Maytag MHW5100DW Benutzung Und Pflege
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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 flooding due
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due
to water pressure surges.
3. Clean the dispensers. See “Cleaning the Dispensers.”
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
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 washer drum
and run washer on NORMAL cycle for about 2 minutes to
mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow
WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from back
of washer.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum.
6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum.
6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep
it from hanging onto the ground.
IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts. Do
not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the
upright position. To avoid structural damage to your washer, it
must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician.
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage,
or moving:
1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and
1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and
connect washer.
2. Before using again, run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through NORMAL cycle to clean washer and
3. Run washer through NORMAL cycle to clean washer and
remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE detergent. Use half
the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size
load.
WASHER MAINTENANCE