Maytag LAT8416 User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

Welcome

Models: LAT9406 • LAT9416 • LAT8406 • LAT8426

LAT9457 • LAT8416"* LAT850^ • LAT4916

Welcome and congratulations
on your purchase of a
Consumer Rated No.l Maytag
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.

- Save time and money. If something should

go wrong, we suggest consulting the

1

“Before You Call” section in the back of this

* book. It is designed to help you solve basic

problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to:

2) Have proof of original date of purchase.

Please attach your sales receipt here.

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

Serial Number

For additional quCvStions, please contact us:

Maytag Consumer Information
One Dependability Square

Newton, Iowa 50208
[phone]
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)
Internet:

For service and warranty information, see back page

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality
our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes
the washer without revising this guide.

http://www.maytag.com

Important Safety Instructions

¿k MMinVflVG — To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury

to persons when using your ai^^liance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read ail iBStructions before using the appliance.

2. As with any equipment using electricity and having
moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use
this appliance safely, the operator should become
familiar with the instructions for operation of the
appliance and always exercise care when using it.

3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
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 the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
not grounded adequately and in accordance with
local and national codes. See installation instruc
tions 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 substances 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
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq
uids 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,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean
ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and
wax removers.

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

other flammable or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.

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 has not

been used for such a period, before using a wash
ing machine or combination 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.

7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator
is moving.

8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.

9. Do not tamper with controls.

10. Do not repair or replace any pari of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recom
mended in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out.

11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser
vice your washer.

12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator
is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down
completely and the locking screw tightened before
the wa.sher is operated.

13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry
place where children cannot reach them.

14. 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.

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

16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small

particles can stick to fabrics washed in following
loads and cause skin irritation.

17. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis

carded, remove the door to the washing compart
ment.

Save These Instructions

Controls At A Glance i 1» * ^ ff * fl- *• «

Step« 1 Select Cycle (Features may vary according to model.)

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

REGULAR is used for normal, sturdy

fabrics. Cycles available;
EXTRA HEAVY (select models) -

DELICATES is designed for items

requiring delicate wash action.
Cycles available:

NORMAL - approximately 10-12 min

utes of wash time

LIGHT - approximately 7-9 minutes of

wash time

ft
ft
ft

ft

ft

ft

«

ft

• LIGHT

spin

OFF

DELICATES

NORMAL

REGULAR

ex. HEAVY

HEAVY

NORMAL

LfQHT

9

«

ft

ft

ft

approximately 16-18 minutes of wast
time

»

ft

*

ft

ft

PRESOAK (select models) - soak,

load for approximately 8 minutes n
help remove soils. The washer move:
directly into a Regular Heavy cycle.

SUPER WASH (select models)

extends Regular cycles by providin
up to 24 minutes of wash time fc
very soiled durable loads.

SOAK ONLY (select models) - soa)

heavily-soiled or stained items t

desired. The user then advances ti

control knob into a wash cycle or sp^

and drain. (Overnight soaking is m

recommended.)

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OR

OR

OR

■»Il

cool down

EASY CARE /

LIGHT heavy

PERMANENT PRESS

ft

ft

ft

ft

EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS is designed

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

HEAVY - approximately 10-14 minutes of wash time

’ft' (NORMAL) ~ approximately 7-9 minutes of wash

time

LIGHT - approximately 5-6 minutes of wash time

AND

HEAVY - approximately 13-15 minut<

of wash time

ft- (NORMAL) - approximately 10-

minutes of wash time

LIGHT - approximately 7-9 minutes

wash time