Maytag 120 V Washer User Manual


 
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Location Requirements
IMPORTANT : Do not installorstore the washer whereit will be
exposed to the weather.Donot storeor operate the washerin
temperaturesator below 32°F(0°C). Some water can remainin
the washer and can cause damage in low temperatures.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Toolsand Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Toolsneeded
Level
Utility knife
Scissors
8" or 10" adjustable wrench
Flat-bladescr ewdriver
Pliers
Bucket
Partssupplie d
Remove parts bag from washer.Check that all parts were
included.
1 hose clamp
2 inlet hoses
4flat waterhosewashers
2front-leveling legs with nuts
1drain hose
Youwill need:
Awater heaterset to deliver 120°F(49°C) water to the washer.
Agrounded electrical outlet located within 4ft (1.2 m) of wher e
the power cord is attached to thebackof the washer.
See“Electrical Requirements.”
Hot and cold water faucets located within 4ft(1.2m)ofthe
backof the washer, and providewater pr essure of 10-100 psi
(69-690kPa). Apressurereduction valve should be used in
the supply line whereinlet pressure entering the building
exceeds 100 psi (690 kPa) to prevent damage to the washer
mixing valve.
Alevel floor with amaximum slopeof1"(25 mm) under entire
washer.
Asturdyfloor to support the washer weight (washer, water,
and load) of 315lbs (143 kgs).
A 12" (300 mm)minimum risertoprovide an air cushionand
prevent noise and damage to valves forasingle washer
installation.
Afloor drain should be provided under the bulkhead.
Prefabricated bulkheads with electrical outlets, water supply
lines and drain facilities should be used only where local
codes permit.
NOTE: Front access to the pumpareais available by removing
2No. T20 TORX
®
security screwsand then removing the front
panel.
®TORXisaregistered trademark of AcumentIntellectual Properties, LLC.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions beforeusing the washer.
Do not washarticles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they giveoff vapors that could igniteor
explode.
Do notadd gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
Thesesubstances giveoff vaporsthat could igniteor
explode.
Under certain conditions,hydrogen gas maybe
producedinahot water system that has not been used
for2weeksormore. HYDROGENGAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used forsuchaperiod, beforeusing thewashing
machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from eachfor severalminutes.This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas.Asthe gas is
flammable, do not smoke or usean open flame during
this time.
Do notallow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when thewasher is used
near children.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door or lid.
Do notreach into thewasher if the drum, tub or agitator is
moving.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
Do nottamper with controls.
Do notrepair or replace any partofthe washer or attempt any
servicing unlessspecifically recommended in this manual or in
published user-repair instructions that you understand and
havethe skills to carry out.
See “Electrical Requirements” for grounding instructions.
WARNING: To reducethe risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions,
including thefollowing: