Maytag LAT8604, LAT5914, LAT8614, LAT8624, LAT9714 User Manual

TABLEOF CONTENTS FOR FUTUREREFERENCE

Future Reference .....InsideFrontCover Congratulationson your choice of a Maytag

Safety Instructions .......................... 1 washer! Yoursatisfactionisvery importantto us.

Using the Washer ........................ 2-3

Operating Instructions Additional information is found in the MAYTAG

SelectWater Level..................... 4 LAUNDERINGGUIDEon proper washing and

SelectWater Temperature........... 4 drying techniques.Byfollowing theseinstructions

SelectWashCycle .................... 5 resultswith your washer.

SelectSoak Cycle.................. 5-6 Shouldyou haveany questionsabout usingyour

Startthe Washer ....................... 6 Maytag washer, contactus. Pleasehavethe

Indicator Lights.......................... 6 modeland serial numbersavailable.

Care of the Washer ........................ 6 MAYTAG

Theinformation in this USER'SGUIDEwill help
you understandhow your washer operates.

carefully,you will be able to achieve excellent

Storing the Washer ......................... 6 CONSUMEREDUCATION

Cycle Descriptions ........................... 7 NEWTON, IOWA 50208

Water Usage ................................... 7 [phone]

Before You Call for Service ............ 8 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)

Warranty ......................................... 9 NOTE: For serviceand warranty informationsee

Consumer Publications ................... 9 pages 8-9.

Forfuturereferencewe suggestyouretainIbis
manual. Recordthe model numberand serial

numberof this washer in the spacesprovided. (If
thewasher changesownership, be surethis
manual accompaniesthewasher.)

Thisinformation can be found on the data plate

located on top of thecontrol panel cover.

WARNING - Check with installer to make

sure appliance has been grounded to
avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure

you read the following IMPORTANT

PERSONAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS before

you start to use this washer.

ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE

Model Serial No.

USING THEWASHER

Bleach

When using liquidchlorinebleach,carefully

measuretheamountof bleachrecommendedon

thebottlelabel.General recommendationsare

1/8 cup for each 2 gallonsof washwater.

Amountof washwater in: EX.SMALL- 10
gallons(8 Imperialgallons;38 liters);SMALL-

12 gallons(10 Imperialgallons;45 liters);

MEDIUM- 14 gallons (12 Imperial gallons; 53
liters);LARGE- 17 gallons (14 Imperialgallons;

64 liters);EXTRALARGE- 19 gallons (16
Imperial gallons; 72 liters).

Add the recommendedamountof liquid chlorine
bleach to the dispenserbefore placing the clothes

in thewasher tub. Properlydiluted bleachwill be
added automaticallyto thewash water.

Becarefulwheneveryouuseliquidchlorine
bleach.It isa powerfulchemicalandcancause

fabricdamage,suchastearsor colorloss,ifnot

usedproperly.Donotpourdirecllyonfabrics.

Wipe upspillswitha papertowel.
Oxygenor all-fabricbleachmay be addedwith

thedetergent.Followtheinstructionsonthe

package. If usedimproperly,fabric damage may

occur, suchascolor loss.Donat putgranular

bleachor detergentin bleachdispenser.

Detergent

Useeitherliquid or granular laundry detergent.

Add measuredamountof detergentto washtub

before loading.
Readthemanufacturer'sinstructionsand usethe

correct amount.Most instructionsare for washing
an "average" load. Ifthe size of the load is extra

large, the degree of soil is heavier than average
and the water is harderthan 6 grains per gallon,
moredetergentshould be used.

Wipe up any spillsof liquid laundrydetergenton
thewasher.

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Loading the Washer

Placedry, unfoldedclothesloosely in the tub, up
to thetop row of holesfor a maximumload. Do

not pack or wrap itemsaround the agitator. See
MAY'I'AGLAUNDERINGGUIDEfor suggestions

on sorting. Besureto emptyall pockets,mend
any holesor tearsand pretreat spots,stainsand

heavilysoiled areas.

