Maytag MAV6250 User manual

Category
Washing machines
Type
User manual
OVERSIZED CAPACITY PLUS WASHER MAV-14
MAV6250 MAV6300 MAV7200 MAV7257 MAV7258
Have completemodel and serial number
identification ofyourwasher.Thisislocated
ona dataplateonthebackleftedgeof the
controlpanel.Recordthesenumbersbelow
foreasyaccess.
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SerialNumber
Dateof Purchase
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IMPORTANT:Forserviceandwarrantyinformation,seepage7.
B/02/01 Part No. 6 2610350 - _ _;"' http://www.m aytag.com MCS No. 22003350 Litho U.S.A.
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. As with anyequipment using electricity
and having moving parts, there are
potential hazards. To use this appli-
ance safely, the operator should
become familiar with the instructions
for operation of the appliance and
alwaysexercisecare when using it.
3. Do not install or store this appliance
where itwill be exposedto theweather.
4. Installand level washer on a floor that
can support theweight.
5. This appliance must be properly
grounded. Never plug the appliance
cord into a receptacle which is not
grounded adequately and in accor-
dance with local and national codes.
See installationinstructionsfor ground-
ingthis appliance.
6. Toavoid the possibilityof fire or explo-
sion:
a. Do not wash items that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents,otherflamma-
ble or explosive substancesas they
give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.Handwash and line dryany
itemscontaining these substances.
Any material on which you have
used a cleaningsolvent, or which is
saturated with flammable liquids or
solids, should not be placed in the
washer until all traces of these liq-
uids or solids and their fumes have
been removed.
These items include acetone,dena-
tured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some liquid household cleaners,
some spot removers, turpentine,
waxes and wax removers.
b,
C,
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors that could igniteor explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hotwater
system that has not been usedfor 2
weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
ISEXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hotwater sys-
tem has not been used for such a
period, before using a washing
machine or combination washer-
dryer, turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogengas. As
the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame during this
time.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the
tub or agitator is moving.
8. Donotallowchildrento playonorinthe
appliance. Close supervision of chil-
dren is necessary when the appliance
is usednear children.
9. Donot tamperwithcontrols.
10. Do notrepair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
11. Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service yourwasher.
12. The agitator should not be removed. If
the agitator is removed, it must be
replaced by pushing down completely
and the locking screw tightened before
the washer isoperated.
13.
Store laundry aidsand other material in
a cool, dry placewhere children cannot
reach them.
14. Do notwash or dry itemsthat are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after laun-
dering.Dueto the remainingoil, thefab-
ric may smokeor catchfire by itself.
15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo-
nia or acids (such as vinegar or rust
remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumescan form.
16.
17.
18.
Do not machinewash fiberglass materi-
als. Small particles can stick to fabrics
washed in following loads and cause
skin irritation.
Before the appliance is removed from
serviceor discarded,removethedoor to
thewashing compartment.
Inlet hoses are subject to damage and
deteriorationovertime.Checkthehoses
periodicallyfor bulges, kinks,cuts, wear
or leaks and replace them every five
years.
1
SAVETHESE NSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCE
Controlfeaturesvaryby model.
SELECTCYCLE
Press the control dial in and turn clockwise tothe desired cycle.
Pull the dial out to start the washer.
NOTE:All wash times are approximate.
COLORSisdesignedto cleancol-
ored items as well as dress shirts,
dress pants, business casual and
poly/cottonto reducewrinkling.
HEAVY:21 minutesof wash time.
NORMAL: 15 minutesof wash time.
LIGHT: 9 minutesof wash time.
SPIN
RINSE
COLORS
OFF
SUPER
EXTRA OFF
LIGHT
NORMAL
SUPER
PRESOAK/SOAK
OFF
E
RINSE
OFFsPIN RINSE
PRESOAK(select models) provides a total of 33 minutes
wash time. The first 12 minutes are periods of agitation and
soak followed by 21 minutes of agitation. PRESOAKautomati-
cally advancesthrough the wash cycle. PRESOAKcustomized
cycle button mustbe selected.
SOAK ONLY: Provides three minutesof agitation and then
a soak, then three minutes of agitation before an extended
soak.Soakfor 30 minutesor less.
WHITESis designedto clean underwear,T-shirtsand
other cotton sturdy itemslike towels,sheets, jeans etc.
HEAVY:24-27 minutesof wash time.
NORMAL: 15 minutes ofwash time.
LIGHT: 9 minutesof wash time.
WHITES
NORMAL
LIGHT
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
EXTRA
RINSE
Agitation speeds may
change during the cycle.
You may hear this change
....in speed.This is normal.
DELICATES
HANDWASH
DELICATESis designed to clean items requiringa gentle
wash action.This would includeblousesand dress shirts.There
will be 18 minutesof wash and soak cleaningaction.
HANDWASH:Handwashis designedto clean nylons or
lingerie.There will be 6 minutesof intermittentwash and soak
cleaningaction.
SELECTWATERLEVEL
Move the slide lever up or down to the
desiredsetting. Ifmorewater isneeded once
thefill iscomplete,movethe leverupto reset
and then to the proper setting.
WATER LEVEL
RESEY
SUPER
LARGE
MEDWM
M_N!
SUPER- 3/4- Full
LARGE- 1/2- 3/4 Full
MEDIUM- 1/3- 1/2 Full
MINI- 1/4 Full
2
SELECTWATER
TEMPERATURE
Press the appropriate button to select the
wash and rinse temperatures. Follow the
garment care label for best results. Use the
chart at the rightas a guide.
REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures
below650 F,detergentsdo not dissolvewell
or clean well. Care labels define cold water
as up to 850 E
WASH/RINSE
HOT
COLD
WARM
WARM
WARM
COLD
COLD
COLD
HOT/COLD - White and heavily soiled,
color-fast items
WARM/WARM- Delicateor colorfast items
WARM/COLD - Moderately soiled,
colored items;most wrinkle free items
COLD/COLD - Brightly colored, lightly
soiled items;washable woolens
SELECTA
CUSTOMIZEDCYCLE
Press the appropriate button(s) to select
one or moreoptions.
SUPER
WASH
E×TRA
RINSE
4t,nTO
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CANCEL
SUPERWASH - Can be used with any
wash cycle to clean very heavily soiled
items. Provides fast agitation and normal
spin throughoutall cycles.
EXTRA RINSE - Provides an additional
rinse at the end of the cycle to more com-
pletely remove laundryadditives, suds,pep
fume, etc.
AUTOTEMPERATURECONTROL (select
models) - assures a cold water wash of
75°F and warm water wash of 95°E This
option assures detergent will dissolve and
provideoptimumcleaning results.
CANCEL- Pressthis buttonto canceland
reset any of the options.
AUTO
0 TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
If Auto Temperature Control (select
models) is selectedwith a warm/warm,
warm/cold, or cold/cold water tempera-
ture setting, the light will illuminate dur-
ing the first fill.
PRESOAK
SOAK
ONLY
MAX
EXTRACT
NORMAL
SPIN
PRESOAK:Provides 12 minutes of agi-
tation and soak before going into the wash
cycle.
SOAK ON LY: Providesthree minutesof
agitation and then a soak, then three min-
utes of agitation before an extended soak.
Soakfor 30 minutesor less.
MAX EXTRACT:Provides three extra
minutes of spin to remove more moisture
from loads, such as towels. Can only be
usedwith theWHITES cycle.
NORMAL SPIN: Provides adequate
water removalfor most loads.
STARTWASHER
Add detergent and any additives
Add load and close lid
Pull the control dial out to start
}
Pourliquidchlorinebleachintobleachdis-
penser.
Pourliquidfabricsoftenerintocupanddilute
withwarmwater.
CHLORINEBLEACHDISPENSERFABRICSOFTENERDISPENSER
The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid
chlorine bleach beforeit reachesyour wash
load.Touse,follow these steps:
1. Measure liquid chlorine bleach carefully,
followingthe instructionson the bottle.
2. Add the bleach to the dispenser before
adding the load.Avoid splashingor over-
fillingthe dispenser.Wipe up spills.
Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine
bleachdirectlyonto theload or intothe
wash tub. It isa powerfulchemicaland
can cause fabric damage, such as
tearing or color loss, if not used prop-
erly.
If you prefer to use color-safe, non-
chlorine bleach, pour it into the wash
tub with your detergent. Do not pour
non-chlorine bleaches into the bleach
dispenser.
This dispenserautomatically releasesliquid
fabric softenerat the proper time during the
cycle.Touse, follow these steps:
1. Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis-
penser using the amount recommended
on the package.
2. Add warm water to the dispenser until it
reaches the MAX line.Wipe up spills.
Donot stop the washer during thefirst
spin. This will cause the dispenser to
empty too soon.
Never pour fabric softener directly on
the load. It will leavespots and stains.
Use the dispenser for liquid fabric sof-
teners only. Clean the area in and
around the dispenser frequently with
hot water,detergent and a soft brush.
Add detergentbeforetheload.
Use either liquid or granular laundry
detergent. For best results, be sure
detergent is added to the washer
BEFORE the load and be sure wash
water is above 6G°F.
Use the correct amount of detergent for
the load size,soil level and water condi-
tions. Use more detergent if you have
hard water and very soiled loads.
If you havesoft water or a lightly soiled
load, use less detergent.(See manufac-
turer's instructions.)
Wipe up any detergent spills on the
washer.
4
LOADING
Put dry, unfoldedclothesloosely in the
tub, up to the top row of holesfor a
maximum load.
Do not wrap large items like sheets
around the agitator.
Mix large and small items for best circu-
lation. Wash bulky items like blankets
separately.
When laundering wrinkle free items or
items of delicate construction, washable
woolens or loosely knit items, never use
less than the MEDIUM water level set-
ting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrin-
klingand pulling of seams.
For best results, add the detergent to
washtubbeforeadding the load.
Close lid carefully to avoidslamming.
LOADSEFISORTM AGITATOR
The LoadSensorTM agitator is specially
designed to be sensitive to every load.The
spiralfins will movecontinuouslywith large,
heavy loads. With smaller, more delicate
loads, thespiral fins will moveintermittently,
or with very lightloads,not atall. Itis normal
to notice a difference in the agitator sound
from load to load.
Turn offthe water faucets after finishing
the day's washing. This will shut off the
water supply to the washer and prevent the
unlikelypossibilityof damagefrom escaping
water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent,
bleachor otherspills as they occur.
Cleanthe following as recommended:
Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp
cloth and glass cleaner. Do not use
abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Cabinet - clean with soap and water.
Interior - hard water deposits may be
removed using a recommended hard
water remover/cleaner labeled washer
safe. Follow the cleaner manufacturer's
directions for use, and make sure the
washer is run through a complete cycle
to rinseout any remainingcleaning sub-
stance.
S
Washers can be damaged if water is not
removed from hoses and internal compo-
nents before storage. Prepare the washer
for storage as follows:
Select NORMAL on the WHITES cycle
and add one cup of bleach OR white
vinegar to a full load of water without
clothes. (Do not mix bleach and vinegar
in the samewash. Hazardousfumes can
form.) Run the washer through a corn-
ptete cycle.
Turnthewater faucetsoff and disconnect
the inlet hoses.
Disconnect the washer from the electri-
cal supplyand leavethewasher lid open
to let air circulate insidethe tub.
If the washer has been stored in below-
freezing temperatures,allowtime for the
washer to thaw out prior to use.
After storage, select NORMAL on the
WHITES cycle and run the washer
througha completecycle.
For problemlaundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue,tangling) and special laundry care procedures,see the enclosed
LaundryTips booklet.
CHECKTHESEPOINTS
YOURWASHER...
ALWAYS CHECK FIRST
Plugcord intolive electricaloutlet.
Checkfuse or reset circuit breaker.
WON'T FILL
Turnthe control dial to proper cycle and
pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are
fully depressed.
Turnbothfaucets on fully.
Straighten inlethoses.
Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
Hose filter screens may be plugged at
thefaucet.
WON'T AGITATE
Make surethe lid is completely closed.
Turnthe control dial to proper cycle and
pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are
fully depressed.
Close lid and pull dial out to start the
washer. Foryour safety,washer will not
agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
Thewasher isequipped with a lid switch
failure detector. If the lid switch should
malfunction,thedetectorwill stop opera-
tions for yoursafety. Call forservice.
Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the
washer will start again.
WON'T SPIN OR DRAIN
Straighten drain hoses.Eliminate kinked
hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call
for service.
Close lid and pull dial out to start the
washer. Foryour safety,washer will not
agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
Thewasher isequipped with a lid switch
failure detector. If the lid switch should
malfunction,thedetectorwill stop opera-
tions for yoursafety. Call forservice.
