MAYTAG W11556497A Top Load Washer User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Maytag
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W11556497A Top Load Washer
User Guide
W11556497A Top Load Washer
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking
oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s
Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
NOTES:
- Not all features and cycles are on all models, and control panel appearance may vary.
- If your model has a touch interface, the control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
- If your model has physical buttons, make sure to press the button firmly.
- At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for the next cycle. However, if power to the washer is lost, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.
Step 1. Add HE Detergent
NOTE: See the “Adding Laundry Products” section for more information on adding
HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach.
Step 2. Load Clothes
For best results, load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Step 3. Close Lid; then Select Cycle and Settings
Step 4. Press Start/Pause
Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in bold. Not all cycles
and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are
available on each cycle.
NOTE: If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select either 1 Rinse
with Fabric Softener or 2 Rinses with Fabric Softener. All rinses are cold.
| Items to Wash: | Cycle: | Temperature: | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottons, linens, and mixed-garment loads | Normal | Hot |
Warm
Cool Cold Tap Cold| Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-
fabric loads. A high spin speed is the default for this cycle.
NOTE: Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle mode. Selecting the
Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will result in auto sensing of
the water level.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter
storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with
your machine.
For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, detailed
product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation,
please visit https://www.maytag.com/owners, or in Canada
https://www.maytag.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service
call.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–800–344–1274
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692| Canada:
1–800–688–2002
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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From this point, the electronic control will sense the load and determine if additional water is needed. Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will fill to the maximum water level.
NOTES:
- Expect longer cycle times due to extended fill times when using the Deep Water Wash option.
- Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle mode. Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.
START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press to start the selected cycle. Press again to pause the cycle and unlock
the lid. Press and hold 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock
the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.
PROGRESS
The Progress lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the
process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from your previous
washers.
Sensing
When the Start/Pause button is pressed, and the Water Level knob is set to
Auto Sensing, the washer will fill and begin sensing to determine load size
and balance.
NOTE: Sensing and wash phases will be paused by opening the unlocked lid.
Close the lid to resume the cycle. If the lid is left open for more than 10
minutes, the washer will cancel the cycle and pump out the water. The lid will
lock after the wash phase to begin the initial spinout and remain locked for
the remainder of the cycle.
Wash
The washer will fill to the correct water level based on the load size and the
Water Level selection. Certain cycles may agitate during the fill process to
boost cleaning. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a pause
lasting several seconds. When the wash cycle begins, you will hear the
agitator increase speed. The motor sounds may change at different stages in
the wash cycle while the washer performs different wash actions.
Rinse
Certain cycles use a spray rinse, which adds water to the tub while the basket
spins. You may hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and
moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move
the basket while filling.
Spin
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based
on the selected cycle and spin speed.
Done
Once the cycle is complete, the lid will unlock and this light will come on.
For best results, promptly remove the load.
Lid Locked
The Lock feature allows for higher spin speeds. When lit, the lid is locked
and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When the light is off, the lid
can be opened.
To open the lid after it has been locked, press Start/Pause. The lid will
unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if
the load was spinning at high speed. Press Start/Pause while the lid is
closed to resume the cycle.
WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing.
Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal
vibrating and out-of-balance condition that could result in physical injury,
property damage, and/or appliance damage.
Adding Laundry Products
IMPORTANT: Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be lowsudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Oxi
This washer is designed to dispense laundry boosters such as oxygenated stain
treaters and color-safe bleach at the right time in the cycle for best
cleaning performance. Do not use laundry boosters and chlorine bleach in the
same cycle.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of
laundry products to use.
Adding liquid chlorine bleach:
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236 mL). Do not use color-
safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
IMPORTANT: The Rinse Options knob must be set to either 1 Rinse with
Fabric Softener or 2 Rinses with Fabric Softener when using fabric in the
fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric is added at the correct
time in the rinse phase and is evenly distributed.
On models with a fabric softener dispenser:
Add liquid fabric softener before beginning the cycle. Follow manufacturer’s
directions to determine amount; then dilute liquid fabric softener by filling
dispenser to underside of rim with warm water. See Max Fill arrows in
dispenser. Fabric softener will automatically be added during the final rinse.
On models without a fabric softener dispenser:
Add fabric softener manually during the final rinse. Press Start/Pause to
pause the washer. Lift lid and add measured recommended amount of liquid
fabric softener. Close lid and press Start/Pause again to start the washer.
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