Maytag MHW5500FC User Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER
LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE DE CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
W10775517A
W10775518A - SP
Designed to use only HE
High Efficiency detergents.
Conçue pour l’utilisation
d’un détergent haute
efficacité seulement.
NSF Protocol P351
Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential
and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
NSF certification only applies to the models with Allergen cycle.
Protocole NSF P351
Performance de réduction des allergènes pour les laveuses
de format familial à usage résidentiel ou commercial
Seuls les modèles comportant le programme de lavage
anti-allergie répondent aux critères de la certification NSF.

Maytag MHW5500FC Specifications

General

Style	front load
Color	silver, metallic slate
Washer Capacity	4.5 cubic feet
Max Spin Speed	1200 revolutions per minute
Spin Speeds	4
Number of Cycles	11
Cycle Selections	drain & spin, sanitize, allergen, rapid wash, power wash, normal, cold wash, wrinkle control, delicates, bedding, clean washer
Options	my cycle, fresh hold, steam for stains, extra rinse, cycle signal, control lock, delay, door locked, sensing, add a garment, steaming, done
Noise level	no
Temperature Settings	5
Temperature Selections	cold, cool, warm, hot, extra hot
Soil Levels	extra heavy, heavy, normal, light
Internal Heater	yes
Delay Start / End	yes
Child Lock	no
Interior Light	yes
Steam	yes
Smart Home	no
Annual Energy Consumption	75 kilowatt hours
Voltage	120 volts

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	32.94 inches
Height	39.75 inches
Width	27 inches
Net Weight	235 pounds

Summary

WASHER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings and precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Description of the control panel layout, buttons, display, and indicator lights.

CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS

POWER/CANCEL AND WASH CYCLE KNOB

Using the power/cancel button and wash cycle selection knob.

START BUTTON AND ADD GARMENT

How to start, pause, and add garments to a cycle.

LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT

OPTIMAL DISPENSE & DELAY START FUNCTIONS

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS EXPLANATION

ADDITIONAL CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

ADDITIONAL WASH OPTIONS

WASHER DISPENSERS

OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER SYSTEM

STANDARD DISPENSER DRAWER

CYCLE GUIDE

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS AND SETTINGS

USING YOUR WASHER

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR WASHER OPERATION

Hazards like fire and electrical shock during washer use.

INITIAL WASHER SETUP AND PREPARATION

SORTING AND LOADING LAUNDRY

WASHER OPERATION STEPS

LOADING THE WASHER DRUM

ADDING HE DETERGENT TO DISPENSER

ADDING LAUNDRY PRODUCTS

ADDING FABRIC SOFTENER AND BLEACH

OPERATING THE WASH CYCLE

POWERING ON AND SELECTING CYCLES

ADJUSTING CYCLE SETTINGS AND OPTIONS

DETERGENT CONCENTRATION AND WATER HARDNESS

ADVANCED WASH CYCLE OPERATIONS

SETTING A DELAYED WASH

STARTING, PAUSING, AND ADDING ITEMS

REMOVING GARMENTS AND FRESH HOLD OPTION

TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES

COMMON ERROR CODE DISPLAYS

Explanations and solutions for specific error codes displayed on the washer.

ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING

ADDITIONAL ERROR CODE AND STATUS LIGHT ISSUES

Troubleshooting for other error codes, status lights, and beeps.

TROUBLESHOOTING NOISES AND LEAKS

VIBRATION, ROCKING, AND OFF-BALANCE ISSUES

Solutions for washer vibration, rocking, or unstable operation.

NOISES DURING OPERATION

WATER LEAK TROUBLESHOOTING

Steps to identify and resolve water leaks from the washer.

TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES

WATER AND SUDS LEAK SOLUTIONS

Troubleshooting for leaks from the door or cabinet, and issues with load coverage.

WASHER NOT RUNNING OR FILLING ISSUES

Solutions for problems with the washer not starting, filling, or stopping unexpectedly.

CONTINUED PERFORMANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

CONTINUED WASHER PERFORMANCE ISSUES

Troubleshooting for issues like stopping, pausing, or reduced performance.

DRAINING AND SPINNING PROBLEMS

Solutions for the washer not draining or spinning properly, leaving clothes wet.

LOAD AND CYCLE RELATED ISSUES

LOAD AND CYCLE RELATED ISSUES

Troubleshooting for issues like improper rinsing, wrinkling, and tangling.

CLEANING AND STAIN REMOVAL PROBLEMS

Solutions for issues related to cleaning performance and stain removal.

CONTINUED CLEANING AND CYCLE ISSUES

CONTINUED LOAD AND CYCLE ISSUES

Further troubleshooting for rinsing, wrinkling, tangling, and cleaning.

STAIN REMOVAL AND FABRIC CARE ISSUES

STAIN REMOVAL AND DETERGENT ISSUES

Solutions for not cleaning stains, odors, and fabric damage.

COLOR AND CONTROL RELATED ISSUES

COLOR, DISPENSER, AND CYCLE TIME ISSUES

Troubleshooting for color issues, dispenser malfunctions, and cycle time variations.

CONTROL AND DETERGENT DISPENSING PROBLEMS

Solutions for unresponsive controls and liquid detergent on the door glass.