Maytag LAT2300AAW, LAT2300AAE, LAT2500AAE, LAT2300AWW, LAT 2200 User Manual
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USE 'S GUIDE
Congratulations on
your purchase of a Maytag
Performa'" clothes washer! Your
satisfaction is very important to us.
Read this manual for best results. It con-
tains instructions to acquaint you with proper
operating and maintenance procedures.
In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide
packed with your clothes washer. It contains infor-
mation on recommended laundering procedures,
stain removal and special laundering situations.
Save time and money. If something should go
wrong, we suggest consulting the "Before You Call"
section. It is designed to help you solve basic prob-
lems before consulting a servicer.
If you have questions, write us (include your model
number and phone number) or call:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Atbl: CAIR °_Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
Table of
Safety,nstructions......... ii':
Operating Tips ....................
Controls at a Glance .............. 3-4
Special Features .................. 5
Care and Cleaning ................. 6
Before You Call .................. 6-7
Warranty ......................... 8
Guide de L'Utilisateur ............. 10
Guia del Usuario ................. 20
Part No. 6 2304320-0600 MCS Part No. 22003210
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using
your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 7.
2. As with any equipment using electricity and having
moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use this 8.
appliance safely, the operator should become familiar
with the instructions for operation of the appliance and
always exercise care when using it. 9.
3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be 10.
exposed to the weather.
4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support the
weight.
5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug 11.
the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not ground-
ed adequately and in accordance with local and national 12.
codes. See installation instructions for grounding this
appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive sub- 14.
stances as they 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 in the 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
flanm_able or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced in a hot water system that has not been used for
2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
period, before using a washing machine or combina-
tion washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
13.
15.
16. Before the appliance is removed from service or discard-
17. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration over
18. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration over
Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is
moving.
Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in published user-repair instructions that you under-
stand and have the skills to carry out.
Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
your washer.
Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place
where children cannot reach them.
Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable
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.
Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such
as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small parti-
cles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
ed, remove the door to the washing compartment.
time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear or leaks and relpace them every five years.
time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear or leaks and replace them every five years.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1
Operating Tips
Detergent
• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For
best results, be sure detergent is added to the wash-
er BEFORE the load and be sure the wash water is
above 65 ° F.
• Use the correct amount of detergent for the load size,
soil level and water conditions. Use more detergent if
you have hard water and very soiled loads.
If you have soft water or a lightly soiled load, use less
detergent. (See manufacturer's instructions.)
• Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.
Loading
• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
top row of holes for a maximum load.
• Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agita-
tor.
• Mix large and small items for best circulation. Wash
bulky items like blankets separately.
• When laundering permanent press items or items of
delicate construction, washable woolens or loosely
knit items, never use less than the MEDIUM water
level setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling
and pulling of seams.
• For best results add the detergent to the washtub
before adding the load.
• Close lid carefully to avoid slamming.
Additional Tips
• If the washer stops during the spin, it may be due to
an unevenly distributed load. If this happens, push
in the control knob, open the lid, redistribute the
load, close the lid and pull out the control knob. The
spin will resume at the point it was interrupted.
• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal.
• This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or
spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with
the lid open so water is available for pretreating
stains or diluting fabric softener.
• If you open the lid during a cycle, the washer will
stop. When the lid is closed and the control knob
pulled out, the washer will continue the cycle at the
point it was interrupted.
Controls at a Glance
Step
Select Water Level
Turn the Water Level knob to the setting that matches
the size of the load.
If more water is needed once the fill is complete, turn
the knob to reset and then to the proper setting.
WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE
Oversize 3/4 - Full
Medum
Large
Large 1/2 - 3/4 Full
Medium 1/3 - 1/2 Full
Small (SelectModels) 1/4 - 1/3 Full
Mini 1/4 Full
Step _2_
Select Second Rinse (selectmodels)
Provides an additional rinse near the end of the cycle to
more completely remove laundry additives, perfumes, etc.
Step
Select Wash/Rinse Temperature
Turn the Wash/Rinse knob to the desired water tem-
peratures. Follow the garment care label for best
results. Use the chart at below as a guide.
WASH/RINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE
Infinite Water Level
On Off
Second Rinse
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Hot
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Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm Delicate items
(Select Models)
Warm/Cold colored items;
Cold/Cold items; washable woolens
White and heavily soiled,
color-fast items
Moderately soiled,
most permanent press items
Brightly colored, lightly soiled
Wash/Rinse Temp
Step
Select Cycle
To select a cycle, push the control dial IN (off position)
and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at
the number of minutes desired for the wash load in the
Regular, Wrinkle Free, or Delicates cycles.
Regular Fabrics Cycle
Provides normal agitation and normal spin speeds to
wash normal, sturdy fabrics. For maximum cleaning,
set the dial at 18.
