TABLEOF CONTENTS FOR FUTUREREFERENCE
Future Reference .....Inside FrontCover Congratulationson your choiceof a Maytag
Safety Instructions .......................... 1 washer! Yoursatisfactionisvery important to us.
Theinformation in this USER'SGUIDEwill help
Using the Washer ........................ 2-3
you understandhow your washer operates.
Operating Instructions Additional information is found in theMAYTAG
SelectWater-SaverOption ......... 4 LAUNDERINGGUIDEon proper washing and
SelectWater Level..................... 4 drying techniques.Byfollowing theseinstructions
carefully,you will be able to achieveexcellent
SelectWater Temperature........... 5 resultswith your washer.
SelectWash Cycle .................... 5
Shouldyou have any questionsabout usingyour
Startthe Washer....................... 5 Maytag washer, contact us. Pleasehavethe
Care of the Washer ........................ 6 model and serial numbersavailable.
Storing the Washer ......................... 6 MAYTAG
Cycle Descriptions ........................... 7 CONSUMEREDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE
Water Usage ................................... 7 NEWTON, IOWA 50208
Before You Call far Service ......... 7-8 (515) 791-8911
Warranty ......................................... 9 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
Consumer Publications ................... 9 NOTE: For serviceand warranty information see
pages 7-9.
Forfuturereferencewe suggestyou retainthis
manual. Recordthe model numberand serial
numberof thiswasher in the spacesprovided. (If
thewasher changes ownership, be surethis
manualaccompaniesthe washer.)
Thisinformation can be found on the data plate
locatedon top of the control panelcover.
Model SerialNo.
WARNING - Check with installer to make
sure appliance has been grounded to
avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure
you read the following IMPORTANT
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
you start to use this washer.
IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING -- Toreducethe risk of fire, electricshock,or injury to personsusing this
appliance, follow basicprecautions, includingthe following:
1. Readall instructionsbefore usingthe 4. Beforetheappliance isremovedfrom service
appliance, or discarded, removethe door to the
2. Toavoid the possibilityof fire or explosion: washing compartment.
a. Do notwash itemsthat have been 5. Do not reach into the appliance if the
previouslycleaned in, washed in, soaked agitator ismoving.
in, or spottedwith gasoline,dry-cleaning 6. Do not installor storethisappliance where it
solvents,otherflammableor explosive will be exposedto theweather.
substancesas theygive off vapors that 7. Do not tamperwith controls.
could ignite or explode. 8. Do not repair or replaceany part of the
Any materialon which you have useda appliance or attemptany servicing unless
cleaning solvent,or which is saturated specifically recommendedin publisheduser-
with flammable liquids or solids, should repair instructionsthatyou understandand
not be placed in thewasher, untilall havethe skillsto carry out.
tracesof theseflammableliquids or solids
and their fumeshave beenremoved. 9. Theagitator shouldnot be removed.If the
agitator is removed,it mustbe replaced by
Thereare many highly flammableitems pushing down completelyand the locking
usedin homes,suchas:acetone, screwtightened beforethe washer is
denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, operated.
someliquid householdcleaners,some
spotremovers,turpentine,waxes and wax 10. Thisappliance mustbe properly grounded.
Never plug the appliance cord into a
removers, receptaclewhich is not grounded adequately
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning and in accordancewith local and national
solvents,or other flammableor explosive codes. Seeinstallation instructionsfor
substancesto thewash water.These grounding thisappliance.
substancesgive off vaporsthat could
ignite or explode.
c. Undercertain conditions, hydrogen gas Save These Instructions
may be produced in a hotwater system Applianceswith the(_) symbolon thedata plate
that hasnot been usedfor 2 weeksor
more. HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.If have been listedwith Underwriters' Laboratories,
the hotwater systemhas not beenused Inc.Thosewith a CSA Monogram on the data
for sucha period, beforeusing a washing plate have beencertified by the CSA Testing
machine or combinationwasher-dryer, Laboratoriesas complying with Canadian
turnon all hotwater faucetsand let the StandardsAssociation requirements.
water flow from each for severalminutes. Nevertheless,as with any equipmentusing
Thiswill releaseanyaccumulated electricity and having moving parts, thereare
hydrogen gas.As the gasis flammable, potential hazards. Tousethisappliance safely,
do not smokeor usean open flame the operator should becomefamiliar with the
during thistime. instructionsfor operation of theAppliance and
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the always exercisecare when using it.
appliance. Closesupervisionof children is
necessarywhen the appliance is usednear
children.
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USING THE WASHER
Detergent
Useeither liquid or granular laundry detergent.
Add measuredamountof detergentto washtub
before loading.
Readthemanufacturer'sins_uctionsand usethe
correctamount.Most instructionsare for washing
on "average" load. If the sizeof the load isextra
large, thedegree o_soil isheavier thanaverage
and thewater is harder than 6 grains pergallon,
moredetergentshouldbe used.
Wipe up any spillsof liquid laundry detergenton
thewasher.
NOTE: If usingwash water savedfroma
previousload, useonly half of the
normal amountof detergent.
Loading the Washer
Placedry, unfoldedclotheslooselyin the tub, up
to thetop row of holesfor a maximumload. Do
not pack or wrap itemsaround the agitator. See
MAYTAGLAUNDERINGGUIDEfor suggestions
on sorting. Besureto emptyall pockets,mend
any holesor tearsand pretreatspots,stainsand
heavily soiledareas.
Whenreusingwater,do natloadclothesuntilthe
washwater hasbeenreturnedto thewashertub.
Suggestedloadsand launderingsequenceare:
a. Lightlysoiledwhites,suchassheetsand
pillowcases.
b. Lightlysoiledcolors, suchascotton blouses,
shirtsand sheets.
c. Dark or bright colored items.
d. Heavily soileditemssuchas jeans, work
clothesor rugs.
NOTE: It is recommendedthat permanentpress
itemsbewashedin freshwater.
Thefirstload shouldbe one that can be safely
washed in hot water. When the water is reused,
thetemperaturewill be suitablefor warm water
washing.
Thenumberof timesthe washwater issavedand
reuseddependsupon how dirty the loads are
and thescarcityof water.
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Fabric Softener
When usingrinse-addedfabric softener,add the
recommendedamountto thecup located in top of
the agitator.Thecup may be lifted out for filling.
Add warm water to bring liquid level to the
indicated FILLLiNEin the cup. Dilutedfabric
softenerwill automatically be added to the rinse.
(Alwaysdilutefabricsoftenerwithwater.)
Do notinterruptthespinfollowingthewashcycle
becausethesoftenerwill go intothewashtubat
thewrongtime.
Thearea inand aroundthedispensercup should
be flushedandcleanedwith hotwater and a soft
brushperiodically.
Bleach
When usingliquidchlorinebleach,carefully
measuretheamountof bleachrecommendedon
the bottlelabel. General recommendationsare
1/8 cup for each 2 gallonsof wash water.
Amountof washwater in: EX.SMALL- 10
gallons (8 Imperial gallons; 38 liters);MEDIUM-
14 gallons (12 Imperialgallons; 53 liters);
LARGE- 17 gallons (14 Imperialgallons; 64
liters);EXTRALARGE- 19 gallons (16 Imperial
gallons; 72 liters).
Selectwater level,water temperature,desired
cycle and startwasher. Dilutechlorinebleachas
recommendedbythe bleachmanufacturer
(generally4 partswater to 1 partbleach).A few
momentsafter thewashingactionstarts,liftthelid
and pourthedilutedbleach solutionaroundthe
agitator.Thenclosethelid immediatelyand re-
startthewasher.
Becarefulwheneveryou useliquidchlorine
bleach.It isa powerfulchemicalandcancause
fabricdamage,suchas tearsorcolorloss,if nat
usedpropedy.Donotpourdirectlyonfabrics.
Alwaysdilutewith water.Wipeup spillswith a
papertowel.
Oxygenor all-fabricbleachmay beaddedwith
thedetergent.Followthe instructionsonthe
package. If usedimproperly,fabric damage may
occur, suchas co|or loss.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SelectWater-Saver Option 5.ADDWASHLOAD.
Turningtheselectorknobto SAVEallowswater 6. Resetthecontrolknobto a RegularFabrics
from REGULARFABRICand DELICATEloadsto be cycle or "start" on the Delicatescycle. Ifextra
water is needed for thewater level selected,
pumped into a storagetub and saved forthe next
thewasher will add it automatically. Ifthe
load. temperatureselectionison "HOT", thewater
NOTE: WatercannotbesavedwhenPERMANENT added will helpmaintain thetemperatureof
PRESScyclesareused.Itisbestnottoreuse thesavedwater.
washwaterforwashingpermanentpress
items.Theseitemsmaypickupsoiland lint
suspendedfrompreviouswashings,which Select Water Level
maybedifficulttoremove. Turnthe selectorknobto thesettingthatmatches
When theselectorknobisturnedto DRAIN,the thesizeof theload.
washwater isnotsavedforreuse.Thewater Thepre-setselectorknobcan be settofour
drainsnormally, distinctsettings- EX.SMALL,MEDIUM, LARGEor
EX.LARGE.
Return Saved Wash Water
If morewater isneeded oncethe fill iscomplete,
Toreusethewater for the nextload follow these movethe knobto Reset,then to the desired
steps: setting.
(Donotadd the loaduntilthewater fromthe For bestwashing results,clothesmustcirculate
storagetub hasbeenreturnedtothe washertub.) freely.If toolittlewater isused,poorcleaning,
1. Pushinthecyclecontrolknoband turn lintingand excessivewear may result.Usethe
clockwisetotheWATERRETURN"start" followingasa guide toselecttheproperwater
position, level:
2. Pulloutthecontrolknobto startpumpingthe Ex.Small- 1/4 fullof clothes.
waterfromthestoragetubback intothe
washer.Thewasherwill startagitatingwhen Medium- 1/3 to 1/2 fullof clothes.
thecontrolknobispulledoutandwill Large- 1/2 to 3/4 fullof clothes.
continuetoagitate untilit ispushedin.
Ex.Large- 3/4 to fullofclothes.
3. After thewaterhasbeenreturnedto the
washertub, pushin thecontrolknob. (A small NOTE: When launderingpermanentpressitems
amountofwaterand sedimentwill remainin oritemsofdelicateconslruction,
thestoragetub.) washablewoolensorlooselyknititems,
neveruselessthantheMEDIUMsetting.
4. Add approximately 1/2 the normalamountof Thiswill minimizeshrinkage,wrinkling
detergentand, if desired,thenormalamount and pullingof seams.
of bleach.
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Select Wash/Rinse Water minutesfor o NORMALcycle; and to 5 minutes
Temperature for a LIGHTcycle. Dueto theextra cool down
rinsewhichminimizeswrinkling,thiscyclecan
Turntheselectorknobtothe watertemperature alsobe usedfor non-permanentpressitemswhen
desired, additionalrinsingisneeded.
HOTCOLD - Washwaterwill be the ForDEUCATES,washablewoolens,knitsor
temperatureof thewatercomingfromthehot "hand-washable"items,turnthecontrolknobto
waterfaucet. Rinsewater willbe cold. Usethis start.Thewasherwill fill, thenalternatebetween
settingfor heavilysoiledwhi_s and colorfast periodsof agitationand soak. Theentirewash
items, portionof thecycle lastsabout9 minutes,
WARM/COLD - Wash water will be a mixtureof consistingof approximately5 minutesof soak
water coming from the hot and cold water and 4 minutesof agitation.
faucets.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethisfor
itemswith moderatesoil leveland colored items. Start the Washer
COLD/COLD - Wash and rinsewaterwill bethe
temperatureofthewatercomingfromthe cold Pullout thecycle control knobtostartthewasher.
waterfaucet.Usethissettingto minimizefading Itwill fill to theselectedwater levelwiththe
of brightlycolored itemsand shrinkageof selectedwashwatertemperature.After filling, it
washablewoolens.NOTE: Water below65°F is willagitatefor theselectednumberof minutes.
toocold to dissolveand activategranular laundry Thewasherwill pausebrieflythroughouteach
detergents, cycle.Thesepausesare normal.
Thiswasher is designedsothatitwill notagitate
SelectCycleand Time or spin whenthe lid isopen. Itwill, however, fill
withthelidopen sowater isavailable for
Pushin thecycle control knoband turnclockwise pretreatingstainsor diluting fabric softener.
to the proper cycleand wash time. However,when returning savedwater thelid
TheHEAVYcycleis designedto washvery soiled mustbe closed.
leads,the NORMAl.cycleisfor averagesoiled Shouldthe lid be opened during a cycle, the
leadsand the UGHTcycleshouldbe selectedfor washer will stop; when thelid isclosed and the
slightlysoiledloads, controlknob ispulledout, thewasher will resume
ForREGULARFABRICloads,turnthecontrolknob itscycleat the pointitwas interrupted.
to 12 minutesfor a HEAVYcycle;to 8 minutesfor NOTE: If an unbalanced loadoccursduring the
a NORMALcycle; and to 5 minutesfor a LIGHT
spin, the washerwill automatically stop.
cycle, ff thishappens, pushin thecontroJknob,
ForPERMANENTPRESSloads, turnthe control open thelid, redistributethe load, close
knob to 10 minutesfor a HEAVYcycle;to 7 the }id and pull outthe control knob.
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CARE OF THEWASHER STORING THE WASHER
• Turnoff thewater faucetsafter finishing the Washerscan be damaged if water is not
day's washing. Thiswill shutoff thewater removedfrom hosesand internalcomponents
supplyto the washerand preventthe unlikely beforestorage. Preparethewasher for storageas
possibilityof damage fromescaping water, follows:
• Cleanthe control panelwith a softdamp cloth • Selectthe NORMALcycle on RegularFabrics
and glasscleaner. Do not useany abrasive and add one cup of bleach or white vinegar to .'
powders or cleaning pads. a full load of warm or hotwater without
• Clean the cabinetwith soap and water clothes.Runthewasher through a complete
followed with an appliance wax, if desired, cycle.
• If thewater storage tub was used,rinse it out to • Turnthewater faucetsoff and disconnectthe
removesediment, intethoses.
• TheMANUAL LINTFILTERis located in the • Advance thecycle control knobto the final spin
centerof the agitator.After each use,takethe of RegularFabricsand lower drain hoseto
lint filterout of theagitator as shown and clean drain any water that may be in the drain hose.
•the lint off the screen.Becauseof the • Disconnectthewasher from the electrical supply
effectivenessof the draining system,normally and leave thewasher lid open to let air
therewill be little lint or noneat atl on thefilter, circulate inside thetub.
More lint will be collectedwhen washing very
linty loads, suchas terrycloth towels,throw rugs
and blankets.
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CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
REGULARFABRICS* PERMANENT PRESS' DEUCATES
Fill Fill Fill
WASH WASH WASH
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& PARTIALDRAIN SOAK
SPRAYRINSE Fillwith cold water WASH
SPIN& DRAIN AGITATE SOAK
Fill SPIN& DRAIN WASH
DEEPRINSE& AGITATE Fill with cold water SPIN& DRAIN
SPIN& DRAIN DEEPRINSE& AGITATE SPRAYRINSE
SPRAYRINSE** SPiN& DRAIN SPiN& DRAIN
FINALSPIN SPRAYRINSE"* Fill
FINALSPIN OEEPRINSE& AGITATE
SPiN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE**
FINALSPiN
*The cyclesequenceisthe samefor HEAVY,NORMAL and LIGHT;however,the total cycle time will vary.
**Under certain conditions thisspray rinsemay notoccur.
NOTE: Thewasherwill pausebrieflyIhroughouteachcycle.Thesepausesare normal.
TOTAL WATER USAGE
RegularCycle PermanentPressCycle
EXTRASMALL........................................... Approx. 24 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 30 gallons
120Imperial gallons; 91 liters) 125Imperial Gallons; 114 liters)
MEDIUM.................................................. Approx. 32 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 42 gallons
(27 imperialgallons; 121 liters) 135Imperial gallons; 159 liters)
LARGE..................................................... Approx. 36 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 48 gallons
(30 imperial gallons; 136 liters) 140Imperial gallons; 182 liters)
EXTRALARGE........................................... Approx. 40 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 54 gallons
(33 imperial gallons; 151 liters) 145Imperial gallons; 204 liters)
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if your •Straighteninlethoses
washer... • Disconnecthosesand checkhosefilter screens.
Clean screens,if plugged.
Won't fill
,, Plugcord into liveelectricaloutlet. Won't agitate
• Checkfuse or resetcircuit breaker.
• Checkfuseor resetcircuit breaker.
• Turnthe control knobto proper cycleand pull • Turnthe control knob to proper cycle and pull
knobout to startthewasher. If equipped with knob out to start thewasher. If equipped with
buttons,be surethey are fully depressed, buttons,be surethey are fully depressed.
• Turnboth faucetson fully.... more
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• Close lid and pull knobout to startthewasher. • Advance thecontrol knobto the desiredcycle
Faryoursafety,washerwill notagitateor spin afterreturningwater from thestorage tub.
unlessthelid isclosed.
• Thewasherisequippedwitha lidswitchfailure Leaks water
detector.Inthe eventthatthelid switchshould • Make surehoseconnectionsare tight.
malfunction,thedetectorwill stopoperations
foryour safety.Call forservice. • Make sureend of drainhoseiscorrectly
insertedinand securedto drain facility.
Won't spin or drain • Check hosetostoragetank.
• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker.
• Straightenhoses.Eliminatekinkedhoses.If Is noisy
there isa drain restriction,call forservice. • Make surewasherisleveland firmto thefloor.
• Closelidand pullknoboutto startwasher.For • A noiseisheardwhenwater beginstodrain
yoursafety,washerwill notagitateor spin intothestoragetuband whenwater isreturned
unlessthelid isclosed.
tothewashertub.Thisisnormal.
