 1/2 Full
1/4 Full

Items must circulate freely for best results.

2

and

action.

9 minutes

cleaning

9 minutes of wash time.

of wash

• °- ""

I.

" MINI

LEVEL

Step 0

Select

Water

Temperature
WASH/RINSE

Press

the appropriate

button

to select

wash and rinse temperatures.
garment

care

the chart

label

Follow

for best results.

TEMP

the
the

White and heavily soiled,
color-fast items

Use

HOT

......

COLD

at the right as a guide.
Delicate

or colorfast

Moderately
soiled,
colored items; most

REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures
below 65°F, detergents do not dissolve well
or clean well. Care labels define cold water
as up to 85° E

items
"'.WARM
WARM
wrinkle

free items
Brightly
items;

colored,
washable

lightly

soiled

"'"..

WARM
COLD

......

COLD

woolens
COLD

A

Step U

Select

A Custom

Cycle (if desired)
CUSTOMIZE

Press the appropriate

CYCLE

button to select the custom cycle desired.
SUPER
WASH

Can be used with any wash cycle to clean very heavily
soiled items. Provides fast agitation throughout the

Super
Wash

totQo,oeootoooeolll

WHITES and COLORS cycles. Provides fast agitation
for approximately
3 minutes at the beginning of the
DELICATES cycle.
oo66o°1,,

Normal Wash
(select models)
O*,_tOOOJ061,,*...

t *t

t **,

g oooooooeo*,

e ellllltll,

Used for most loads of laundry.
cycle descriptions.*
,,1

• **eOOOOel,_,ei_OtOttl_rOI,

Provides

an additional

Cancel
(select models)

Press this button to cancel
options.

more completely
fume, etc.

**mm*t

remove

laundry additives,

e I**_

CUSTOMIZE

suds, per-

SUPER
WASH
SECOND
RINSE

speeds during the
CANCEL

• Add detergent.

• Pull the control

J****_

and reset any of the above

Washer

• Add load and close

t**O

page for

rinse at the end of the cycle to

* Normal settings on all cycles will change agitation
wash time. This is normal.

Start

OR

_oo6611,1,,*,l,*,***,*l*

See previous

......111.•

Second Rinse
(select models

Step 0

NORMAL
WASH

lid.

dial out to start.

3

CYCLE

Operating
Chlorine

Bleach

lips

......................................................

Dispenser

Fabric Softener

This dispenser automatically
releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow
these steps:

The dispenser
automatically
dilutes liquid chlorine
bleach before it reaches your wash load. To use, follow
these steps:
1. Measure liquid chlorine bleach
the instructions on the bottle.

carefully,

Dispenser

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

following

2. Add the bleach to the dispenser before adding the
load. Avoid splashing or over-filling the dispenser.

2. Add warm water to the dispenser
MAX line.

NOTE:

NOTE:

cause the dispenser

the

to empty too soon.

Never pour fabric softener
leave spots and stains.

ing or color loss, if not used properly.
non-chlorine

until it reaches

Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will

Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the wash tub. It is a powerful
chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as tear-

• If you prefer to use color-safe,

using

bleach,

directly on the load. It will

Use the dispenser for liquid fabric softeners only.
Clean the area in and around the dispenser frequently
with hot water, detergent and a soft brush.

pour it into the wash tub with your detergent. Do not
pour non-chlorine bleaches into the bleach dispenser.

Pour liquid fabric softener into cup and
dilute with warm water.

Pour liquid chlorine bleach into
bleach dispenser.

4

For detailed

information

on sorting, pretreating

stains, etc., see the enclosed

Laundry Tips pamphlet.

Detergent

Loading

• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For
best results, he sure detergent
is added to the
washer BEFORE the load and be sure wash water
is above 65 ° E

• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
top row of holes for a maximum load.

•

Do not wrap large items like sheets around

Use the correct amount of detergent for the load size,
soil level and water conditions. Use more detergent if

Mix large and small items for best circulation.
bulky items like blankets

you have hard water and very soiled loads.

Wash

separately.

When laundering wrinkle free items or items of delicate construction,
washable woolens or loosely knit
items, never use less than the MEDIUM water level

If you have soft water or a lightly soiled load, use less
detergent. (See manufacturer's
instructions.)
• Wipe up any detergent

the agita-

[or.

spills on the washer.

setting. This will minimize
pulling of seams.
For best results,
adding the load.

5

shrinkage,

add the detergent

wrinkling

to washtub

and

before

Care

and Cleaning

...............................................
Clean the following

Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's washing. This will shut off the water supply to the washer
and prevent the unlikely possibili!y of damage from
escaping water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent,
spills as they occur.

as recommended:

Control Panel
clean with a soft, damp cloth and glass
cleaner.
Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning
pads.

bleach or other

Cabinet

- clean with soap and water.

Interior
- hard water deposits
needed, using a recommended
er safe.

Storing

the Washer

..............................................

Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components
before storage.
Prepare
the washer for storage
• Select NORMAL

• Advance

cycle and add one

faucets

off and disconnect

the

any water that may be in the

• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and
leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside the
tub.

cup of bleach or white vinegar to a full load of water
without clothes. Run the washer through a complete
cycle.
• Turn the water

the cycle control dial to Spin and lower

drain hose to eliminate
drain hose.

as follows:

on the WHITES

may be removed, if
cleaner labeled wash-

the inlet

hoses.

6

Before

You Call ...................................................

For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue,
procedures, see the enclosed Laundry Tips pamphlet.

Always
Check First

Won't Fill

Won't Agitate

tangling)

and special laundry

care

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer.
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

If

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.

• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate
call for service.
Won't Spin
or Drain

kinked hoses.

If there is a drain restriction,

• Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.

7

Before

You Call

• Turn

(continued)

the control

equipped

dial to proper

with buttons,

....................................

cycle

and pull dial out to start the washer.

be sure they are fully depressed.

• Close lid and pull dial out to start the washer.
agitate or spin unless lid is closed.

Stops

• This may be a pause
• The

washer

• Make

or soak period

is equipped

should malfunction,
for service.

sure hose

in the cycle.

with a lid switch

the detector

connections

For your safety,

• Avoid
• .

•

°°°°..

• Weak

and it may start.

detector.

If the lid switch

will stop fill operations

for your safety.

Call

are tight.

o•

floors

•

°•°o°°oo..o.

is leveled

can cause

• Be sure rubber
•o

will not

to drain facility.

overloading.

• Be sure washer

Is Noisy

washer

Wait briefly

failure

• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly
inserted and secured
• Avoid extended
soaking - soak for 30 minutes or less.

Leaks Water

If

properly

vibration

feet are installed

°°°°°

.oo°

•l.

as outlined

•

in installation

°oo

manual.

and walking.
on leveling

legs.

o°°o°°..°.°°

•

•••

°°°

ooo.o•

• Turn both faucets on fully.
• If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and not between settings.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections.
Be

Fills with
the Wrong
Temperature
Water

sure water supply
washer.

is regulated

correctly.

Flush

water line before

filling

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

•°o.°

**

• .J**t**o.oo,.o,,

o,*_ooJJ*

Cycle Selector
Dial Advances
Through

• • o.°°°

****o**l**

• Q*llo**o_,*,eoooo606ooooo,***o6o

°°°°°

*tt,*tto_e,**

o.

_oeel_

• ****ee****

• Second Rinse is selected.

"OFF"

For further

assistance

U.S. customers

contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag
U.S. 1-800-688-9900
or Canada 1-800-688-2002

using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired

8

or speech impaired,

Customer Assistance:

call 1-800-688-2080.

o°°

_

Notes

....................................................................

9

Maytag

Washer

Warranty

....................................

Full One Year Warranty
For one (1) year from lhe date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free
of charge.
Limited Warranty
After the first year from date of original retail purchase, through the time periods listed below, the parts designated below which fail
in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including
labor, mileage and transportation.
Second Year - All parts.
Third through Fifth Year - The drive motor. All parts of the solid state controls (if so equipped).
Third through Tenth Year - All parts of the transmission assembly.
Third through Lifetime - The inner wash basket.
Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust-Through
Should an exterior cabinet, including the top, lid and baseframe, rust through during the one year period starting from the date of
retail purchase, repair or replacement will be made free of charge. After the first and through the tenth year, repair or replacement
will be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.
Please Note: This full warranty and the limited warranty apply when the washer is located in the United States or Canada. Washers
located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranty only, including parts which fail during the first two years.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with the Canadian Standards Association unless
the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.
The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

To Receive

Warranty

Service

To locate an authorized
service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased; or call Maytag
Appliances
S_.les Company,
Maytag Customer Assistance at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory
warranty service,
please

call or write:
Maytag Appliances
Sales Company
Atm: CAIR s_' Center
EO. Box 2370
Cleveland,

TN 37320-2370

U.S. 1-800-688-9900
U.S. customers
When

contacting
(a)

Maytag

Canada

1-800.688-2002

using TTY for deaf, hearing

Appliances

Sales Company,

Your name, address and telephone

impaired

Maytag

or speech

Customer

impaired,

Assistance

call 1-800-688-2080.

about a service problem,

please include

the following:

number;

(b) Model number and serial number (found on the back center of the control panel) of your appliance;
(c)

Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance

(d) A clear description
(e)

was purchased;

of the problem you are having.

Proof of purchase.

What is not covered

by these warranties:

1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.
2. Warranties
removed,

are void if the original
altered,

or cannot

serial numbers

be readily

have been

3. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
4. The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.
5. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as
a result of any breach of these warranties.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.

determined.

User's Guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from
Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.

MAYTAG
Form No.556CMA

Part No. 6 2602420

• One Dependability
,

,

•

Square

•

Newton,

Iowa 50208

http://www.maytag.com

JN

Litho U.S.A.



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