Maytag FAV6800AWW, FAV6800AWQ Owner’s Manual

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ................................................ I-2

Operating Instructions ........................................ 3-6

Water Use ................................................................. 6

Detergent Use .......................................................... 7

Features .................................................................. 7-8

Care and Cleaning ................................................... 9

Storing the Washer ................................................ 10

Troubleshooting ............................................... 10-12

Operating Sounds .................................................. 13

Questions and Answers ........................................ 14

Warranty .................................................................. 15

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien ....................... 16

Guia de uso y cuidado .......................................... 32

WELCOME

Welcome and congratulations on your pur- chase of a Maytag Neptune _TL washer!Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

For best results,we suggestreadingthis material to help acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures.

Should you need assistance in the future, it is

helpful to:

!) Have complete model and serial number

identification of your washecThis is locat- ed on a data plate on the back right side

of the control panel

Date of Purchase

Model Number Serial Number

2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and

the sales receipt in a safe place for

future reference. Proof of original

purchase date is needed for warran- ty service.

MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

read before operating your washer

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manualare not

meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common

sense,caution, and care must be exercised when installing,maintainingor operat-

ing appliance.

Always contact your dealer,distributor, service agent,or manufacturer about

problems or conditions you do not understand.

WARNING - Hazards or unsafepracticeswhich COULD result in severe per- sonal injury or death.

[f you havequestions,call:

Maytag Customer Assistance

J_888-462-9824 USA and CANADA

([Vlon,-FrL, 8am-8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http:/lwww, maytag.com

U_S.A.customers using TTY for

deaf, hearing impaired or speech

impaired, call 1-800-688-2080_

NOTE: In our continuing effort to

improve the quality of our appliances, it

may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this

guide.

For service and warranty informa- don_ see page 15.

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practiceswhich COULD result in minor per- sonal injury or property damage.

SAVE THESE |NSTRUCT|ON$

MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Readall instructions before using the appliance.

2. As with anyequipment usingelectricity and having moving parts, there are potential hazards.To usethis appliance safely,the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the applianceandalways exercise care when usingit.

3. Do not install or store this appliancewhere it will be exposed to the weather.

4. Install and level washer on afloor that can support the weight.

5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plugthe appliancecord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes.Seeinstallation instructions for grounding this appliance.

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: a.Do not wash items that havebeen previously cleaned

in,washed in, soaked in,or spotted with gasoline,dry- cleaningsolvents, other flammable or explosive sub- stancesasthey give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line dry any items containing

these substances. Any material on which you have used a cleaning sol-

vent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids,should not be placed inthe washer until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have

been removed. These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gaso-

line, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners,some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

b. Do not add gasoline,dry-cleaning solvents, or other

flammable or explosive substancesto the wash water. These substancesgive off vapors that could ignite or explode.

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gasmaybe pro-

duced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water system hasnot 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

releaseany accumulated hydrogen gas.As the gasis flammable,do not smoke or use an open flame during

this time.

Do not reach into the applianceif the tub or tumblers

are moving.

Do not allow children or pets to playon, in,or in front of the appliance.Close supervision is necessarywhen the applianceis used near children and pets.

Do not tamper with controls.

10.

Do not repair or replace any part of the applianceor attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and havethe skills to carry out.

II.

Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your washer.Service is to be cloneonly by qualified serv- ice personnel.

12.

Keep all laundry aidssuch as detergents, bleach,etc., out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids only asdirected by the manufacturer. Observe all warnings on container labels.

13.

Keep the area around and underneath washer free from the accumulation of combustible materials,such as lint,

paper,rags,gasoline,andall other flammable vapors and liquids.

14.

Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous

fumes can form.

15.

Do not machine wash fiberglassmaterials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads andcause

skin irritation.

16.

For flame resistant finishes - follow garment manufactur- er's instructions carefully. Improper laundering could

remove the finish.

17.

Before the appliance is removed from service or discard- ed, remove the lid to the washing compartment.

18.

Inlet hoses are subject to damageand deterioration over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges,kinks,cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years.

d. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-

etable or cooking oil.These items may contain some oil after laundering.Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

OPERATING mNSTRUCTIONS

Fordetailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.

Step

Put dry, unfolded clothes looselyin the tub, up to the

top row of holes for a maximum load.Do not pack down the load.

Overloading may reduce washing efficiency,cause excess wear and possibly causecreasing or wrinkling of the

load.

Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery and other lin- gerie in the "delicates" or "hand wash" cycle with similar lightweight items.

DO NOT overload the washer when washing large, bulky items such ascomforters, blankets or mattress pads.Items should fit loosely in the tub, below the top

row of holes.Use the "bulky items" cycle for these loads.

When washing smaller,bulky items that do not fill the tub completely such asa rug,one pillow, stuffed toys or

one or two sweaters,afew towels should be added for improved tumbling and spin performance.

• When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important to avoid overloading the washer to assure good cleaning

results.

To add a forgotten item, pressthe Start/Pause pad, wait for the Locked light to go out, add the item, close the lid and press the Start/Pause pad. After a pause of up to one minute, the cycle will resume.

• Close lid carefully to avoid slamming.

NOTE: To assurethat your additional items get clean,

do not wait more than five minutes after the cycle has started to add the item.

Control features vary by modeL

Pressthe appropriate cycle pad for the type of load.This will determine the tumble pattern and spinspeed for the cycle.

Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens and normally

soiled garments. Wrinkle Control - For "wash and wear" and synthetic fabrics and

lightly to normally soiled garments.

Oelicates - For sheer fabrics,bras and lingerie. Hand Wash - For wool, silk and other hand-wash-only fabrics. For best results,use liquid detergent.

QuickWash - For lightly soiled or wrinkled garments needed quickly. Super Wash - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavilysoiled garments.

Whites - For white fabrics with or without bleach. 4r'olorslJeans - For bright fabrics or fabrics that may bleed.

Bulky Items - For larger items such as comforters, blankets and mat-

tress pads.

Enviro Plus - For geographic areas where energy and water conserva-

tion is needed. Spin Only - For all fabrics and garments needing only a spin.

OPERATING NSTRUCTIONS

Step

Press the arrow pad to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Follow

the garment care label and chart below for best results.

Hot/Cold - Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items

ATC Warm/Warm - Color-fast items.When warm rinse is selected, only

the final rinse will be warm.The other rinses will be cold to conserve energy.

ATC Warm/Cold - Moderately soiled, color-fast items; most wrinkle free items

ATC Cold/Cold - Brightly colored, lightly soiled items

ColdlCold - Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items; washable woolens

IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control (ATC) to provide a warm wash of approximately 105 ° F and cold wash of approximately 85 ° F on the ATC temperature selections.

REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures below 65 ° F,detergents do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels define cold water as

up to 85 ° F.

Step

Press the arrow pad to select the Soil Level/washing time.

Stain Treat - Use for clothing with stains.

Heavy - Use for cleaning heavilysoiled loads.

Medium - Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.This

setting will be appropriate for most loads.

Light - Use for cleaninglightlysoiled loads.

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OPERATING NSTRUCTIONS

Step

Press the arrow pad to select the spin speed.

Max Extract - Use for heavyloads such astowels and bedding. Removesmore water from loads during spin.

FABRICS NOTE: To minimize wrinklingof wrinkle free and no-iron

fabrics,do not usethe Max Extract spinoption for these loads.Also, DO

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High/Flat Dry - Use for underwear,t-shirts and sturdy cottons or for

items that wilt be laid flat to dry.

Medium - Use for jeans,wrinkle free or "wash-and-wear" items and

synthetics.

H, ........

Step

Low/Hang Dry - Usefor delicate items needinga slow spin speed

becauseof fabric and construction and for hang-dry items.

Pressthe appropriate pad(s) to select one or more options.

