Maytag LAW9304 User manual

Brand: Maytag

Model: LAW9304

Type: User manual

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.

HOTCOLD - 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.

NOTE: Whenwritingaboutanunso_vedserviceproblem,pleaseincludethefollowfnginformation:

[a) Yournameaddress,andtelephonenumber;

(b) Modelnumberandserialnumber(foundoncontrolpanelcover)ofyourappliance;

Nameandaddressofyourdealeranddatetheappliancewasbought;

i_ description problemyouarehaving

clear

of the

Waterhardness,detergentbrandandamount,watertemperatureandcyce used.

Consumer Publications

Formoreinformationon launderingandpurchasingothermajorappliances,orderthefollowingbook(etsfromMaytagatthepricesindicated.

Sendyourname,address,book)eltitle,formnumberandpaymentto:ConsumerEducation,Maytag,OneDependabilitySquare,Newton,]A

50208.Allow6-8weeksfordelivery.

StainRemovalGuide- 19YG...............................................................................................50¢

TheFactsof Laundry--_8?Y@..............................................................................................50¢

ChoosingtheRightDetergent-- 184YG.................................................................................50¢

SpecialBaby,SpecialClean-up-- 191YG..............................................................................50¢

BeforeYouCall(AvoidingUnnecessaryServiceCalls)-- 206YG...............................................50¢

EnergySavingTips-- 392YG................................................................................................50¢

Appliance_ll,BuyingGuides......................................................................................................50¢ EACH

Washer-- 2Ti YG;Dryer-- 2t2YG;Dishwasher-- 2 T3YG;

ElectricRange-- 214YG;GasRange-- 215YG;Refrigerator-- 276YG

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Maytag LAW9304 User manual

Maytag LAW9304 User manual

Maytag LAW9304 User manual

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