Maytag LAT6914 User Manual

Models: LAT9804 • LAT9824 • LAT6914 • LAT8904

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR MAYTAG

Page Congratnlations on your choice of a Maytag washer!

About Your Maytag ........ Inside Front Cover Your satisfaction is very important to us. The informa-

Future Reference ......... Inside Front Cover tion in this USER'S GUIDE will help you understand

Safety" Instruetions ........................ 1 how your washer operates. Additional information on

Using Laundry Additives ....................... 2 LAUNDERING GUIDE. By following these instmc-

Loading the Washer ...................... 3 tions carefully, you will achieve excellent results with

Operating Instructions your washer.

Select Options .......................... 4 If you have any questions about using your Ma_ag

Select Water Level ....................... 4 washer, contact us. Please have the washer s mode mad

Select Wash/Rinse Water Temp .............. 4

Select Cycle and Time. 4 Maytag Consumer Education

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Start the Washer ......................... 6 Newton, IA 50208

Indicator Lights ......................... 6 [phone] (8 am-5 pm Central time Mon.-Fri.)

Maintaining the Washer ....................... 7

Storing the Washer ....................... 7 NOTE: For service and warranty information, see I

Cycle Descriptions ............................. 8 pages 9-10.

Water Usage ............................. 8

Before You Call for Service ................ 9 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Warranty ................................ 10 We suggest you retain this guide after recording the

Consumer Publications .................... i0 model number and serial number (eight numbers and

proper laundering techniques is found in the MAYTAG

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serial numbers available.

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

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NOTE: In a continuing effort to improve our wash- [ This information can be found on the data plate locat-

appearance without revising this guide.

ers it may be necessary to make changes to the ] ed at the top of the control panel cover.

cheek. Proof of original purehase date is needed
for warranty service.

IMPORTANT: Keep your sales slip or cancelled

Model Number Serial Number

WARNING - Check with installer to

make sure appliance has been ground-
ed to avoid possible electrical shock.

Be sure you read the following IMPOR-

TANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS before you start to use this

washer.

PEFSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons using this appli-

ance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

I. Read all instructions before using flm appliance, 4. Before the appliance is removed from service or

discarded, remove the door to the washing coin-

2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: partment.
a. Do not wash items that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted 5. Do not reach into the appliance if the agitator is
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flam- moving.
mable or explosive substances as they give off 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will

vapors that could ignite or explode, be exposed to the weather.

Any material on which you have used a cleaning 7. Do not tamper with controls.

solvent, or which is saturated with flammable 8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
liquids or solids, should not be placed in the or attempt any servicing unless specifically reeom-
washer until all traces of these liquids or solids mended in published user-repair instructions that
and their fumes have been removed, you understand and have the skills to carry" out.

There are many highly flammable items used in

homes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household

cleaners, stone spot removers, turpentine, before the washer is operated

waxes and wax removers.

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

other flammable or explosive substances to the plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
wash water. These substances give off vapors local and national codes. See installation instruc-

that could ignite or explode, tions for grounding this appliance.

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN

GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system Save These Instructions

has not been used for such a period, before
using a washing machine or combination wash- Appliances with the @ symbol on the data plate have

turn

on

er-dryer,
the water flow from each for several minutes. Those with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have
This will release any accumulated hydrogen been certified by the CSA Testing Laboratories as corn-
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or plying with Canadian Standards Association require-
use an open flame during this time. ments.

all hot water faucets and let been listed with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. _"

9. The agitator should not be removed. If the agita-
tor is removed, it must be replaced by pushing

down completely and the locking screw tightened

10. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never

not grounded adequately and in accordance with

:3. Do not allow ehiIdren to play on or in the appli- Nevertheless, as with any equipment using electricity'

ante. Close supmMsion of children is necessary and having moving parts, there are potential hazards. I_
when the appliance is used near children. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become "_

familiar with the instructions for operation of the appli-
ance and always exercise care when using it. I,,-

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USING LAUNDRY ADDITIVES

Bleach

Add liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser
before adding the clothes.

When using this bleach, carefully measure the recom-

mended amount of bleach. General recommendations

are 1/8 cup for each 2 gallons of wash water. Amount
of wash water in: EX. SMALL 10 gallons (8 hnperial

gallons; 38 liters); SMALL 1'2 gallons (i0 hnperial ......

galkms; 45 liters); MEDIUM 14 gallons (12 hnpcrial
gallons; 53 liters); LAt/GE 17 gallons (14 Imperial

gallons; 64 liters); EXTt/A LARGE - 19 gallons (16
Imperial gallons; 72 liters). "

Be careful whenever you use liquid chlorine
bleach. It is a powerful chemical and can cause
fabric damage, such as tears or color loss, if not
used properly. Do not pour directly on fabrics.
Always dilute with water. Wipe up spills with a
paper towel.

Non-Chlorine bleach may be added with the deter-
gent. Follow the instructions on the package. If nsed

improperly; fhbric damage may oecm; such as color
loss. Do not put granular bleach or detergent in bleach

dispenser.

Detergent

Use either liquid or granular lannd U detergent. Add
measured amount of detergent to washtub

before loading.
Read the manntactnrer's instructions and use the cor-

rect amonnt. Most instructions are for washing an
"average" load. If the size of the load is extra large, the

degree of soil is heaxier than average and the water is o ° °

harder than 6 gr_dns per gallon, more detergent should
be used.

Wipe up an}, spills of liquid laundry detergent on the
washer.

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Fabric Softener ._.

Your washer is equipped with an automatic fabric soft- 0"_
ener dispenser. Add the recommended amount of fab-

ric softener to the cup located in the top of the agitator.
Tile cup may be lifi_edout tbr filling. Add warm water to

bring liquid level to the indicated FILL LINE in the I_
cup. Diluted fabric softener will automatically be added

to the rinse. (Ahvays dilute fabric softener with

water.) I_

Do not interrupt the spin following the wash cycle _"
because the softener will go into the washtub at the ,_

wrong time.
The area in and around the dispenser cup should be

flushed and cleaned _-ith hot water and a soft brush

periodieall?:

LOADING THE WASHER

For best results, add measured amount of deter-
gent to washtub before adding the sorted clothes

load.
Put diy; unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the _,_

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

wrap items around the agitator. See MAYTAG

LAUNDERING GUIDE for suggestions on sorting. Be
sure to erupt' all pockets, mend any holes or tears and

pretreat stains, spots and heavily soiled areas.

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