Set DelayTirne -Allows the start of anycycle to be delayedfor up to 9 hours. Make the appropriate selections for your load,then press the

up or down arrows to increase or decrease the delaytime from one to nine hours. Pressthe Start/Pause pad to start the delaytime count-

down.To cancel a delay,press Off and reselect the cycle.

Presoak-Adds 12 minutes of mostly soaking with minimal tumbling

before the cycle.Can be selected with anycycle.

Extra Rinse -Adds an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to more

thoroughly remove bundry additives and perfumes. Signal - Pressthe signalpad to increase or decreasethe end of cycle

signalvolume.

QPERATING mNSTRUCTIONS

Step

• Add detergent and additives to the dispensers (See pages7-8).

• Close the lid. Pressthe Start/Pause pad.

NOTES:

When the cycle is complete, the Locked light will go out.The lid will open easily. DO NOT attempt to open the washer when the Locked light is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see page 3.

When the washer is started after a pause, there will be a pause of up

to 20 seconds before continuing the cycle.

Pressing Off cancels the cycle and stops the washer. Some cycles are designed to tumble then pause.This is normal

When setting the cycle and pressing Start/Pause, the display will show the estimated minutes remaining in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle.

Locked - lights whenever the lid of the clothes washer islocked.The lid can

be unlocked by pressingthe Start/Pause pad to pausethe washer.

Pad Indicator Lights - the indicatorlights next to the padswilt illuminate

when the pad is selected.

Cycle Status Lights - the Cycle Status Lights will illuminateto indicate where the washer isin the selected cycle.

J /ATER USE

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The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag Neptune'_TL clothes washer uses an adaptive fill system to auto-

matically provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient cleaning performance and conservation of water and energy. Fill

time will vary depending on water pressure.

DETERGENT USE

Your MaytagNeptune'_TL washer is designedto useeither high efficiency

(HE) detergents or regular detergents normally usedwith top-loading wash-

ers.

• For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergent such asTide HE,Wisk HE,Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors which reduce or eliminate suds. When lesssuds are produced, the load tumbles more efficiently and cleaningresults are maxi-

mized.

FEATURES

The washerhasseparate compartments for dispens- ing detergent and color-safe bleach,chlorine bleach and fabric softener. All laundry products can be added to their respective compartments before start- ing the washer.

• When using regular detergent formulated for top-loading washers, it is important to pay close

attention to the soll level of the load, load size, and water hardness**. To avoid over-sudsing,

reduce the amount of detergent used with soft water or with small or lightly soiled

loads.

* Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

*_ To determine water hardness in your area,contact your local

water utility or State University Extension office in your area,

The detergent dispenser MUSTALWAYSbe in place before starting the washer.

The Detergent Dispenser is located under the lid of the washer. There are two compartments in the dis- penser,one for liquid detergent and liquid color-safe bleach,and one for powder detergent and powder

color-safe bleach. The dispenser willautomatically dispensethe deter-

gent and color-safe bleach (if used) asthe washer fills.

NOTE:

• When usingcolor-safe bleach,add it to the appropriate dispenser compartment (liquid or powder) with the detergent. Do not mix liquids and powders in the samecompartment of the dispenser.

° Do not place detergent or softener bottle lids,

caps or dispensers into the washtub. Damageto the load or washer may result

Liquid P_ring

Surface

FEATURES

The Chlorine BleachDispenser is located on the left side of the washer tub.To use the dispenser:

Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.

DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL llne.The liquid

chlorine bleachcompartment will hold I/3 of a cup.

Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment.

Over-filling the compartment will not dam-

age the load but will release the liquid chlo-

rine bleach into the clothes washer too

early to be effective.

3. The washerautomatically dispensesbleach into the tub in the first rinse.This maximizesthe effec-

tiveness of the bleach.

4. The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine

bleachbefore it reaches the wash load.

NOTES:

• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or intothe tub. It is a

powerful chemical and cancausefabric dam-

age,such as weakening of the fibers or color

loss,if not usedproperly.

• If you prefer to usecolor-safe, non-chlorine

bleach,add it to the appropriate detergent

compartment. Do not pour color-safe bleach

into the chlorine bleach dispenser.

The Fabric Softener Dispenseris located on the right side of the washer tub.To usethe dispenser:

I. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric

softener into the softener compartment. For smaller loads use less than one cap full.

2. Fabric softener should be diluted with warm

water until it reaches the MAX FILL line on the compartment Do not fill above the MAX FILL

line. If the compartment is filled above the

MAX FILL line, fabric softener will enter

the clothes washer too early to be effective.

3. This compartment automatically releasesliquid fabric softener at the proper time during the final

rinse portion of the cycle.

NOTES:

• Use the softener compartment only for liquid fabric softeners.

• Do not usethe Downy Ball* with this washer.

It will not add fabric softener at the appropri-

ate time and may damagethe washer.Use the dispenser in the washer.

* Brandnames aretrademarks of the respectivemanufacturers.

CARE AND CLEANING

Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's washing. This will shut off the water supply to the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possi-

bility of damagefrom escapingwater. Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleachor

other spills asthey occur.

The interior of the washer should be cleaned period- ically to remove dirt, soil, odor or bacteria residue that may remain in the washer as a result of washing clothes. We recommend taking the following steps every 60 to 120 daysto clean and freshen your wash- er interior. The frequency with which the washer should be cleanedand freshened depends on factors such asusage,the amount of dirt, soil or bacteria being run through your washer,or the use of cold

water.

To clean and freshen the washer interior:

Select Normal cycle, hot wash/cold rinse water temperature, heavy soil level and the max extract spin option.

Clean the following as recommended:

Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do

not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.

Cabinet - clean with soap and water.

2. Press Start/Pause and wait until the washer has stopped filling with water

When the washer has stopped filling with water:

I. Press Start/Pause and lift the lid.

2. Add I/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach to the water in the tub.

3. Close the lid and press Start/Pause to restart the washer.

4. Allow the washer to complete the cycle.

The Detergent, Fabric Softener and Bleachdispensers may need to be cleanedperiodically due to laundry additive buildup.

Detergent Dispenser:

Remove the dispenser by releasingthe top end from the lid with a quarter or something similar.

2. Takethe dispenser to a sink.

3. Wash thoroughly with plain water andsoft brush if necessary.

4. Rinseand dry the dispenser.

5. Replacedispenser in washer lid by fitting the bot- tom in first, then snappingthe top all the way in.

Important: Make sure all three tabs on the dis-

penser bottom are securely fastened to the lid.

6. DO NOT cleanthe dispenser in the dishwasher.

NOTE: The dispenser MUSTALWAYS be in place

before starting the washer.

Chlorine Bleach Dispenser:

The dispenser cover is not removable.

Fabric Softener Dispenser:

Therear portion of the fabric softenerdispensercoveris

removablefor cleaning.

I. Grasp the rear portion of the cover and pull

straight up.

2. Wash with hot, soapywater and a soft cloth. Rinseand dry thoroughly.

3. Wipe dispenser compartment with a dry paper towel to remove buildup.Follow with a clean,

damp cloth or paper towel.

4. Replacedispenser cover.

5. DO NOT clean the dispenser cover in the dish- washer.

Wipe thoroughly with a clean,damp cloth or paper towel.

STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER

Washers can be damagedif water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage.

Prepare the washer for storage asfollows:

• Select the Normal Cycle setting and add I/3 cup of bleach to the bleachdispenser without clothes in the tumbler. Run the clothes washer through a complete cycle using hot water.

Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.

Disconnect the clothes washer from the electrical

supply and leavethe washer lid open to let air cir- culate insidethe tub.

If the washer hasbeenstored in below4reezing temperatures, allow time for any water left over in the washer to thaw out prior to use.This may

take several hours.

TROUBLESHOOT[ NG

For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the

enclosed LaunderingTips booklet.

Use Max Extract option.

Load is Too Wet at End of Cycle spin out completely.

Leaks Water If there isa drain restriction, callfor service.

Won't Spin Open and close the lid and pushthe Start/Pause pad. For your safety,washer will not

or Drain tumble or spin unlessthe lid isclosed.

Stops There may be a pauseor soak period inthe cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.

Try usinga high efficiency detergent to reduce sudsing.

Load istoo small.Very small loads(one or two items)may become unbalanced and not

Load istoo large.Verylargeloadsmay not spin out completely. Make sure hose connections are tight.

Make sure end of drain hose is correctly insertedand secured to drain facility.

Avoid overloading. Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.

Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. Straighten drain hoses.Eliminate kinked hoses. If there isa drain restriction, callfor service.

After pressingthe Start/Pause pad,it may take up to one minute before the clothes wash- er beginsto spin.The lid must lock before spin can be achieved. See"Tub is Completely Full of Suds" page I I.

Plugcord into live electrical outlet.

Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. Open and close lid and pushthe Start/Pause pad to start the clothes washer. For your

safety,washer will not tumble or spin unlesslid is closed.

The washer isequipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should malfunc- tion, the detector will stop operation for your safety.Calt for service. Check screens on inlet hoses at the faucets for obstructions. Clean screensperiodically, especiallyif you havenew water lines or hard water.

CONT.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Run the clothes washer through another complete cycle using cold water and no detergent.

Tub is Completely Reduce detergent amount for that specific load size, soil level and water hardness.

Full of Suds Use high efficiency or low sudsing detergent specially formulated for high-efficiency washers.

Turn both faucets on fully.

Make sure temperature selection is correct. Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets. Flush water lines.

Fills with the

Wrong water at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate. Temperature Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

Water When warm rinse isselected, only the final rinse will be warm.The other rinses will be cold

Check the home's water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C) hot

to conserve energy. As the washer is filling, the water temperature may change as the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water temperature. This is normal.

Be sure the lid is closed. Plug cord into a live electrical outlet.

Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Press the Start/Pause pad.

Won't Fill Turn both faucets on fully.

Straighten inlet hoses.

Disconnect hoses and clean screens at faucets. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

Open and close the lid, then push the StartlPause pad.

Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Won'tTumble Open and close the lid and press the Start/Pause pad. For your safety, the clothes washer

wilt not tumble or spin unless the lid is closed. Some cycles are designed to tumble and then pause.This is normal.

Lid Locked Shut; Press the Start/Pause pad to stop the washer.

Will Not Open It may take up to two minutes for the lid lock mechanism to disengage.

Is Noisy Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.

A locked lid may not unlock during a power outage.

Clothes washer should be leveled properly and sitting on a solid floor as outlined in installa- tion instructions.

Check that the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened.

Weak floors can cause vibration and walking. The load may be unbalanced.

For information on normal operating sounds, see page 13.

Freshening See Cleaning the Interior, page 9.

Your Washer

For further assistance, call Maytag Customer Service roll-free at i_888_4_MAYTAG (1_888_462-9824).

U.S. customers usingTTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired_ call 1-800-688_2080.

TROUBLESHOOT[ NG

Information codes maybe displayedto help you better understand what is occurring with the washer.

Code

Symbol Meaning $o[ution

FL Make sure n°thing is °bstructing the 'id" C'°se

PF The washer experienced a power fai,ure, checkto make sure power cord is secure,y

n _U The washer experienced difficulty draining. Check for akinked drain hose.

L_ The washer hasrepeatedly tried to unlock the to unlock.

_ Motor not running properly. Call for service. Seebelow.

C The washer hastried to fill, but has not way.

n F

UE PressStart/Pause to restart the washer and

The washer failed to lock the lid. the lid and restart the cycle.

Restart the cycle. Ifcode is still displayed,

plugged in.

Check for apluggedstand pipe. Make sure lid isfirmly closed. Pushthe "Off"

button and then wait four minutes for the lid

lid but hasbeen unsuccessful. OR

Unplug the washer for two minutes and plug back in.

Make sure the water faucets are open all the

reached the proper filllevel. Checkfor kinked hoses.

Check inlet screens on fill hoses.

The washer cannot spin. complete the cycle. If this problem persists,

call for service, see below.

d Unbalanced load prevented the washer from

C spinning. Redistribute the load,then press Start/Pause.

Remove some items from the tub and press

LL The washer cannotspin becausethe load is Start/Pause. If removing itemsdoes not

O |L The washer cannottumble becausesomething Remove part of the load from the washer.

_p The washer lid is °pen" theThe lid must be cl°sed t° start cycle"Cl°selidand press St_rt'P_us_.

O_ U The washer lid must be opened. This is a safety feature.The lid must be opened

ed Maytag Neptune 's customer service representative wiii be able to assist you.

[=or any codes not listed above_ call Maytag Neptune _'Priority One Service at [_888-462_9824.The dedicat_

too large, correct the problem, call for service. See

below. Remove item from the tub. PressStart/Pause.

is blocking the tumblers. PressStart/Pause.

If removing item(s) does not correct the prob- lem, callfor service. Seebelow.

before another cycle is started.

OPERATING SOUNDS

High pitched sound during a spin The motor increases speed to spin the tub to remove moisture from the

cycle, load.

"Whirring" sound followed by a pause, repeated throughout the wash On some cycles, the tumbling stops and the washer pauses during the

cycle, cleaning process.

Clothes washer maintains a slightly

reduced spin speed after achieving a After reaching the maximum spin speed, the machine may reduce spin

higher spin speed, speed slightly for maximum performance.

The spin speed slows down dramati- cally when it sounds like an out-of-bal- The tumbler will begin to accelerate to speed, then slows back down and

ance load.

tumbles to redistribute the load more evenly when an unbalanced load

OCCURS.

The Maytag Neptune ®clothes washer uses a true adaptive fill and adds more water during the wash cycle as it is needed.

Water is added after the washer OR

has been washing for a while.

Water flows through the dispensers to dilute and add bleach or fabric sof- tener at the appropriate time.This will occur even if bleach and fabric sol*

tener are not used.

Clicking/draining sounds when Before the washer starts to fill, it will make a clicking noise to lock the lid washer is started, and do a quick drain.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q. What's the best cycle to use if l have stains on my laundry?

A. For most fabrics,select the Normal cycle with the Stain Treat soil level. For heavy-duty fabrics,select the Super Wash

cycle. Pretreat the stainswith a laundry pre-treat product. Refer to the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet for more infor-

mation on treating specific stains.

Q. How large of a load can l wash in my Maytag Neptune _washer?

A. The tub can be loaded loosely up to the top row of holes, but do not pack clown the load. If the load is heavily soiled it is

very important not to overload the washer.

Q. At the end of the cycle my load comes out wetter than normal.What causes this?

A. During tumble and spin,the washer may havehad di_culty getting to a full spin speed becausethe load was not evenly dis-

tributed.This can occur with very small loads,heavyor bulky items or a load in which too much detergent was used,caus-

ing over-sudsing.

Q. My laundry items seem to be very wrinkled at the end of the cycle. What can I do to correct the problem?

A. Wrinkling is caused by the combination of heat and pressure. Be sure wrinkle free or permanent press fabrics are washed

on the Wrinkle Control cycle, and a cold rinse is used. (See pg. 4 for WASH/RINSE Temperature). DO NOT USE MAX-

EXTRACT SPIN.

Q. My whites are not as white as i'd like.What can I do?

A. Wash white loadsusingthe Whites fabricselection.Selectthe hot wash/coldrinse temperature setting and put I/3 cup of

chlorine bleachinthe bleach dispenser.The bleachwill be dispensed in the first rinse to provide optimal whitening.Maytag

recommends a hot water wash temperature of 120-140° F(49°- 60°C).

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