• Off-balancedload. Redistributetheload evenly,
closelid and pullknobout.Checkfor leveling. Fills with the wrong temperature
Besurewater levelisacceptablefor toad size.
water
• Sudslock - causedby too muchsuds.Rewash
• Turnboth faucetson fully.
without detergent. Usecorrect amountof a low-
sudsingdetergent. • If equipped with a temperatureselectorknob,
• Thewasher isequipped with a lid switchfailure be sureit is setdirectly on a temperaturesetting
detector.Intheeventthat thelid switch should and notbetweensettings.
malfunction,thedetectorwill stopoperations " Make suretemperatureselectioniscorrect.
for yoursafety.Call for service.
• Make surehosesare connectedto correct
Stops faucetsand inletconnections.Besurewater
• Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet, supplyisregulatedcorrectly.Flushwater line
beforefillingwasher.
• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker.
• Checkthewater heater.It shouldbe setto
• Turnthecontrolknob to propercycleand pull delivera minimum120°F (49°C) hotwaterat
knob out tostartthewasher.If equippedwith thetap. Alsocheckwater heatercapacity and
buttons,be suretheyare fullydepressed, recoveryrate.
• Close]idand pull knoboutto startthewasher.
• Hosefilterscreensplugged.Disconnecthoses
Foryoursafety,washerwill notagitateorspin
unlessthe lidisclosed, and cleanscreens.
• Off-balancedload. Redistributetheloadevenly, • Water usedfrompreviouswashingswill be
close lidand pullknob out. Checkfor leveling, cooler.Selecting"hot" temperaturefor the
Besurewater levelisacceptableforload size. addedwater will help maintaindesired
• Thismay be a pauseor soakperiod inthe temperature.
cycle. Wait brieflyand itmaystart. NOTE: Forfurtherassistancecontactyour
• Thewasherisequippedwitha lid switchfailure Maytagdealeror callMaytag Customer
detector.In theeventthatthe lid switchshould Service:
malfunction,thedetectorwill stopoperations U.S. 1-800-688-9900
for your safety.Call forservice.
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty
Forone (1) year fromthe dateof original retail purchase,any partwhich failsin normalhome usewill be repairedor
replaced freeof charge.
Limited Parts Warranty
After the firstyear fromthe dateof original retailpurchase,throughthetime periodslistedbelow, the designatedpartswhich
fail in normalhome usewill be repaired or replacedfree of charge for thepart itself,with the owner paying all othercosts,
including labor.
Second Year--All parts.
Third through Fifth Year--The drive motor.AII parts of thesolid statecontrolslit soequipped).
Third through Tenth Year--All partsof the transmissionassembly.
Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust
Shouldon exteriorcabinet, including the top, lid, and boseframe, rustduring the five year period startingfrom the doteof
original retail purchase,repair or replacementwill be made free of charge during thefirst year. After the firstand throughthe
fifthyear, repair or replacementwill be madefree of charge for the part itself,with theowner paying all other costs,
including labor.
Thisfull warranty and the limited warranties apply when the appliance islocated in the UnitedStatesor Canada. Appliances
located elsewhereare covered by the limitedwarrantiesonly, which includeparts which fail during thefirstyear.
To Receive Warranty Service
First:. Tolocate an authorized servicecompanyin your area, contact theMaytog dealer Fromwhomyour appliance was
purchasedor call Maytag CustomerService:
US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA !-800-688-2002
orcheck in your telephonedirectoryyellow pages.
Second: Shouldyou nat receivesotls_ctory warranty servicefrom thedealer or authorized servicefirm, or need'Further
assistance,call or write:
Maytag CustomerService
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland,TN 37311
US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800_88-2002
When contactingCustomerServicebe sureto providethemodel and serialnumberof yourappliance,the nameand
addressof thedealer Fromwhom you purchasedthe applianceand the date of purchase.
• ThisWarranty givesyou speclficlegal rights, and you may also haveother rightswhich vary from stateto state.
Shouldyoustillhavea problemwriteto:Maor ApplianceConsumerActionPane],20 NorthWackerDrive,Chicago,illinois60606. MACAP
_* isanindustrysponsoredbutindependentgroupofconsumerexpertswhoreceiveandactoncomp(ointsfromapplianceowners.
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(b) Modelnumberandserialnumber(foundoncontrolpanelcover)ofyourappliance;
Nameandaddressofyourdealeranddatetheappliancewasbought;
i_ description problemyouarehaving
A
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