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MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System Owners Manual MA1-5
November 2003
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controller is plugged in) and household pressure will be restored. It is recommended that you also
turn each tap on for 10 minutes to flush out stagnant water before use.
How do I bypass the MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System?
Bypassing the MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System is not recommended unless
there is an Emergency and your MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System is not
working properly. Contaminated water may enter your home, which can cause serious
health problems, even death. See “Safety Instructions” section for Bypass Instructions and
warnings.
What happens if the power goes out?
Nothing. The timer has a built in battery backup designed for power failure. The MAYTAG
Whole Home Water Filtration System does not require power to filter water and your System will
filter water provided adequate water pressure is available at the source. If the power goes out
during a scheduled cleaning, the System will return to filtering water and wait for the next
scheduled time for cleaning.
How long does the automatic cleaning cycle take?
The System backflushes itself daily to clean the System filter. It automatically flushes impurities
down the drain at the homeowner’s pre-selected time. The cleaning cycle takes approximately 5-
10 minutes and uses a minimal amount of water.
How much water is used for flushing?
Refer to Table 6 Operational Limits of the System in the “MAYTAG Whole Home Water
Filtration Operational Specification” section.
How do I set a new time for the daily backwash and cleaning?
Refer to the instructions with the Controller on the wall to reprogram using the instruction sheet
or refer to “Setting the controller” section for instructions.
Is there a replaceable prefilter needed?
If used, the Carbon Prefilter needs to be replaced every 12 months. Also, if the External Prefilter
is used it will need to be replaced approximately every 6 months depending on water conditions.
What are the maintenance requirements?
An annual maintenance inspection, integrity test and Carbon Prefilter change is performed
annually by a MAYTAG Services Qualified Service Technician. There is a nominal fee for the
annual service. If an External Prefilter is used, this will also need to be checked approximately
every 6 months.