LAT2200 • LAT2300
Start
18
Delicates
6
Start
Regular
Fabrics
I4
10
d
Wrinkle Free Fabrics Cycle
Is designed to minimize wrinkles with a cool-down
spray rinse following the wash.
Delicates Cycle
Is designed for items requiring delicate wash action.
LAT2500
Start
Second 18
Delicates Fabrics
Sta _1
Second
Rinse
14 Regular
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Rinse
@in
Wrinkle Free Fabrics
Step
Start Washer
• Add detergent.
• Add load and close lid.
• Pull out control knob to start.
NOTE: Do not attempt to turn the control dial coun-
terclockwise. Damage to the timer will result.
Wrinkle Free Fabrics
Special Features
Bleach Dispenser
The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine
bleach before it reaches your wash load. To use, follow
these steps:
1.Measure liquid chlorine bleach carefully, following
the instructions on the bottle.
2.Add the bleach to the dispenser before adding the
load. Avoid splashing or over-filling the dispenser.
NOTE:
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the wash tub. It is a powerful
chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as tear-
ing or color loss, if not used properly.
• 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.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
This dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric sof-
tener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow
these steps:
1. Pour a measured amount of desired liquid into
dispense to fill line only.
2. If liquid comes below line, add warm water.
NOTE:
• Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This
will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.
• Never pour fabric softener directly on the load. It
will leave spots and stains.
• Use the dispenser for liquid fabric softeners only.
Clean the area in and around the dispenser frequent-
ly with hot water, detergent and a soft brush.
Pour liquid chlorine bleach into
bleach dispenser. Pour fiquid fabric softener into cup and
dilute with warm water.
Care and Cleaning
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's
washing. This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage
from escaping water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other
spills as they occur.
Clean the 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 followed with an
appliance wax, if desired.
Storing the Washer
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from •
hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare
the washer for storage as follows: •
• Select Regular Fabrics, six minutes, and add one cup
of chlorine bleach OR white vinegar to a full load of
water without clothes. Run the washer through a •
complete cycle. (Do not mix bleach and vinegar in
the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.)
Interior - hard water deposits may be removed, if
needed, using a recommended cleaner labeled wash-
er safe.
Lint Filter - it is self-cleaning and requires no mainte-
nance. The filter is located under the agitator on the
bottom of the washtub. During the wash and rinse
portion of the cycle,
lint is collected on
the filter. Then dur-
ing the spin and
drain the filter is
cleaned automati-
cally.
Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
Advance the cycle control knob to Spin and lower
the drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in
the drain hose.
Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and
leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside
the tub.
Before You Call
For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures,
see the enclosed Laundry Tips brochure.
Won't Fill
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. If equipped with buttons, be sure
they are fully depressed.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged,
Cont. 6
Before You Call (continued)
Won't Spin or Drain
• Unevenly distributed load, Redistribute the load, Close the lid and pull knob out. check for leveling. Be Sure
water !eve! is acceptab!e for !oad Size.
• Check fuse or reset Circuit breaker.
Straighten drain hoses. E!imin ate kinked hoses, If there is a drain restriction, Cal! for Service.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer, For your Safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless the lid is
Closed,
, The washer is equipped with a !id Switch failure detector. !f the !id Switc h Should malfunction, the detector will
stop operations for your safety. Call for service.
• Suds lock = caused by too much Suds. Rewash without detergent. Use Correct amount of a low-sudsing deter,
genL
, Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and pull knob out. Check for leveling. Be Sure
water !eve! is acceptab!e f0r !0ad Size.
, Plug Cord int0 !ire e!ectrica! outleL
Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper Cycle and pull knob out to Start the washer.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is
closed.
' This may be a pause or Soak period in the Cycle, Whit briefly and it may start.
• _e washer is equipped with a lid Switch failure detector. If the lid Switch should malfunction, the detector will
stoP fi!! 0perati0ns f0r your safety. Ca!! f0r Service:
Is Noisy
• Be Sure washer is leveled properly as Outlined in installation manual.
' Weak fl0ors can Cause yibration and walking.
Be Sure robber feet are instal!ed on leveling legs.
• IM
A clicking sound may be the LoadSensor i agitator as it moves the !oad down through the cleaning zone for
maximum Cleaning effectivness. This sound wi!! vary from !oad to load. This is norma!.
, Operat_g S0_ds wi!! vary depend_g on agitation Speed,
Maytag Performa TM
Clothes Washer Warranty
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was pur-
chased; or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance. Should you not receive satisfactory war-
ranty service, please call or write:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR '':Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
U.S. 1-800-688-9900 Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance about a service problem, please include
the following:
(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the back center of the control panel) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was purchased;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.
(e) Proof of purchase.
What is not covered by these warranties:
1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the
following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment
not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized
servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.
2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have
been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
User's Guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.
3. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
4. The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.
5. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any
person as a result of any breach of these warranties.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclu-
sion may not apply.
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