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Summary of Contents for MUG 2000

Page 1: ...situations Save time and money If something should go wrong we suggest consulting the For additional questions please contact us Before You Call section in the back of this book It is designed to help you solve basic Maytag Appliances Sales Company problems before consulting a servicer Attn CAIR TM Center P O Box 2370 However should you need assistance in the future it is Cleveland TN 37320 2370 h...

Page 2: ... or followed to minimize the risk of fire or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil explosion or to prevent property dam Even after being washed these items may age personal injury or death contain significant amounts of these oils The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously Do not store or use gasoline or other The potential for spontaneous ignition flammable vapors and liquids in the increases ...

Page 3: ...ode 12 The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned yearly by qualified service personnel c Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be pro duced in a hot water system that has not been used for 13 This appliance must be properly grounded Never plug 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not ground SIVE If the hot water system has not b...

Page 4: ...Easy WARM COLD Care Permanent Press items Brightly colored lightly cO LD Cold Cold soiled items washable COLD woolens WASH RINSE A Step _ Select Options if desired Press the appropriate button s to select one or more options OPTION USE MAX EXTRACT Removes more water from a Max Extract load during spin Use for jeans i EXTRA towels and bedding RINSE t Provides an additional rinse near _ Extra the en...

Page 5: ...46 min loads Approx cycle time 45 rain Used for most loads Approximately Used for most loads Approximately 37 40 minutes to complete the cycle minutes to complete the cycle LIGHT Used for cleaning lightly soiled LIGHT Used for cleaning lightly soiled loads Approx cycle time 35 min loads Approx cycle time 32 min g00009 10Q O0 WASHER EASY CARE REGULAR PERM PRESS EXTRA OFF PREWASH OFFF HEAVY SPIN _IL...

Page 6: ...or to turn off Open the door add the item s not fill the tub completely a few towels may be added close the door and press the START STOP button to for best performance resume the cycle To load a forgotten item immediately after the Add laundry detergent on top of the load in the tub and clothes washer has started press the START STOP additives to the dispensers See Detergent page 6 button The doo...

Page 7: ...used in top loading washers Adding Detergent Either liquid or granular detergent may be used to wash clothes Follow the directions on the box or bottle to determine the appropriate amount of detergent Pour the detergent directly on top of the load in the tub If color safe bleach is m be used it should be added on top of the load with detergent for best results 1 1 2 times the amount of detergent A...

Page 8: ...etergent Do not pour color safe bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach compart ment Adding Fabric Softener This compartment automatically dilutes and releases liq uid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle Follow these steps when using liquid fabric softener 1 Pour liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener compartment using the amount recommended on the package 2 Fabric softener...

Page 9: ...e overflow chlorine bleach dispenser It should fall into place grate by the word CAUTION and pull it up and out Illustration 5 of the dispensing compartment Illustration 2 3 Grasp the comer lip of the chlorine bleach dispenser 3 Take the bleach dispenser and the overflow grate to Tilt it slightly to the fight and insert it back into the the sink Be careful there may be chlorine bleach left dispens...

Page 10: ... it up and out Illustration 5 of the dispensing compartment Illustration 2 3 Grasp the corner lip of the fabric softener dispenser 3 Take the fabric softener dispenser and the overflow Tilt it slightly to the left and insert it back into the dis grate to the sink Be careful there may be fabric soft penser compartment Illustration 6 ener left in the dispenser Lift the light blue siphon cap out of t...

Page 11: ...nd support it while removing four counter sunk hinge screws which hold hinges to door assembly 2 Set door aside and transfer four color matched door screws to the opposite side of the door assembly 3 Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet and one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet opposite side 4 Remove hinge and bracket from cabinet by moving them up and down to a position where they...

Page 12: ...nd support it while removing four counter sunk hinge screws which hold hinges to door assembly 2 Set door aside and transfer four color matched door screws to the opposite side of the door assembly 3 Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet and one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet opposite side 4 Remove hinge and bracket from cabinet by moving them up and down to a position where they...

