Maytag MVWC400XWH User manual

W10280550A
W10280551A - SP
Designed to use only
HE High Efciency detergents.
Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un
détergent haute efcacité seulement.
TOP-LOADING
HIGH EFFICIENCY
LOW-WATER WASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
Table of Contents
WASHER SAFETY ................................................................2
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?........................................3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES.....................................4
CYCLE GUIDE.....................................................................6
USING YOUR WASHER ......................................................7
WASHER MAINTENANCE...................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................. 12
WARRANTY................................................................................ 17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE............................... BACK COVER
Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ...............................................18
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE?..........................19
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET
CARACTÉRISTIQUES. .......................................................20
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES...............................................22
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE. ........................................24
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE.................................................. 27
DÉPANNAGE............................................................................ 29
GARANTIE................................................................................ 35
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE..............COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
ET D’ENTRETIEN DE
LA LAVEUSE HAUTE
EFFICACITÉ À FAIBLE
CONSOMMATION D’EAU
AVEC CHARGEMENT PAR
LE DESSUS
Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.maytag.com

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WASHER SAFETY

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The washplate moves the load while water is added in small
amounts until the load is wet. This low-water wash method uses
less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style
washer.
When loading the washer with dirty laundry, ll it evenly around
the basket wall.
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will
begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for
the load. This may take several minutes before water is added. You
will nd a step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights”
section.
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
clothes will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not
indicate that more clothes should be added.
IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water like
with your past agitator-style washer.
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing creates
excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced
rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce
the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent
to use.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and
noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For
example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of
the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be
different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate
moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all, as
the washer determines the correct water level for your load or
allows time for clothes to soak.
Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.
Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than
diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer
delivers the detergent directly to the soils.
Cleaning with Less Water
The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water
washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed.
Traditional agitator-style
washing machine
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
Washplate

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
CYCLE OPTIONS
The following options may be added to most cycle.
See “Cycle Guide” for additional details.
DEEP CLEAN
This option provides enhanced cleaning action for tough
stains. It will add additional agitation and soak time to the
cycle.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED
This option must be set to “Yes” if using fabric softener.
EXTRA RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second
rinse to most cycles.
TEMPERATURE
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water
temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils
being washed. For best results and following the garment label
instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.
• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous
washer provided.
• Even in a cool water wash, some warm water may be added
to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
WASH CYCLE
Use the Wash Cycle to select available cycles on your washer.
Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See
“Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions.
START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle
and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to
unlock the lid. Press and hold 3 sec to cancel a cycle.
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each
stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are
different from traditional washers.
SENSING
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer
will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will
hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will
unlock briey before locking again.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use
short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing spins
may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the load and
you may hear the hum of these spins. If the sensing light is on,
then washer is working properly. The washer will then move
the load briey, pause to allow water to soak in to the load,
and resume adding water. This process may repeat until the
correct amount of water has been added for the load. You may
also hear water owing through the dispenser, adding detergent
to the load.
NOTE: Avoid opening lid during sensing. The sensing process
will start over when the washer is restarted. The sensing light
may also come on during the Wash portion of the cycle. This
is normal.
WASH
You will hear the washplate moving the load. Unlike traditional
washers, the load is not covered with water. Low-water
cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting
detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer
delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The motor sounds
may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is
determined by the selected soil level.
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RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer
rinses and moves the load. Always select “Yes” for Fabric
softener to be added when using the Fabric Softener Added
option. Some cycles will use a spray rinse.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water
removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will
lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. This light
indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press
START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock
once the washer movement has stopped.
This may take several minutes if the load
was spinning at high speed. Press START/
Pause/Unlock again to resume the cycle.
Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The
sensing process will start over when the washer is restarted.

