Maytag Washer User manual

IMPORTANT:
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these instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
Washer

Hot and cold water faucets: Must
be within 4 feet of the back of the
washer and provide water pressure
5-100 PSI.
Laundry tub drain system: Needs a
20-gallon laundry tub. Top of tub
must be at least 34 inches high and
no higher than 72 inches from
bottom of washer.
Before you
start...
Untape and open washer lid. Remove
packages and hoses from washer.
Check location where washer
will be installed. Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct
installation.
Grounded electrical outlet is
required. See Electrical
requirements.
Standpipe drain system: Needs
a two-inch minimum diameter
standpipe with minimum
carry-away
capacity of
17 gallons per
minute. Top of
standpipe must 4
be at least 34
inches high and
no higher than
72 inches from
bottom of
washer.
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If a longer drain hose is ne/eded,
drain hose (Part No. 388423) and
hose extension kit (Part No. 285442)
are available from authorized parts
distributors. If drain hose must be
El
shortene d, use kit (Part No. 285442).
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Floor drain
system requires
a siphon break,
Part No. 285320.
ater heater: Set
to deliver 140°F
water to washer.
Product Damage
Do Not store or operate
washer below 32°F (some
water may remain in
washer).
See Use & Care Guide for
“Winterizing” Information.
Failure to follow above may
result in product damage.
SEE
Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to
support washer weight of 3 15 pounds.
Electrical Recommended
reqllirements grounding method
INSTRUCTIONS ON
BACK COVER.
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NT-PA 70-latest
edition and all local codes and
ordinances. See Figure 1. If a mating
wall receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly
grounded S-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
Tools needed for
installation:
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
l If cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other
insulating materials, Do Not use for
grounding.
. Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
l Do Not modify the power supply
cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
l Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit could
result in an electrical shock.
. Do Not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
l Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
Parts supplied for
installation:
J-prong
grounding-
type wall
receptacle
If codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-
ampere fused electrical supply is
required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended,) It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Remove parts from packages. Check
that all parts were included.
Figure 1
1 small clamp
literature package
1 drain hose
1 hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4 flat water hose
washers
2 front leveling legs
with nuts
Panel A

Now start...
With washer in laundry area.
Use new hoses and washers that came
with your washer. IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE
FOLLOWED TO ASSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION.
1
Read, then remove label that
n covers yellow shipping strap and
power supply cord. Pull to completely
remove the yellow shipping strap with 2
cotterpins from the inside of the washer,
The power cord is attached to the
shipping strap.
Pull firmlv to remove the other
coupling washer
Insert a flat washer into each end of the
inlet hoses. Check that washers are firmly
seated in couplings.
Inlets are plastic.
Do not strip or
crossthread.
3
n Attach hose to bottom inlet
valve opening first: then second hose to
top inlet. Tighten couplings by hand.
Then use pliers to make an additional
two-thirds turn.
end of shipping strap from the ”
back of the washer. The shipping strap
plug must be completely removed from
the washer for the self-leveling legs to be
released.
Save the shipping strap for use in Step 15.
5
a
Numbers
correspond to
steps.
15
4
To prevent the drain hose from
n coming off or leaking, it must be
installed per the following instructions:
1. Wet the inside end of the drain hose
with tap water. DO NOT USEANY
OTHER LUBRICANT.
2. Squeeze ears of clamp with pliers to
open and place clamp over the
end of the drain hose.
3. While holding clamp open, work
end of drain hose onto drain
connector until drain hose is within
l/4” of ribbed stop.
4. When the end of the drain hose is
within l/4” of ribbed stop, position
clamp on drain hose so that the
bottom of the clamp is l/4” from the
end of the hose, release pliers.
5
Open clamp
H and slide over
“hook” end of drain
hose to secure the rigid
and corrugated
sections together.
Floor Damage
’ Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage
to floor covering.
Panel B

