Maytag LAT5914 User manual

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TABLEOF CONTENTS FOR FUTUREREFERENCE
Future Reference .....InsideFrontCover Congratulationson your choice of a Maytag
Safety Instructions .......................... 1 washer! Yoursatisfactionisvery importantto us.
Theinformation in this USER'SGUIDEwill help
Using the Washer ........................ 2-3
you understandhow your washer operates.
Operating Instructions Additional information is found in the MAYTAG
SelectWater Level..................... 4 LAUNDERINGGUIDEon proper washing and
SelectWater Temperature........... 4 drying techniques.Byfollowing theseinstructions
carefully,you will be able to achieveexcellent
SelectWashCycle .................... 5 resultswith your washer.
SelectSoakCycle.................. 5-6 Shouldyou haveany questionsabout usingyour
StarttheWasher....................... 6 Maytag washer, contact us. Pleasehavethe
Indicator Lights.......................... 6 modeland serial numbersavailable.
Care of the Washer ........................ 6 MAYTAG
Storing the Washer ......................... 6 CONSUMEREDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE
Cycle Descriptions ........................... 7 NEWTON, IOWA 50208
Water Usage ................................... 7 (515) 791-8911
Before You Call for Service ............ 8 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
Warranty ......................................... 9 NOTE: For serviceand warranty informationsee
Consumer Publications ................... 9 pages 8-9.
Forfuturereferencewe suggestyouretainIbis
manual. Recordthe model numberand serial
numberof thiswasher in thespacesprovided. (If
thewasher changesownership, be surethis
manual accompaniesthewasher.)
Thisinformation can be found on the data plate
located on top of thecontrol panel cover.
Model Serial No.
WARNING - Check with installer to make
sure appliance has been grounded to
avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure
you read the following IMPORTANT
PERSONAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS before
you start to use this washer.
USING THEWASHER
Bleach
When usingliquidchlorinebleach,carefully
measuretheamountof bleachrecommendedon
thebottlelabel.General recommendationsare
1/8 cup for each 2 gallonsof washwater.
Amountof washwater in: EX.SMALL- 10
gallons(8 Imperialgallons;38 liters);SMALL-
12 gallons(10 Imperialgallons;45 liters);
MEDIUM- 14 gallons (12 Imperial gallons; 53
liters);LARGE- 17 gallons (14 Imperialgallons;
64 liters);EXTRALARGE- 19 gallons (16
Imperial gallons; 72 liters).
Add the recommendedamountof liquid chlorine
bleach to the dispenserbefore placing the clothes
in thewasher tub. Properlydiluted bleachwill be
added automaticallyto thewash water.
Becarefulwheneveryouuseliquidchlorine
bleach.It isa powerfulchemicalandcancause
fabricdamage,suchastearsor colorloss,if not
usedproperly.Donotpourdirecllyonfabrics.
Wipe upspillswith a papertowel.
Oxygenor all-fabricbleachmay be addedwith
thedetergent.Followtheinstructionsonthe
package. If usedimproperly,fabric damage may
occur, suchas color loss.Donat putgranular
bleachor detergentin bleachdispenser.
Detergent
Useeitherliquid or granular laundry detergent.
Add measuredamount of detergentto washtub
before loading.
Readthe manufacturer'sinstructionsand usethe
correct amount.Most instructionsare for washing
an "average" load. Ifthe sizeof the load isextra
large, the degree of soil isheavier than average
and thewater is harder than 6 grains per gallon,
moredetergentshould be used.
Wipe up any spillsof liquid laundry detergenton
thewasher.
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Loading the Washer
Placedry, unfoldedclothesloosely inthe tub, up
to thetop row of holesfor a maximumload. Do
not pack or wrap itemsaround the agitator. See
MAY'I'AGLAUNDERINGGUIDEfor suggestions
on sorting. Besureto emptyall pockets,mend
any holesor tearsand pretreatspots,stainsand
heavilysoiled areas.
Fabric Softener
When usingrinse-addedfabric softener,add the
recommendedamounttothecup locatedintop of
theagitator.Thecup may beliftedoutforfilling.
Add warm waterto bring liquidlevelto the
indicatedFILLLINEinthecup. Dilutedfabric
softenerwill automaticallybe addedtotherinse.
(Alwaysdilutefabricsoftenerwithwater.)
Do notinterruptthe spinfollowingthewashcycle
becausethesoftenerwillgo intothewashtubat
thewrongtime.
Thearea inand aroundthedispensercupshould
beflushedand cleanedwithhotwaterand a soft
brushperiodically.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(Features may vary c
Select Water Level Select Wash/Rinse Water
Turntheselectorknobtothe settingthatmatches Temperature
thesize ofthe load. Turnthe selectorknobto thewatertemperature
Thepre-setselectorknob (noton all models)can desired.
be setto five distinct settings- EX.SMALL, HOT/COLD - Wash water will be the
SMALL,MEDIUM,LARGEor EX.LARGE.
temperatureof thewater coming from the hot
Theinfiniteselectorknob (noton all models)can water faucet.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethis
be movedto eachwater level or any point in settingfor heavily soiledwhites and colorfast
between, items.
If morewater isneeded once the fill is complete, WARM/WARM - Wash water will be a mixture
movethe knobto Reset,then to thedesired of water coming from the hotand cold water
setting, faucets.Rinsewater will be the same,except
Forbestwashing results,clothesmustcirculate when the permanentpresscycle is selected;then
freely. Iftoo littlewater is used,poor cleaning, itwill automatically be cold. Usethissettingfor
linting and excessivewear may result.Usethe delicatesand for colored itemswhen a warm
following as a guide to selectthe proper water rinsefollowing thewash ispreferred.
level: WARM/COLD - Wash water will be a mixtureof
Ex.Small- 1/4 full of clothes, water coming fromthe hot and cold water
Small- 1/4 to 1/3 full of clothes, faucets.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethisfor
Medium- 1/3 to 1/2 full of clothes, itemswith moderatesoil level and colored items.
Large- 1/2 to 3/4 full of clothes. COLD/COLD - Wash and rinse water will be the
Ex.Large- 3/4 to full of clothes, temperatureof thewater coming from thecold
water faucet.Usethissettingto minimizefading
NOTE: Whenlaunderingpermanentpressitems of brightly colored itemsand shrinkageof
or itemsof delicatecanslrucfion, washablewoolens.NOTE: Water below65°F is
washablewoolensor looselyknititems,
toocold todissolveand activategranularlaundry
neveruselessthanthe MEDIUMsetting, detergents.
Thiswill minimizeshrinkage,wrinkling
and pullingof seams.
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:cordingto model.)
Select Cycleand Time knobto start.(Recommendedfor lightly soiled
items).
Pushinthecyclecontrolknob and turnclockwise
tothepropercycleand washtime. NOTE: Thewasherisautomaticallyprogrammed
toassureproperagitationand spinning
Washing: foreachloadtype.REGULARFABRIC
cyclesandtheQUICKCYCLEwill provide
TheHEAVYcycleisdesignedto washverysoiled o fastwash/spinspeed.PERMANENT
loads,the NORMALcycleisfor averagesoiled PRESSwill havea fastwash/spinspeed
loadsand the LIGHTcycleshouldbeselectedfor alongwitha cool-downrinse.DEUCATE
slightlysoiledloads, cycleswill havea gentlewashand slow
ForREGULARFABRICloads,turnthe contro(knob final spinspeed.
to 12 minutesfor a HEAVYcycle;to 8 minutesfor
a NORMALcycle; and to 5 minutesfor a LIGHT Presoaking:
cycle. TheAUTOMATICPRESOAKcycle (noton all
TheSUPERWASHcycle (noton all models) models)movesFromthe presoakintothe
providesadditiona(washtimefor regularfabric "HEAVY"regular fabricscycle automatically.
loads.Itwill add approximately6-8 minutesof Sincethepresoakand thewashare done inone
agitationtothe cycle.Toselect,turnthecontrol tubof water,it saveswaterand energy.A hot
knobto SUPERWASH. water presoakisrecommendedfor heavily soiled
ForPERMANENTPRESSloads,turnthecontrol items.A warm or cold water presoakis
knobto 10 minutesfora HEAVYcycle;to7 recommendedfor proteinstains(blood,grass,
minutesfora NORMALcycle;andto 5 minutes etc.).
fora LIGHTcycle. Duetotheextra coaldown TousetheAUTOMATICPRESOAKcycleturnthe
rinsewhich minimizeswrinkling, thiscycle can controlknobto PRESOAK.Thewasher wi(( soak
alsobe usedfar non-permanentpressitemswhen forapproximately10 minutes(thisincludes
additionalrinsingisneeded, periodsof agitation)thenmovedirectlyinto 12
ForDEUCATES,washablewoolensor "hand- minutesofwashwithoutdrainingand refil)ing.
washable" items,turnthe controlknobto 8 When usingthePresoakcycle, useup to50%
minutesfor a NORMALcycle;and to 5 minutes morethan the usualamountof detergentor usea
for a LIGHTcycle, presoak productsuchas Axion or Biz* in
addition to theregularamountof detergent,if
TheQUICKCYCLEreducesthe cycletime by using youchoose to usebleach, it can also be added
a 6 minutewash and a shorterfirstspinand at thistime.
rinse.Totalcyc(etime isapproximate(y 16
minutesplusfill times.Toselect,turnthe control *Brandnamesarethetrademarksoftherespectivemanufacturers.
. . more
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TheSOAKONLYcycle(noton all models)isused CARE OF THE WASHER
to soakheavily soiledor stained itemsfor as long
as desired.Thewasher doesnot advance Turnoff thewater faucetsafter finishing the
automaticallyinto a wash cycle, day's washing. Thiswill shutoff the water
TousetheSOAKcycleturnthe controlknobto supplytothe washer and preventtheunlikely
start.Thewasherwill fill, agitatefor possibilityof damage from escapingwater.
approximately 3 minutesand soakuntil the Clean thecontrol panel with a softdamp cloth
control knob isadvanced into a wash cycle or and glasscleaner. Do not useany abrasive
spin and drain. Generally, soak periods upto 30 powdersor cleaning pads.
minutesare sufficientfor mostloads. If following Clean the cabinet with soap and water
the soakwith a regular wash, useup to 50% followed with an appliance wax, if desired.
morethan the usualamount of detergent. TheSELF-CLEANLINTFILTERis located under
the agitator on the bottomof thewashtub. The
Start the Washer lint filter in thiswasher cleansitself.During the
Pulloutthe cyclecontrol knob to startthe washer, washand rinseportion of thecycle, lint is
Itwill fill to the selectedwater levelwith the collectedon the filter.Thefilter isthenflushed
selectedwash water temperature.After filling, it automatically during the spinand drain.
will agitate for the selectednumberof minutes.
Thewasherwill pausebrieflythroughouteach
cycle.Thesepausesare normal.
STORING THEWASHER
Thiswasherisdesignedsothatitwill notagitate
or spinwhenthelid isopen.Itwill, however,fill
Washerscan be damaged if water isnot
with thelid open sowater isavai(ablefor
removedfromhosesand internalcomponents
pretreatingstainsor dilutingfabric softener.
beforestorage. Preparethewasherfor storageas
Shouldthe lid be opened during a cycle, the follows:
washer will stop;when the lid isclosedand the Selectthe NORMAL cycleon RegularFabrics
control knob ispulled out, thewasher will resume and add one cup of bleach or white vinegar to
itscycle at the point it was interrupted.
a full load of warm or hotwater without
NOTE: Ifan unbalanced load occursduring the clothes.Runthewasher through a complete
spin, the washerwill automatically stop. cycle.
If this happens,pushin the control knob, Turnthewater faucetsoff and disconnectthe
open the lid, redistributethe load, close
inlet hoses.
the lid and pull out thecontrol knob.
Advance thecycle control knob to the final spin
of RegularFabricsand lower the drain hoseto
Indicator Lights drain any waterthatmay be in the drain hose.
(Lights will vary according to model)
Disconnectthewasherfromtheelectricalsupply
TheON lightstayslit throughouttheentirecycle and leavethewasher lid opentoletair
indicatingthewasherisoperating.TheSOAK circulateinsidethetub_
lightison duringa soakcycle- soakonlyor
automaticpresoak.TheSUPERWASHlight is
on untilthe timer advancesinto the Regular
FabricsHEAVYcycle.
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CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
REGULAR FABRICS* PERMANENT PRESS* DELICATES*
Fill Fill Fill
WASH WASH WASH (GentleAgitation)
SPIN& DRAIN SPiN& PARTIALDRAIN SPIN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE Fillwith cold water SPRAYRINSE
SPIN& DRAIN AGITATE SPIN& DRAIN
Fill SPIN& DRAIN Fill
DEEPRINSE& AGITATE Fillwith cold water DEEPRINSE& AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN DEEPRINSE& AGITATE SPIN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE** SPIN& DRAIN SPRAYRINSE**
FINALSPIN SPRAYRINSE** FINALSPIN (Slow)
FINALSPIN
Special Cycles(not on all models)
SUPERWASH QUICK CYCLE PRESOAK
Fill Fill Fill
EXTENDEDWASH WASH AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN SOAK
SPRAYRINSE SPRAYRINSE AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN SOAK
Fill Fill Timeradvances
DEEPRINSE& AGITATE DEEPRINSE& AGITATE to regular fabrics
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN HEAVYcycle
SPRAYRINSE** SPRAYRINSE**
FINALSPIN FINALSPIN
SOAK ONLY
Fill
AGITATE
SOAK (infinite)
*The cycle sequenceis thesamefor HEAVY,NORMALand LIGHT;however,thetotal cycle timewill vary.
**Under certain conditionsthis spray rinsemay notoccur.
NOTE: Thewasherwill pausebrieflythroughouteachcycle.Thesepausesare normal.
TOTAL WATER USAGE
RegularCycle PermanentPressCycle
EXTRASMALL........................................... Approx. 24 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 30 gallons
{20 Imperial gallons; 91 liters) (25 Imperial Gallons; 114 liters)
SMALL..................................................... Approx. 28 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 36 gallons
(23 Imperial gallons; 106 liters) (30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters)
MEDIUM.................................................. Approx. 32 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 42 gallons
(27 Imperial gallons; 121 liters) (35 Imperial gallons; 159 liters)
LARGE..................................................... Approx. 36 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 48 gallons
(30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters) (40 Imperial gallons; 182 liters)
EXTRALARGE........................................... Approx. 40 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 54 gallons
(33 Imperial gallons; 151 liters) (45 Imperialgallons; 204 liters)
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if your Checkfuseorresetcircuitbreaker.
washer... • Turnthe controlknobto proper cycle and pull
knoboutto startthewasher.Ifequippedwith
Won't fill buttons,be suretheyare fullydepressed.
Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet. * Closelid and pullknoboutto startthewasher.
Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker. Foryoursafety,washerwill notagitateor spin
unlessthelidisclosed.
Turnthecontrolknobto propercycleand pull
knob outto startthewasher. If equipped with Off-balanced load. Redisfributethe load evenly,
buttons,be surethey are fully depressed, closelid and pull knobout. Checkfor leveling.
Besurewater level is acceptable for load size.
Turnboth Faucetson fully. Thismay be a pauseor soak period in the
Straighteninlet hoses, cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
Disconnecthosesand check hosefilterscreens. Thewasher is equipped with a lid switchfailure
Clean screens,if plugged, detector.Inthe eventthat the lid switch should
malfunction,thedetectorwill stop operations
Won't agitate for your safety.Call for service.
Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker.
Turnthecontrolknobto propercycleand puff Leaks water
knoboutto startthewasher.If equippedwith Make surehoseconnectionsare tight.
buttons,besuretheyare fullydepressed. * Make sureendof drain hoseiscorrectly
Closelid and pullknoboutto startthewasher, insertedin and securedtodrain facility.
Foryoursafety,washerwill notagitateor spin
unlessthe lid isclosed. Is noisy
Thewasher is equippedwith a lid switchfailure Make surewasher is leveland firm to the floor.
detector.Inthe eventthat the lid switch should
malfunction,the detectorwill stopoperations Fills with the wrong temperature
foryoursafely.Coilforservice, water
Won't spin or drain Turnbothfaucetson fully.
Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker. Ifequippedwitha temperatureselectorknob,
Straightenhoses.Eliminatekinkedhoses.If be sureit issetdirectlyona temperaturesetting
thereisa drain restriction,call for service, and notbetweensettings.
Closelid and pull knobout to startthe washer. Make suretemperatureselectioniscorrect.
Foryoursafety,washerwill notagitateorspin Make surehosesare connectedto correct
unlessthe lid isclosed, faucetsand inletconnections.Besurewater
Off-balancedload. Redistributetheload evenly, supplyisregulatedcorrectly.Flushwater line
closelidand pullknobout.Checkfor leveling, beforefillingwasher.
