Maytag LAT5914 User manual

Brand: Maytag

Model: LAT5914

Type: User manual

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 minimum120°F (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.

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TheFactsofLaundry- 1B1¥G..............................................................................................50¢

ChoosingtheRightDetergent-- t84YG.................................................................................50¢

SpecialBaby,SpecialClean-up- t91YG..............................................................................50¢

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Maytag LAT5914 User manual

Maytag LAT5914 User manual

Maytag LAT5914 User manual

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