Page 13: ...tial pre dryness level is reached This cycle ferred setting for the majority of loads is designed for loads such as tow els underwear t shirts jeans etc Set the control to the desired dry Inte Ory DRYER Intel Ory ness level more dry less dry EASY CARE MORE REGULAR The is the initial preferred PERM PRESS ore oRv setting for the majority of loads PRESS CARE LESS DRY COOL DOWN OFF LESS DRY TIME DRY A...

Page 14: ...DIUM Tumble Dry Low oi Tumble Dry Warm DELICATE AIR FLUFF tumbles without heat Used for sen sitive loads or items needing freshening AIR FLUFF A Step _ Press Start Push this button to start the dryer The dryer door START must be shut for the dryer to operate If the door is opened during the cycle the start button must be pushed again to resume the cycle after the door is y _ closed L When the cycl...

Page 15: ...or mixed loads by adding one or more similar items to the dryer when only one or two articles need drying This improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency Add A Fabric Softener Sheet If Desired after loading the dryer to control static cling before the load becomes warm This helps prevent greasy looking softener stains and remove any used softener sheets from the dryer to prevent greasy loo...

Page 16: ... the air easily with a poor _ _ __ __ exhaustsysmm r I Don t 0 Do Use plastic thin foil or non Use 4 inch diameter metal flexible rigid metal duct Tape all joints duct Never use lint trapping screws DO _ Use longer than I 1_ I Keep duct runs _ _ necessary duct _k_ as straight as _ runs with many possible _ _ _ _ elbows Don t DO Allow crushed or clogged Clean all old ducts ducts and vent before ins...

Page 17: ...rsing the Dryer Door Directions for reversing the dryer door 1 Carefully remove the hinge hole covers with a flathead screwdriver Move the door catch cover to the opposite side 2 While supporting the door remove the 4 counter sunk hinge screws which secure the hinges to the cabi net When removing the 4 counter sunk hinge screws alternate between the top and bottom hinge to pre vent bending the hin...

Page 18: ...d at the outside of appliance wax if desired the home should be cleaned more frequently to ensure the damper opens and closes freely Interior hard water deposits may be removed if needed using a recommended cleaner labeled clothes Refer to the Installation Instructions for more details on washer safe proper exhausting Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers Storing the Neptune T...

Page 19: ...ion followed by a pause The tub cycle reverses direction and pauses Clothes washer maintains a slightly After reaching the maximum spin speed the machine may reduced spin speed after achieving a reduce spin speed slightly to create less noise and vibration higher spin speed The spin speed slows down dramati cally when it sounds like an out of The tumbler will begin to accelerate up to speed then s...

Page 20: ... dial to proper cycle and push the START STOP button Be sure the buttons are fully depressed Won t Tumble Close the door and push the START STOP button For your safety the clothes washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed ON light should be lit o o Check fuse or reset circuit breaker Straighten drain hoses Eliminate kinked hoses If there is a drain restriction call for service Won t...

Page 21: ...y Weak floors can cause vibration and walking Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs Check that the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened e e e g oooee e o _e _ee _ _o ee_ _ ee 6e_O_ee_e _eee_ee _e_ee_ _e_eeeee_eee_eee _ee_eeee Turn both faucets on fully Check that the temperature selector button is fully depressed Fills with Make sure temperature selection is correct the Wrong Make sur...

Page 22: ...ration for an IntelliDry cycle especially at the beginning of the Control Knob cycle Once the load begins to dry the control knob will start to advance The rate Advances Slowly of advancement will be slow at the beginning of the cycle because there is more moisture in the load As the load becomes more dry the control knob will advance more quickly What is not covered by the warranties on the next ...

Page 23: ...by the limited warranties only including parts which fail during the first year Canadian Residents This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with 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...

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