Besurewaterlevelisacceptablefor loadsize. Checkthewater heater.It shouldbe setto
Sudslock- causedbytoomuchsuds.Rewash delivera minimum12F (49°C) hotwaterat
withoutdetergent.Usecorrectamountof a low- thetap. Also checkwater heatercapacity and
sudsingdetergent, recovery rate.
• Thewasher isequipped with a lid switchfailure * Hosefilter screensplugged. Disconnecthoses
detector.In theeventthat the lid switch should and clean screens.
malfunction,thedetector will stopoperations NOTE: Forfurtherassistancecontactyour
foryoursafety.Call forservice. Maytagdealeror callMaytag Customer
Stops Service:
U.S. 1-800-688-9900
Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet. Canada 1-800-688-2002
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AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty
Forone (1) year fromthedate of original retail purchase,any part which fails in normal homeusewill be repaired or
replaced free of charge.
Umited Parts Warranty
After the firstyear from the date of original retail purchase,throughthe time periods listedbelow, thedesignatedparts which
fail in normal homeusewill be repaired or replaced freeof charge for thepart itself,with the owner paying all other costs,
including labor.
Second Year--All parts.
Third through Fifth Year Thedrive motor.All partsof thesolid statecontrols(if soequipped).
Third through Tenth Year--All parts of thetransmissionassembly.
Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust
Shouldan exteriorcabinet, includingthe top, _id,and baseframe,rustduring the fiveyear period startingfromthe date of
original retail purchase,repair or replacementwill be made freeof charge during the firstyear. After the firstand throughthe
fifth year, repair or replacementwill be madefree of charge for the part itself, with theowner paying all othercosts,
includinglabor.
Thisfullwarranty and the limited warranties apply whenthe appliance is locatedin theUnitedStatesor Canada. Appliances
locatedelsewhereare covered by the limitedwarranties only, which include partswhich fall during thefirstyear.
To Receive Warranty Service
First:. Tolocatean authorized servicecompany in your area, contacttheMaytag dealer from whom your appliance was
purchasedor carlMaytag CustomerService:
US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
or checkinyourtelephoned_rectoryyellowpages.
Second: Shouldyou not receivesatisfactorywarranty servicefromthedealer or authorized servicefirm, or needfurther
assistance,carlor write:
Maytag CustomerService
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland,TN 37311
US 1-800688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
When contacting CustomerServicebe sureto provide the modeland serial numberof your appliance, thename and
addressof thedealer from whom you purchasedthe appliance and thedate of purchase.
ThisWarranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may alsohave other rightswhich vary from stateto state.
Shoddyoustillhavea problem,writeto:Maor ApplianceConsumerActionPanel,20 NorthWackerDrive,Chicago,Illinois60606. MACAP
isanindustrysponsoredbutindependentgroupof consumerexpertswhoreceiveandactoncampaintsfromapplianceowners.
NOTE: Whenwritingaboutanunsolvedserviceproblem,pleaseincludethefollowinginformation:
Yourname,address,andtelephonenumber;
I_I Modelnumberandserialnumber(foundoncontrolpanelcover)ofyourappliance;
A cleardescriptionoftheproblemyouare having;
i! Nameandaddressofyourdealeranddatetheappliancewasbought;Waterhardness,detergentbrandandamount,watertemperatureandcycleused.
Consumer Publications
Formoreit,formationon Jaunde_'ingandpurchasir_gothermaiorappliances,o_'de_"thefol(owingbc,okletsfromMayta_atthepricesindicated.
Sendyourname,address,booklettitle,formnumberandpaymentto:ConsumerEducation,Maytag,OneDependabilitySquare,Newton,IA
50208.Allow6-8weeksfordelivery.
StainRemovalGuide-- 19YG...............................................................................................50¢
TheFactsofLaundry- 1B1¥G..............................................................................................50¢
ChoosingtheRightDetergent-- t84YG.................................................................................50¢
SpecialBaby,SpecialClean-up- t91YG..............................................................................50¢
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EnergySav_ngTips-- 392YG................................................................................................50¢
ApprianceBuyingGuides......................................................................................................50¢ EACH
Washer-- 211YG;Dryer-- 212YG;Dishwasher-- 213YG;
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