If drain height is over five feet, a
high-volume pump kit may be neces-
sary. See installation instructions or
call 1-800-688-9900.
LOAD ISWETTER THAN NORMAL AT
THE END OF THE CYCLE
The washer is designed to reduce
spin speed if an unbalanced load is
detected.This is normal.
Redistribute the load in the tub and
set the washer on SPIN.
STOPS
Turnthe control dial to proper cycleand
pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are
fully depressed.
Close lid and pull dial out to start the
washer. Foryour safety,washerwill not
agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
This may be a pause or soak period
in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may
start.
Thewasher isequipped with a lid switch
failure detector. If the lid switch should
malfunction, the detector will stop fill
operationsfor yoursafety. Callfor serv-
ice.
LEAKS WATER
Make sure water inlet hose connections
are tight at faucet and water valve.
Make sure end of drain hose is correctly
inserted and secured to drain facility.
Avoid extended soaking - soak for
30 minutesor less.
Avoid overloading.
IS NOISY
Be sure washer is leveled properly
as outlined in installationmanual.
Weak floors can cause vibration and
walking.
Be sure rubber feet are installed on
levelinglegs.
A clicking sound may be the
LoadSensorTMagitator as it moves the
load down through the cleaning zone for
maximum cleaning effectivness. This
soundwill vary from load to load.This is
normal.
Operating sounds will vary depending
on agitation speed.
FILLS WITH THE WRONG TEMP-
ERATURE WATER
Turnbothfaucets on fully.
Make sure temperature selection is
correct.
If Auto TemperatureControl is selected,
cold water may feel warmer than cold
water from the tap (see page 3).
Make sure hoses are connected to cor-
rect faucets and inlet connections. Be
sure water supply is regulated correctly.
Flush water line beforefillingwasher.
Checkthe water heater. It should be set
to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C) hot
water atthe tap. Alsocheckwater heater
capacity and recovery rate.
Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
Hose filter screens may be plugged.
CYCLE SELECTORDIAL ADVANCES
THROUGH"OFF"
ExtraRinseisselected.
Forfurther assistance contact Maytag
Appliances Sales Company,Maytag
Customer Assistance:
U.S.1-800-688-9900or
Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S.customers usingTTY for deaf, hearing
_mpairedor speech impaired,
call 1-800-688-2080.
6
TORECEIVEWARRANTYSERVICE
Tolocate an authorizedservicecompanyin yourarea contactthe Maytagdeal-
er from whom yourappliancewas purchased;or call MaytagAppliances Sales
Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at the number listed below. Should
you not receivesatisfactorywarranty service, pleasecall or write:
MaytagAppliances Sales Company
Attn:CAIR®Center
P.O.Box2370
Cleveland,TN 37320-2370
U.S.1-800-688-9900 Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S.customersusingTTY for deaf, hearingimpaired or
speech impaired,call 1-800-688-2080.
When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer
Assistanceabout a service problem, please includethe following:
a. Your name, addressand telephonenumber;
b. Model number and serial number (found on the back left of the
control panel) of yourappliance;
c. Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was
purchased;
d. A clear descriptionof the problemyou are having.
e. Proofof purchase.
WHATISNOTCOVEREDBYTHESEWARRANTIES:
1. Conditionsand damages resultingfrom any ofthe following:
a. Improper installation,delivery,or maintenance.
b. Any repair,modification,alteration or adjustment not authorized by the
manufactureror an authorized servicer.
c. Misuse,abuse, accidents,or unreasonableuse.
d. Incorrectelectric current,voltage or supply.
e. Impropersetting ofany control.
2. Warrantiesare void if the original serial numbers havebeen removed,
altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. Productspurchasedfor commercial or industrialuse.
4. The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installationerrors.
b. Instructthe user on proper use of the product.
c. Transportthe applianceto the servicer.
5. Consequentialor incidental damagessustained by any personas a result
of any breach of these warranties.
Somestates do not allow theexclusion or limitation of consequentialor inci-
dentaldamages, so the aboveexclusionmay not apply.
User'sGuides,service manualsand parts catalogsare availablefrom
MaytagAppliances Sales Company,MaytagCustomerAssistance.
MAYTAG 403 W. 4" Street N. EO. Box 39 Newton, Iowa 50208
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Maytag MAV6250 User manual

Category
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User manual

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