Maytag Centennial Washer W10280548D Machine User Guide

Maytag Centennial Washer W10280548D Machine User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
  EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• See “Electrical Requirements” located in the installation instructions for grounding instructions. this time.

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.

• Lid Lock
  To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened. After a cycle is started, the lid locks, unlocks and locks again. If you need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, you must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after the washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock.

• Sensing
  This washer will perform a series of spins to check for load balance. When a load is started, it may take 2–3 minutes before water begins to enter the basket. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that sensing technology is determining if there is an off-balance load.

• Sounds
  At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and pauses that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.

• Spray Rinse
  Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these cycles, you will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate clothes. Check the “Cycle Guide” for details.

IMPORTANT:

• Washer will not operate if the lid is open.
• The washer will not begin to fill with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is complete. This delay in fill could take 2–3 minutes.
• Fabric Softener option must be selected to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the correct time.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

1. WATER LEVEL
   Select the setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super Plus will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

2. TEMPERATURE
   Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
   Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

   • Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.
   • Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

3. WASH CYCLE KNOB
   Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

4. FABRIC SOFTENER
   This option can be added to most cycles and must be set to
   “YES” if using fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.

5. START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON
   Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.
   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.

6. CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
   The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.
   SENSING
   When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock briefly before locking again. The washer will use spins to check for load balance. These spins may take several minutes before water is added to the washer. You may hear the hum of the spins before filling. This is normal.
   WASH
   You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
   RINSE
   You will 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. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Softener-Yes option was selected.
   Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and spinning out wash water, the washer will continue to spin and spray in rinse water for the entire rinse time.
   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, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results.
   To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened. If you need to open the lid, press
   START/Pause/Unlock. 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/ Unlock again to resume the cycle.

CYCLE GUIDE

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash:| Cycle:| *Temperature:| Spin Speed:| Cycle Details:**
---|---|---|---|---
Heavily soiled fabrics| Heavy Duty Heavy| Hot Warm Cool Cold| High| Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans| Heavy Duty Regular| Hot Warm Cool Cold| High| Use this cycle for normally soiled or sturdy items.
Large items such as sheets, small comforters, jackets| Normal Heavy| Hot Warm Cool Cold| High| Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons or mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads| Normal Regular| Hot Warm Cool Cold| High| Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
No-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, linens, synthetics| Casual| Hot Warm Cool Cold| Low| Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent

press, and blends.

Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools| Delicate| Hot Warm Cool Cold| Low| Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating the “Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent| Rinse & Spin| Cold rinse only| High| Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
Dripping wet or hand-washed items| Drain & Spin| N/A| High| This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after canceling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.

NOTE: Be sure to select Fabric Softener-Yes, if adding fabric softener to load. *All rinses are cold.

USING YOUR WASHER

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

   • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.

   • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.

   • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.

   • Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.

   • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric.

   • Treat stains promptly.

   • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

   • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.
     Helpful Tips:

   • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.

   • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.

   • Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
     NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

2. Add detergent
   Add a measured amount of detergent into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. If using an Oxi or
   color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom
   of the washer basket, as well.
   IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.
   

3. Load laundry into the washer
   Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator; load them in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Try mixing different-sized items to reduce tangling.
   IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.

4. Add liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser
   Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do not use color- safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

5. Add fabric softener to dispenser (on some models)
   Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into the dispenser; always follow the manufacturer’s directions for the correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows. Then select Fabric Softener-Yes option.
   IMPORTANT: The fabric Softener option must be selected to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to start the washer.
   IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be selected to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse portion of the cycle.

6. Select cycle
   Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more information, see “Cycle Guide”.
   

7. Select WATER LEVEL
   Select the Water Level setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super Plus will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely.
   

8. Select TEMPERATURE
   Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature by turning the Temperature knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are cold.
   NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. Wash Temp| Suggested Fabrics
   ---|---
   Hot

Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting.

|

Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils

Warm

Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

|

Bright colors Moderate to light soils

Cool

Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.

|

Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Cold

This is the temperature from your faucet. If your tap cold water is very cold, warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and help dissolve detergent.

|

Dark colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

9. Select OPTION (on some models)
   If you are using fabric softener, be sure to set Fabric Softener-Yes option.

10. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle
    Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle. The filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has been completed
    to avoid odor, and reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
    Unlocking the lid to add garments
    If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
    Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.
    If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically.
    Delay in water fill
    Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to filling. This is a normal operation.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

CLEANI NG YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure:

1. Make sure the washer is empty.

2. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer basket
   OR
   If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
   IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent. Do not use more than the recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging the product over time.

3. Close the washer lid.

4. Select Heavy Duty Regular cycle, hot temperature, and large water level.

5. Press START/Pause/Unlock.
   NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
   be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure bleach has been rinsed from the washer. Press and hold the START/Pause/Unlock for 3 seconds to cancel the cycle.
   Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser

   • Remove the dispenser by grasping top with both hands and squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.

   • Rinse the dispenser under warm water, then replace it.
     NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
     Cleaning the bleach dispenser
     Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp cloth.
     To clean exterior:

   • Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.

   • Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
     IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s finish, do not use abrasive products.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
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 the washer.
2. Turn off water supply to the washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge.

WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store the 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 the 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 basket and run the washer on the RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug the washer or disconnect the power.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

1. 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
   2. If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow Winter Storage Care directions before moving.
   3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of the washer.
   4. Unplug power cord.
   5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside the washer basket.
   6. Drape power cord over edge and into the washer basket.
   7. Place the packing tray from the original shipping materials back inside the washer. If you do not have a packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into the basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down the front of the washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location.

REINSTALLING/USING THE WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall the washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving:

1. Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect the washer.

2. Before using again, run the washer through the following recommended procedure:
   To use the washer again:

3.  Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Plug in the washer or reconnect power.

5.  Run washer through Casual cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent for a medium-size load.

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