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10-30-2012, 04:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Washing machine hidden clean-out
Sue showed me a maintenance item she wanted me to share with you fine folks here on the Forum.
This needs to be checked from time to time, as 'stuff' can plug the drain holes in it, causing stinky things to happen.
I know not too many have the brand we have, but check your door seal to see if there is a drain there.
3 Pictures:
https://picasaweb.google.com/Jimsue13/WashingMachineSealCleanOut?authuser=0&feat=directl ink
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10-30-2012, 04:49 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Our Splendide has water accumulate there also, but doesn't have a drain. It's a good idea to wipe it out after every wash load.
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10-30-2012, 03:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Olympia
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I checked ours (Splendide) we have a small hole on the back side of the rubber lip.
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10-30-2012, 03:03 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Olympia
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M.O.C. #9671
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I gotta ask Ozz, how the heck did you squeeze that in the closet?
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10-30-2012, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
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Ozz, we have the stackable units and I noticed the washer was just like that. Found a pair of clippers in there!
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10-30-2012, 05:35 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
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M.O.C. #7560
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Ozz our washer in the stick and brick has the same thing and it also has another filter(trap) under the tub where the drain runs through and then goes out the exit pipe. IF you can get the lower front off you will see that filter. It stops a lot of stuff that goes through the drain of the unit and hold it there. I've found as much as $2 in change in that filter. The front just screws off BUT you will need something to catch the water that is inside the filter. I took a plastic soda bottle and cut one of the sides partly out, leaving the neck of the bottle intact. I put it under the filter cap and put a pan or bucket under the bottle neck and the water runs into the bucket. I've found screws, rocks, coins and a lot of lint or hair in the filter when I've taken the cover off. Let me know if you have such a filter on yours!
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10-31-2012, 03:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by K&Gs3400RL
I gotta ask Ozz, how the heck did you squeeze that in the closet?
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Tight fit! I measured 4 times and cut 3 or 4 
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/JimsSue13/Ozzsmods101/Maytag%20washer%20dryer%20inst/
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10-31-2012, 03:30 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #5980
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Rondo, if it quits working, I will look into it. Sue checks everything that goes into the washer real good for foreign objects.
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11-01-2012, 04:05 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Olympia
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M.O.C. #9671
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Ozz
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by K&Gs3400RL
I gotta ask Ozz, how the heck did you squeeze that in the closet?
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Tight fit! I measured 4 times and cut 3 or 4
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/JimsSue13/Ozzsmods101/Maytag%20washer%20dryer%20inst/
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O I see now, I did not realize you had bifold doors.
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11-04-2012, 01:02 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: No. Attleboro
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M.O.C. #6002
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I had to have mine installed because I didn't have the heart or nerve to cut a giant hole in the side of the unit. The fellow that did it thought that was funny.
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11-04-2012, 01:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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You are just a wise man...
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