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CYCLE GUIDE
Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin
Speed**: Cycle Details:
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast
items, towels, jeans
Heavily soiled fabrics
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing without
detergent
Heavy Duty
Regular
Heavy Duty
Heavy
Rinse &
Spin
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Cold
High
High
High
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Dripping wet item or
hand-washed items Drain &
Spin High
No clothes in washer Clean
Washer High
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
*All rinses are cold.
**Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
N/A
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level
sensing process may take longer for some items than for
others because they will absorb more water than other fabric
types. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains
and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.
Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items
than for others because they will absorb more water than
other fabric types.
Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring
an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power
interruption. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. Also
use for loads that require rinsing only.
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics
or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain
washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a
power failure.
Use once a month to keep the inside of the washer fresh
and clean. Higher water levels and bleach work together to
thoroughly clean the washer interior. Use hot water for best
results.
Machine-wash silks,
hand-washed fabrics Delicate Low
No-iron fabrics, cottons,
perm press, synthetics
Cottons, linens, sheets, and
mixed garment loads
Large items such as sheets,
sleeping bags, small
comforters, jackets, and
small washable rugs
Casual
Normal
Regular
Bulky
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Low
High
High
Light weight cotton and
cotton blends Normal
Light Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
High
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport
shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and
blends.
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small
comforters. The washer will ll with enough water to wet
down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins,
and uses a higher water level than other cycles. Do not tightly
pack basket.
Use this cycle for light weight cottons that are lightly soiled.
This cycle features a spray rinse.
Large items such as
sheets, small comforters,
jackets
Normal
Heavy Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
High Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.

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USING YOUR WASHER
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object
can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and
colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because
heat can set stains into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove
non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during
washing.
Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load
evenly. See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information on
using the Bulky cycle.
• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing
delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from
lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up
lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
1.Sort and prepare your laundry
Add a measured amount of HE
detergent into the basket.
IMPORTANT: Use only High Efciency detergents. The package
will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing
creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent.
Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle
times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in
component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE
detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the
best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use.
Using Oxi or color-safe bleach:
If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add
to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
2.Add HE detergent

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5.Add fabric softener
This washer has been designed to allow
the use of the Downy Ball®to dispense
fabric softener in the rinse cycle. Pour a
measured amount of Downy®liquid fabric softener into the
Downy Ball®, pull the ring tightly to seal it, and place on top
of load. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct
amount of fabric softener based on your load size. Then select
“Yes” Fabric Softener Added option. The Downy Ball®will
automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse cycle.
For questions on using the Downy Ball®call 1-800-688-7638 or
visit www.downy.com.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to
“Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle. Do
not overll or dilute.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the nal rinse, wait until the washer has completed lling,
press the START/Pause/Unlock button to Pause the washer. Lift
the lid and add the measured 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. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/
Unlock button again to start the washer.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to
“Yes” to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during
the rinse portion of the cycle.
4.Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
Liquid
Chlorine Bleach
Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do not
use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with
liquid chlorine bleach.
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle.
6.Select cycle
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Do
not wrap large items such as sheets around the washplate; load
them in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Try mixing
different sized items to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer.
Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor
cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.
3.Load laundry into washer

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Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics
7.Select wash temperature
Once you select a cycle, select the desire wash temperature by
turning the Temperature knob to the desired setting.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
8.Select cycle options, if desired
If you would like to add a Deep Clean and/or Extra Rinse
option, turn the knob for that feature to ON.
9.Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin
wash cycle
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle.
When the cycle has nished, the DONE indicator will light.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid
odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers,
and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments:
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the washer
movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the
load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press
START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump
out automatically.
Cool
Warm water is added to assist in
soil removal and to help dissolve
detergents.
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
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.
Cold
Warm water may be added to assist
in soil removal and to help dissolve
detergents.
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils

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WASHER MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep
washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly
cleaning procedure:
1. Make sure the washer is empty.
2. Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER
cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach
to avoid damaging product over time.
3. Close washer lid.
4. Select CLEAN WASHER cycle.
5. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Water will pour into washer
for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle
will continue.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three
seconds and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or
bleach have been rinsed from washer.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp
cloth.
To clean exterior:
1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not
use abrasive products.
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
Operate your washer only when you are home.
If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time,
follow these steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due
to water pressure surge.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in
hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run
washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE