Maytag W10117754A - Manual (Page 8)

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Care and Cleaning
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s wash-
ing. This will shut off the water supply to the washer and
prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escap-
ing water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other
spills as they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth and glass
cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning
pads.
Cabinet – clean with soap and water followed with an
appliance wax, if desired.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
1. Pull the dispenser off of the top of the agitator.
2. Soak for one hour in sink or container in hot
water and dishwashing liquid.
3. Hold hands over top and bottom of dispenser and
shake to loosen buildup.
4. Rinse with clean, hot water.
5. Repeat process if necessary.
6. Replace dispenser on agitator.
Do not use dishwashing liquid
inside the washer. Oversudsing can
occur.
Storing the Washer
Interior – hard water deposits may be removed, if need-
ed, using a recommended cleaner labeled washer
safe.
Lint Filter – it is self-cleaning and requires no mainte-
nance. The filter is located under the agitator on the
bottom of the washtub. During the wash and rinse
portion of the
cycle, lint is col-
lected on the fil-
ter. Then during
the spin and
drain the filter is
cleaned automat-
ically.
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare
the washer for storage as follows:
• Select NORMAL on the REGULAR cycle and add
one cup of bleach OR white vinegar to a full load of
water without clothes. (Do not mix bleach and vine-
gar in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.)
Run the washer through a complete cycle.
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and
leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside the
tub.
• If the washer has been stored in below-freezing tem-
peratures, allow time for the washer to thaw out prior
to use.
• After storage, select NORMAL on the REGULAR
cycle and run the washer through a complete cycle.