Page 1: ... we suggest consulting the Before You Call section in the back of this book It is designed to help you solve basic problems before consulting a servicer However should you need assistance in the future it is helpful to 1 Have complete model and serial number identifica tion of your washer This is located on a data plate on the center top edge of the control panel Record these num bers below for ea...
Page 2: ...cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode 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 EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period belbre using a wash ing machine or combination washe...
Page 3: ...or approxi mately 3 minutes into the start of the cycle Add the item s close the door and press the START STOP button to resume the cycle Once the door has locked it is possible to load a brgotten item Press the START STOP button and wait approximately 2 minutes for the Door Locked indicator to turn off Open the door add the item s close the door and press the START STOP button to resume the cycle...
Page 4: ...f approxi mately 105 F and cold wash of approximately 70 E While the washer is filling you may notice hot and cold water going through the dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control fea ture as the washer determines the temperature of the water Step 0 Select Options Press the appropriate button s to select one or more o...
Page 5: ...d refills with fresh water Use with STAIN CYCLE option button for heavily soiled stained loads NOTE The STAINS and HEAVY settings are not recommended for use with Delicate or Hand Washable loads Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads QUICK cycle setting on the left side of the control offers the opportunity to easi ly se...
Page 6: ...P button to stop the clothes washer It may take approximately 2 minutes for the door to be unlocked ON Indicates when the clothes washer is operating DELAY Indicates the washer is counting down the time until it begins to wash DOOR O LOCKED O ON 0 DELAY l_water Use The amount of water used will vary with each load The efficient cleaning performance and conservation of Maytag Neptune clothes washer...
Page 7: ...ent Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers To determinewater hardnessin your area contactyour local wa_terutilityor StateUniversity Extension offiCE in yourarea Automatic Dispenser The automatic dispenser consists of three compartments which hold 1 liquid or granular detergent and color safe bleach 2 liquid chlorine bleach and 3 liquid fabric softener All laundry products can b...
Page 8: ...ed properly If you prefer to use color safe non chlorine bleach add it to the detergent compartment Do not pour color safe bleach into the bleach compartment Softener Compartment l Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric soft ener into the softener compartment For smaller loads use less than one cap full Fabric softener may be diluted with warm water until it reaches the MAX FILL line on the ...
Page 9: ...for bleach and softener as shown in illustration 1 As you begin to lift the two compartment container tilt slightly inward according to illustration 2 and remove from the main dispenser Once the two compartment container is removed from the main dispenser take it to a sink Follow illustration 3 to remove the cap covering the siphon tube for the bleach and softener Run warm water and a soft brush o...
Page 10: ... counter clockwise from the socket 5 Replace the bulb with a 10 watt candelabra base light bulb and rotate clockwise 6 Replace the light cover by inserting the front tabs into the door lock assembly Push the rear of the light cover into position 7 Replace the screw into the light cover door lock assembly 8 Plug in or reconnect clothes washer to the power supply Reversing the Clothes Washer Door Cl...
Page 11: ... control dial to proper cycle and push the START STOP button to start the clothes washer If equipped with buttons be sure they are fully depressed Close door and push the START STOP button to start the clothes washer For your safety washer will not tumble or spin unless door is closed This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle Wait briefly and it may start Check screens on inlet hoses for obs...
Page 12: ...r spin unless the door is closed Press the START STOP button to stop the machine Door Locked Shut It may take 1 1 2 to 2 minutes for the door lock mechanism to disengage Will Not Open When Door Locked light goes out pull on the door indentation opposite the hinges Open the door and wash the lower portion of the gray door seal with a solution of I cup chlorine bleach to 2 cups water Select the foll...
Page 13: ...ing final minutes of wash Fabric softener is dis pensed during the third rinse while the washer is filling The sealed balance ring around the tub contains a liquid and is designed to make the washer run smoothly The tub rotates one direction followed by a pause The tub reverses direction and pauses This action continues throughout the cycle After reaching the maximum spin speed the machine may red...
Page 14: ...ull spin speed because the load was not evenly distributed This can occur with small loads heavy items or a load in which too much detergent was used causing over sudsing Q My laundry items seem to be very wrinkled at the end of the cycle What can I do to correct the problem A Wrinkling is caused by the combination of heat and pressure Be sure wrinkle free or permanent press fabrics are washed on ...
Page 15: ...ber listed below Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service please call or write Maytag Appliances Sales Company Ann CAIR s_ Center EO Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 U S or Canada toll free 1 888 462 9824 U S customers using TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired call 1 800 688 2080 When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance abouta service prob...
