Maytag MAH5500BWW - Neptune Series 27'' Front-Load Washer Installation Instructions Manual

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Maytag
Model
MAH5500BWW - Neptune Series 27'' Front-Load Washer
Category
Washing machines
Type
Installation Instructions Manual
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HIGH-EFFICIENCY WASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE .ALAVER HAUTE EFFICACIT¢:
GUIDE DE MISE EN SERVICE
INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION
DE LA LAVADORA DE ALTA EFICIENCIA
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITHTHE OWNER
LAISSER CE GUIDEDE MISE ENSERVICEAU PROPRIE-TAIRE
DEJAR ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES CON EL PROPIETARIO
Printed in U.S.A. • Impreso en los Estados Unidos • Stampato negli Stati Uniti 6 2718680
READTHIS BEFORE YOU START...
Tools needed for installation: ELECTRICAL
_j=___) i Multiwrench Refer to serial plate for specific
Utilityknife electrical requirements. For
Channellock more detailed information refer
to section on Electrical
5/16 nutdriver Requirements.
Level
Screw driver-
fiatblade WATER
___--__il Washer needs two standard
3/4 inch water supply faucets
with a pressure between
PARTS supplied for installation: 30-120 pounds per square inch.
For more detailed information
Cable tie to secure drain hose to standpipe, inlet hose or laundry tub refer to section on Water
_j__ Requirements.
2 washers and 2 screens for water hoses @ @ _
Washer and screw for external ground (if required) _
4 rubber feet for legs _) _
CABINET DIMENSIONS
1" rain.
2.54 cm
43-1/4"rnin. _
f..- -., 109.8
cm
C _ r
_-_ 36-1/4" _ ,
c , , _ rain.
I
-, 92.0 3/8" min.
,ore
I_ 27" ,,, 27-1/2" 22-1/4'!
68.5 cm 69.2 cm 56.5 cm
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STEP 1
PREPAREWASHER
1. Cut both lowershippingstrapswheretheywraparoundthe crate
DO NOTBE ALARMEDasthe tub will jump up when the last
strap iscut.
2. Carefullyremoveanypackagingmaterialsfromthe outside of the washer. Setaside two corner postsfor
installation. IMPORTANT:Noticethat the hosesand powercord aretied up with two redupper shipping
strapsonthe rear ofthe machine. The u[)perstraosshould not be cutor removeduntilthe machineis
ready to be installed.
Laytwocorner posts behindthe washer and gentlytip the washer over onto its back.
3. Removethe cratebottomfrom the washer bypryingthe crate retainingclips off __1_ _/_
with a flat bladescrewdriver. DO NOT removethe crate bottomby applying
forcefrom the top.
Shipping
Straps
4. Pull looseshippingstrapsfromthe bottomof the washer
oneat atime untilall strapshavebeen removed.
5. Loosenthe four adjustablewasher legs and lock nutsenoughto fit a wrench on to the lock nuts. Install
vinyl feetfound in installationpackage. Feetcan be moreeasilyinstalledwhen immersedin hotwater
beforeinstalling. Carefullyraisethe washerback to an upright position.
6. At the installationsite, locatethe metalbucklesattachedtothe reduppershippingstrapsat backofwasher.
Carefullycutawaystrapsnearbothbuckles,completelyremovingbothbucklesfromthewasher.
Puoosestrapsfrom
-- backof washer one at
a time until allstraps
_ _ _ havebeen removed.
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STEP 2
HOSE
RETAINER
1. Placethe drain hosein the drain facility.Tochangedrain hosedirection or prevent
hosefromcollapsingor becomingdamaged,turn the end of the hosewhile holding
the baseof the hose stationary.
Be surean air-tightconnectionis NOTmade betweenthe drain hoseand the
standpipe. Standpipemustbe at least 24" high. 36"height is recommended.
NOTE: If drainstandpipe is in excessof 5 feetabovefloor level,a _UNDRY
drain hoseextensionkit (Part#12001660)will needto be installed. / _-,.--_;7_/_-Jr _HosE ST,_ANDPIPE
If ' RETANER
dra,nstandp,pe,s ,n excessof 10feet abovefloor level,a pump _//60"IMAX_JR
accessorykit (Part#12001674)may need to be installed. _'___""_,,E,_I_ I
I
NOTE: Cautionmustalwaysbe exercisedto avoid collaDsinaor "SI_'I_ " - _ 60"MAX.
damaging the drain hose. For bestperformancethe drain hose _ _ 36,, giN.
shouldnot be restrictedin anyway,throughelbows,couplings or excessivelengths. [r_.
Routedrainhosethroughthe drain hose clip onthe rear wallof washer. I __!
Forinstallationswherethedrainhosecannotbe convenientlyelevatedto at least24",
thedrainhosemustbe supportedby thedrainhosecliponthebackofthewasher.
2. Installonescreenstrainerandwasheronthe insideofeach fillhoseat the
faucet. Thedomeonthescreenstrainermustpointtowardsthefaucet. _o_-_ _L.TI7ETA,.ERi '
Installone rubberwasheratthe machineend insideeachfillhose.
3. Threadthe inlet hoseswith the screenwasherto the HOTand COLD
faucetconnections. Makesure the hosemarked "HOT"isattachedto _\_"E-_ T,E
STRAP
the HOTfaucet. Tighten by hand untilsnug andthen 2/3 of a turn SERVICE\\"_ ._I'
with pliers. DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN. Repeatstepfor the machine UNIT \\ 1
connectionson the backof the unit. /li_t_ c_ /1
Turnon "HOT"and"COLD"watersupplyand checkall connectionsat the _--__ _
watervalveand the faucetfor leaks. _
NOTE: Accessory inlethoses areavailablein variouslengthsup to 10feet. _"__
4. Plugpowercord intoa grounded120 volt60 Hz approved ] _1 c_ __ _ _
electricalservice protectedby a 15ampfuse or comparable
circuitbreaker. Thiswasheris groundedthroughthe third
prongof the powercord when pluggedintoa three prong
groundedreceptacle.
5. Slide washerintoposition. Makesure the drain hoseremains routed straight through the drain hose
clip without collapsing or damaging. NOTE: the washer must be leveled on aft 4 sides. Toproperly
level a machine, the top cover and the front panel must be securely fastened. A carpenter's level
should be used on all 4 corners of the top cover. It's a
good idea to check for level again after the first dozen
washes and re-level ff necessary.
6. Levelwasherby turningthe levelinglegs in or out as necessary.
Whenthe washeris level,tighten the leveling leg lock nuts
up againstthe baseof the washer.
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FINALINSTALLATIONCHECKLIST
[] Instruction and Installation Kit have been removed from tub.
Shipping straps have been removed.
[] Washer is plugged into electrical outlet and is properly grounded.
r-q Water hoses are connected to the faucets with inlet screens and washers.
___qWater is turned on and checked for leaks at faucet and water valve connections.
_- Drain hose is properly located into drain facility and is not collapsed or damaged.
[] Washer has been properly leveled. All legs should be firmly on the floor and leveling leg lock nuts
MUST be tightened.
Washer fills properly on all temperature selections.
Test for proper operation by running the washer through a complete cycle.
MAH5500B
1. Press"Cotton/Sturdy"to turn the machineon.
2. Arrowup to select"Hot/Cold"wash/rinsetemperature.
3. Press"Start/Pause".
4. Verifythe washeris fillingwith hotwater.
5. Veritythe washerstops filling.
6. Press"Start/Pause"to pausethe cycle.
7. Select "Rinse";press"Start/Pause"to resumethe cycle.
8, Verifythe washeris fillingwithcoldwater.
9. Verifythe washerstops filling.
10. Press"Start/Pause"again;select"Spin";press "Start/Pause"to resumethe cycle.
11. Verifythe washerspins. This will takeseveralminutes,the machinewill firstdrain and distributetheclothes.
12. Pullonthe door to make surethat it has locked.
13. Allowthe cycle to finish,verifythat the door hasunlockedatthe end of the cycle.
MAH7500
1. Press"Home";select"Cotton/Sturdy";"HotWash/Cold"Rinse",
2. Press"StartPause".
3. Verifythe washeris filling with hot water.
4. Verifythe washerstops filling.
5. Press"Start/Pause".
6, Press"Off".
7. Press"Home";select"MoreCycles"then select"ColdRinse & Spin";press"Start/Pause"to resumethe cycle.
8. Verifythe washerisfilling with coldwater.
9. Verifythe washerstops filling.
10. Press"Start/Pause".
11. Press"Off".
12. Press"Home";select"MoreCycles",then select"Spin";press"Start/Pause"to resumethe cycle.
13. Verifythe washerspins. This will takeseveralminutes,the machinewill first drain and distributethe clothes.
14. Pull onthedoorto makesure it has locked.
15. Allowthe cycle to finish, verifythat thedoor hasunlockedatthe end of the cycle.
Make any corrections necessary to properly complete the installation.
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DOOR REVERSAL
Clotheswasherdoorswingdirectioncan be changedby followingthisprocedure.
1. Swingdoorfullyopenandsupportit. Removethe _,
centerscrewfromthe hingesandthe hingecovers.A ,_(_ __(_ =_ _,_ _
totaloffourscrewsareremoved. //&/f \\,.
