Maytag LAT5006 User Manual

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Welcome ................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ................................ 2

Controls At A Glance ........................ 3-4 • • •

Special Features ..................................... 5 •

Operating "tips ........................................ 6 ;

Care and Cleaning ................................. 7 •

Storing the Washer ............................... 7

Water Use ................................................. 7 ,"

Before You Call ................................... 8-9 •

Notes ....................................................... 10 :

Warranty .................................... Back Page :

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Model: LAT5006

Welcome .......................................................................

Welcome and congratulations 2) Have proof of original date of purchase.
on your purchase of a

Consumer Rated No.1 Maytag Please attach your sales receipt here.
Washer! Your complete satisfac-

tion is very important to us.
Read this manual for best
results. It contains instructions : "_

to acquaint you with proper
operating and maintenance pro-

cedures.

In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide
packed with your washer. It contains information on rec-
ommended laundering procedures, stain removal and
special laundering situations.

,,,,,,L_ I Save time and money. If something should

_ "Before You Call" section in the back of this

,_ book. It is designed to help you solve basic

......... problems before consulting a servicer.

_,,_ go wrong, we suggest consulting the

_' However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to:

.... 1) Have complete model and serial number identifica-

: _' tion of your washer. This is located on a data plate on the

top edge of the control panel. Record these numbers
below for easy access•

Model Number

_ For additional questions, please contact us:

_:_'_ Serial Number Maytag Consumer Information

One Dependability Square

-- Newton, Iowa 50208

_,_ (515) 791-89l 1

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• _' _ Internet: http://www.maytag.com

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,' ' \ For service and warranty information, see back page.

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.

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Important Safety Instructions ....................................

-_ WARNING _ To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury

to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, been used for such a period, before using a wash-

2. As with any equipment using electricity and having ing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn

moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use
this appliance safely, the operator should become from each for several minutes• This will release
familiar with the instructions for operation of the any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
appliance and always exercise care when using it. flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame

3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather. 7. Do not reach into the appliance if the agitator is

4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support
the weight. 8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

5. This appliance must be properly grounded• Never appliance is used near children.
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is

not grounded adequately and in accordance with 9. Do not tamper with controls.

local and national codes• See installation instruc- 10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
tions for grounding this appliance• attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-

on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

during this time.

moving.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: mended in published user-repair instructions that

a. Do not wash items that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to set-
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable vice your washer.
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator

that could ignite or explode• Hand wash and line is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down

dry any items containing these substances• completely and the locking screw tightened before

Any material on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq- 13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry

uids or solids, should not be placed in the washer place where children cannot reach them.

until all traces of these liquids or solids and their 14. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-
fumes have been removed• etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean- fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and 15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
wax removers. (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or Hazardous fumes can form.

other flammable or explosive substances to the 16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small

wash water. These substances give off vapors particles can stick to fabrics washed in following
that could ignite or explode• loads and cause skin irritation.

you understand and have the skills to carry out.

the washer is operated•

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be 17. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

produced in a hot water system that has not been carded, remove the door to the washing compart-
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS merit.
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not

Save These Instructions

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Step 0 Select Cycle

Press the control knob in and turn clockwise to the
desired cycle. Pull the knob out to start the washer.

REGULAR is used for most fabrics. Cycles available:

EXTRA HEAVY - approximately 16-18 minutes of wash time

HEAVY - approximately 13-15 minutes of wash time
NORMAL - approximately 10-12 minutes of wash time
LIGHT - approximately 7-9 minutes of wash time

spit

OFF EX. HEAVY

EASY CARE /

PERMANENT PRESS

• NORMAL

• spin

EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS is designed

to minimize wrinkles with a cool-down spray rinse
following the wash. Cycles available:

REGULAR

LIGHT

HEAVY - approximately 10-14 minutes of wash time

, NORMAL - approximately 7-9 minutes of wash time

LIGHT - approximately 5-6 minutes of wash time