6
Move washer close to final
n position. Put “hook” end of drain
hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
Check for proper length of drain hose
DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH
OF DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE.
THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.
7 ( ‘_
Before attaching water inlet
W hose, run water throuah both
faucets into a bucket, This will get rid of
particles in the water lines that might clog
hoses. Mark which is the hot water faucet.
8
Attach bottom hose (inlet
W marked “H”) to hot water faucet.
Attach top hose (inlet marked “C”) to
cold water faucet. Tighten coupling to
faucet by hand; then use pliers to make
final two-thirds turn
n Carefully tilt washer backward
until front of washer is 3-4 inches off of
floor. Insert piece of wood as brace.
10
Use legs and nuts from parts
n package. Screw nut down to
within l/2” of base.
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Insert legs into correct holes at each front
corner of washer until nuts touch washer.
Do not tighten nuts until Step 15.
IIower washer to floor.
Floor Damage
Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
12
Tilt washer backward and
W remove wood block. Gently
Move washer to its final location.
Remove cardboard or hardboard
from under washer.
13
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Tilt washer forward, raising
W back leas 1II off of floor to
adjust rear self-leveling legs. Gently lower
washer to floor, Check levelness of the
washer by placing a carpenter’s level on
top of the washer, first side to side; then
front to back.
is not level, screw the front legs up or
down to adjust. Repeat Step 13.
When washer is level, use wrench
to turn nuts on front legs up tightly
against washer base. If nuts are
not tight against washer base, the
washer may vibrate.
Property Damage
Secure the drain hose to the tub or
standpipe with the shipping strap
removed from the back of the washer.
Failure to properly secure drain hose
could result in water damage.
After strap has been removed frcm
washer, measure and mark a point
approximately 15 inches from the plug
end or at the wall standpipe point of the
shipping strap. Cut the shipping strap at
this point. Remove power supply cord
plug from strap.
Check that hose is not twisted or
kinked and is securely in place.
Put “hook” end of drain hose in tub or
standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping strap
around the drain hose and standpipe or
tub leg and drain hose as shown in
Figures A-B. Push plug into the nearest
hole in the shipping strap.
If the water inlet faucets and drain stand-
pipe are recessed, put “hook” end of
drain hose in tub or standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping strap around the drain
hose and faucet bodies (not the handles
or stems) as shown in Figure C. Push plug
into the nearest hole in the shipping strap.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain
hose (Part No. 388423) and hose
extension kit (Part No. 285442 are
available from authorized parts
distributors If drain hose must be
shortened, use hose kit (Part No. 285442).
Note: If washer is moved to adjust drain hose, the
washer must be leveled again. Repeat Steps 14-15.
Place cardboard under the washer and carefully
move washer to avoid damaging floor covering.
16
CHECK ELECTRICAL
n REQUIREMENTS. BE SUREYOU
HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD.
17
n Check that all parts are now
installed. See parts list, Panel A. If there is
an extra part, go back through steps to
see which step was skipped.
18
Turn on water faucets and
n check for leaks, Tighten
couplings if there is leaking, DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN, this could cause damage
to faucet.
19
Check that you have all of
n vour tools Check that the
shipping strap with 2 cotterpins and plug
was removed from the back of the washer
and used to secure the drain hose.
20
Plug power supply cord into
W grounded outlet.
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W Take a few minutes and read
the Use and Care Guide to fully
understand your new washer. Now start
the washer and allow it to complete the
regular cycle.
To get the most efficient use
from your new washer, read
your Use and Care Guide.
Keep Installation Instructions
and Guide close to washer for
easy reference.
Panel C

Closet door Closet door
Recessed area
instmctions
This washer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet.
The installation spacing is in inches and is
minimum allowable.
Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
If closet door is installed, the minimum air
openings in top and bottom are required.
Louvered doors with air openings in top
and bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should be
considered.
If you need
assistance...
Check your Use and Care Guide for a
toll-free number to call or call the dealer
from whom you purchased this
appliance. The dealer is listed in the
Yellow-Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances - Major”.
When you call, you will need the washer
model number and serial number. Both
numbers are on the serial/rating plate
located under the washer lid and on the
top of the washer.
Front view
(door not shown) Side view
t
24F
Minimum installation spacing
Front view
Part No. 3360057 Rev. A
0 1993 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Prlnted in U.S.A.