2. Liftthe doorupwardandthenpulloutward.Thedoor
anditshingesshoulddisengagefromthecabinet. If
the hingesseemto bind,pressthe plasticareanear
thehingetowardthe hinge.
3. Removethe hingecoversbypullingupwardandthen
outward,just likethe hinges. - )
4. Removethescrewsthat mountthe hingesto thedoor.
A totaloffourscrewsareremoved.
_ Door_ i_ _' '
5. Transferthefourcolormatched _ Door_
screwsthatattachtheinnerand _.,---fScrews-_"_"--_
outerdoortogetherto theother ®
sideofthedoor. ®
6. Attachthehingesto thedoor. Be _,\\ ,J_
®
surethathingeisorientedso it will _ Screws,-_,_._
fit intotheslotsonthecabinet.
7. Remountthe doorontothe cabinet. Secure
usingtheoriginalmountingscrew. _ "
8. Mountthe hingecoversto theoppositeside
ofthe dooropeningwiththeircenterscrews.
Thehingecoversarenotsymmetrical. "_ Hin_qe
Thereisa chamfertoaccommodatethe _ Hole
Covers
mountingscrew.
COLD WEATHER STORAGE
Thefollowingprecautionsshouldbetakenif a washeris tobe stored,after use,whereitwouldbesubjectto
freezingconditions.
1. Turnoffthewatersupply,thenremovethe inlethoses.
2. Selecta fillcycleandenergizethewatervalvebyselectinga warmwatersetting. A few secondsoffillis
sufficient.
3. Disconnectfromelectricalsupply.
4. Removethedrainhosecoverfromlowermiddleofcabinetback.
5. Lowerthedrainhosetofloorlevelandtiltwasherbackwardsto removewaterfromthedrainhoseand
pump.
6. Re-installthedrainhose cover.
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REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL
120Volt60 Hz 15AMP Fuseor Circuit Breaker
Individualbranchcircuitserving only the washeris recommended.
Thewasher isequippedwith a powercord.
NEVERUSEAN EXTENSIONCORD.
GROUNDING
ELECTRICALGROUNDIS REQUIREDONTHISAPPLIANCE.
ApplianceJsequippedwitha powercord havinga 3-pronggroundingplugfor use in a properlyinstalledand
groundedoutlet.
• Improperconnectionofthe equipment-groundingconductorcan resultin a riskof electrical
shock. Checkwitha qualifiedelectricianor servicemanifyouare indoubt as to whether
the applianceis properlygrounded. Donot modifythe plugprovidedwiththe appliance- if
it will notfit the outlet, havea properoutletinstalledby a qualifiedelectrician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Topreventunnecessaryriskof fire, electrical shockor personalinjury,allwiringand
groundingmustbedone in accordancewith the NationalElectricalCodeANSI/FNPA,No.
70-LatestRevisionand localcodes and ordinances. It isthe personalresponsibilityand
obligationofthe applianceownerto provideadequateelectricalservicefor this appliance.
ADDITIONALGROUNDINGCONNECTIONS
Connectthe groundwire to the backof the unitby usingthe wire found in the _ I
accessory kit. Securethe otherend of groundwire withthe clamp (alsoin the _ _ROUNOSCREW
accessorykit) to a groundedCOLD metalwaterpipe. NOTE: Cabinet ground
screwandwasherare foundin the customerpackage.
NEVERCONNECTGROUNDWIRETO PLASTICPLUMBINGLINES,GAS LINESOR HOTWATERPIPES.
WATER
Waterpressureof 20to 120 p.s.i,is requiredto correctlyfill the washer inthe proper time. Pressuresof less
than 20 p.s.i,maycause a failurein the watervalveor the fill times to be extendedpast what the washer con-
trotswill normally allow. The watervalvemayalso not shut off completely.
Hotand Coldwaterfaucets mustbewithin 4 feet of the back ofthe washer for inlet hosesprovidedwith the
washer. NOTE: Accessoryinlet hosesare availablein various lengthsup to 10feet forfaucets morethan 4
feetfrom the backof the washer.
TOAVOIDTHE POSSIBILITYOFWATERDAMAGE,SHOULDA HOSELEAK,ALWAYSHAVEFAUCETS
ACCESSIBLEANDTURN OFF FAUCETSWHENWASHERIS NOTIN USE.
Waterheatershould beset to delivera minimumof 120° - 140° F (49° - 60° C) water to the washer.
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Maytag MAH5500BWW - Neptune Series 27'' Front-Load Washer Installation Instructions Manual

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Model
MAH5500BWW - Neptune Series 27'' Front-Load Washer
Category
Washing machines
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