Maytag A506 Owner’s Manual

ORDER # 250077

Operating Instructions for MAYI'AG Porta- Washer _, Model A50

For future reference we suggest you record the model number, series number, and serial number (six numbers

and two letters) of this portable washer in the spaces provided below.

This information can be found on the data plate located on the upper left-hand corner of the back.

Model Series Serial No.

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THE CONTROLS

The lid latch also controls the

spinning action and drain purr_p.

Pull forward to start; press down
on back of latch and push back to
stop and to unlock spinner lid.

This dial controls draining.
Set on "Wash Drain" to drain

the wash tub; on "Spin Drain"
to drain the spinner.

This dial starts the washing

action and controls wash time.

Service manuals and parts catalogs are available from
the Service Dept., The Maytag Company, Newton,

Iowa, 50208, at a nominal charge.

BEFORE WASHING

SORT CLOTHES INTO LOADS.

1. The garments should be properly sorted according
to color--white, light or dark; construction--regular
or delicate; fabric--regular or permanent press; and
amount of soil--heavy or light.

2. When washing more than one load in the same
water, the least soiled, lightest colored load should be

washed first. For best results, additional detergent may
be necessary to maintain a good blanket of suds.

3. The size of the load is very important. The garments
should move freely during washing.

To determine load size: Fill the tub with water, start
washing action, add clothing a piece at a time only as

long as there is free movement of the clothes through

GET EACH LOAD READY TO WASH.

1. Empty all pockets. Shake out any loose dirt. Brush

dirt and lint out of cuffs.

2. Sew up any rips, tears or pulled seams before
washing. If you do not do this, the washing process

may make them worse.

3. Close zippers and hooks; tie loose apron or paja-
ma strings together; remove loose belts. Remove pins,

ornaments, or trim which you know or suspect will
not wash well.

the water. Some typical full loads are:

1 Double sheet, 1 pillowcase, 2 towels, 1 T-shirt,

2 shorts and 2 washcloths.

3 Slacks, 1 sweatshirt, 2 pair socks, 1 dress.

1 Bedspread.

3 Bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 washcloths, 1

nightgown, 1 pair socks.
2 Work pants, 4 knit shirts, 2 pair socks.
2 Twin sheets, 1 T-shirt, 2 pillowcases, 4 wash-

cloths, 1 tea towel, and 1 pair crew socks.

4. Wash only one very large item, such as a double
sheet, with a number of smaller items per load. Put in

larger items first.

4. Remove spots and stains. Pre-treat by briskly rub-

bing heavily soiled areas with liquid laundry deter-
gent or a paste made of granular laundry detergent
and water; or, pre-soak using a laundry additive con-
mining enzymes. Prewash spray products may be

more convenient to use than rubbing detergent into
the stain. When using a prewash spray, add a little ex-

tra detergent when laundering the stained item. The
spray may soften fingernail polish, so be careful to
avoid rubbing your fingernail polish off the clothes

you are treating.

SPECIFIC WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

TO WASH:

1. Make certain the time control dial is "off." Plug

power cord into adequately grounded, 3-prong recep-
tacle.

2. Connect funnel end of fill hose to the faucet. The
funnel end of the fill hose must be rolled back so that

it will fit tightly on the faucet. You may leave it rolled
back or you may wish to cut off the excess.

3. J'urn on water and adjust for proper temperature.

HOTfor whites and for heavily soiled colorfast articles;

WARM for colorfast articles not heavily soiled, for

delicates, and for permanent press articles if they are
to be dryer dried;

COLD for lightly soiled permanent press articles,
brightly colored articles, and washable woolens to min-

imize shrinking.

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Always fill wash tub to the front edge of the black

water level indicator bar (see front page). Return fill

hose to the sink.

4. Add detergent and also bleach (if necessary).
Use any laundry detergent in the manufacturer's rec-

ommended amount for a front-loading washer. How-
ever, if the water is very soft, or if you consistently

wash lightly soiled clothes, you may find it desirable

to use a controlled or regulated sudsing detergent such
as: Ad, Ajax, all, Bold, Cold Power, Dash, Gain,

Punch. Make allowance for hard water, and/or heavily
soiled garments by adding more detergent.

If the clothes need to be bleached, use from ½ to ¾
cup of liquid chlorine bleach, depending upon the

amount of soil on the clothes.
Add bleach to wash water after adding detergent.

Granular bleaches, whether oxygen or chlorine based,
should be used according to package directions.

5. Turn time control dial to 1 minute.
Put clothes in the wash tub one or two items at a time.

The movement of the impellers will help dissolve the

detergent and will pull the clothes down into the water.
Do not put your hands in the tub while the impellers
are moving.