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© 1998 Maytag Corporation
16008373-01 SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
PRE-INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Proper installation is the responsibil-
ity of the purchaser.
Checkpoints for proper installation:
• Properly grounded electrical outlet is re-
quired. Use 15 amp fuse or compatible
circuit breaker for electrical service.
• Standpipe Drain System must accept 1½"
O.D. drain hose. Standpipe height of 36"
is recommended.
NOTE: If drain standpipe is in excess of 5 feet
above floor level, install pump accessory kit,
part number 22002136.
• This unit is not equipped with a siphon
break, and the drain hose must be elevated
to a minimum height of 24". A 36" high
standpipe is recommended. For all instal-
lations the drain hose must be supported
by the drain hose strap on the back of the
washer.
• Hot and Cold water faucets must be within
four (4) feet of the back of the washer. This
allows quick access for immediate water
shut off.
• Water heater should be set to deliver a
minimum of 120ºF (49º C) hot water to the
washer.
• Do not store or operate washer in tem-
peratures below freezing. This can cause
damage to the pump, hoses and other
components.
• Water pressure of 20 - 120 P.S.I. is required
to fill the washer in the appropriate time
frame. Pressures of less than 20 P.S.I. may
cause an extended fill time. Refer to the
troubleshooting section for more infor-
mation regarding a solution for slow fill
situations.
• Best performance is obtained with the
washer installed on a solid floor. Wood
floor constructions may need to be rein-
forced to minimize vibration from unbal-
anced load situations. Carpets and soft
tile surfaces are also contributing factors
to vibration and/or movement during the
spin cycle. Never install washer on a plat-
form or weak support structure.
UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The following steps must be per-
formed in the correct order to ease uncrating.
1. Remove the carton by cutting only in
marked areas of the carton. CAUTION:
Hoses are connected to the washer.
2. Carefully remove any packaging materi-
als from the outside of the washer.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT cut the red straps
securing the power cord and inlet hoses
at this time. They will be removed later
during installation.
3. Remove the accessory package from in-
side the tub.
4. Remove the crate bottom from the washer
by removing crate bottom wire clips.