Fabric Softener

When usingrinse-addedfabric softener,add the
recommendedamounttothecup locatedintop of

theagitator.Thecup maybe liftedoutforfilling.
Add warm waterto bring liquidleveltothe

indicatedFILLLINEinthecup. Dilutedfabric
softenerwill automaticallybe addedtotherinse.
(Alwaysdilutefabricsoftenerwith water.)

Do notinterruptthe spinfollowingthewashcycle
becausethesoftenerwill go intothewashtubat

thewrongtime.
Thearea inand aroundthedispensercup should

beflushedand cleanedwithhotwaterand a soft
brushperiodically.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Select Water Level Select Wash/Rinse Water

Turntheselectorknobtothe settingthatmatches Temperature

thesize ofthe load. Turnthe selectorknobto thewater temperature

Thepre-setselectorknob (noton all models)can desired.

be setto five distinct settings- EX.SMALL, HOT/COLD - Wash water will be the
SMALL,MEDIUM,LARGEor EX.LARGE.

Theinfiniteselectorknob (noton all models)can water faucet.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethis
be movedto eachwater level or any point in settingfor heavily soiledwhites and colorfast

between, items.

temperatureof thewater coming from the hot

(Features may vary c

If morewater is needed oncethe fill is complete, WARM/WARM - Wash water will be a mixture

movethe knobto Reset,then to thedesired of water coming from the hotand cold water

setting, faucets.Rinsewater will be the same,except

Forbestwashing results,clothesmustcirculate when the permanentpresscycle is selected;then

freely. Iftoo littlewater is used,poor cleaning, it will automatically be cold. Usethissettingfor

linting and excessivewear may result.Usethe delicatesand for colored itemswhen a warm

following as a guide to selectthe proper water rinsefollowing thewash ispreferred.

level: WARM/COLD - Wash water will be a mixtureof
Ex.Small- 1/4 full of clothes, water coming fromthe hot and cold water

Small- 1/4 to 1/3 full of clothes, faucets.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethis for
Medium- 1/3 to 1/2 full of clothes, itemswith moderatesoil level and colored items.

Large- 1/2 to 3/4 full of clothes. COLD/COLD - Wash and rinse water will be the
Ex.Large- 3/4 to full of clothes, temperatureof thewater coming from thecold

NOTE: When launderingpermanentpressitems of brightly colored itemsand shrinkageof

or itemsof delicatecanslrucfion, washablewoolens.NOTE: Water below65°F is
washablewoolensor looselyknititems,

neveruselessthanthe MEDIUMsetting, detergents.

Thiswillminimizeshrinkage,wrinkling
and pullingofseams.

water faucet.Usethissettingto minimizefading

toocold to dissolveand activategranularlaundry

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:cordingto model.)

Select Cycleand Time knobto start.(Recommendedfor lightly soiled

Pushinthecyclecontrolknob andturnclockwise
tothepropercycleand washtime. NOTE: Thewasherisautomaticallyprogrammed

Washing: foreachloadtype.REGULARFABRIC

TheHEAVYcycleisdesignedto washverysoiled o fastwash/spinspeed.PERMANENT

loads,the NORMALcycleisforaveragesoiled PRESSwill havea fastwash/spinspeed

loadsand the LIGHTcycleshouldbe selectedfor alongwitha cool-downrinse.DEUCATE
slightlysoiledloads, cycleswill havea gentlewashand slow

ForREGULARFABRICloads,turnthe contro(knob final spinspeed.
to 12 minutesfor a HEAVYcycle;to 8 minutesfor

a NORMALcycle; and to 5 minutesfor a LIGHT Presoaking:
cycle. TheAUTOMATICPRESOAKcycle (noton all

TheSUPERWASHcycle (noton all models) models)movesFromthe presoakinto the

providesadditiona(washtimefor regular fabric "HEAVY"regular fabricscycle automatically.

loads.Itwilladd approximately6-8 minutesof Sincethepresoakand thewashare done inone
agitationtothe cycle.Toselect,turnthe control tubof water,it saveswaterand energy.A hot

knobto SUPERWASH. water presoakisrecommendedfor heavily soiled
ForPERMANENTPRESSloads, turn thecontrol items.A warm or cold water presoakis

knobto 10 minutesfor a HEAVYcycle; to7 recommendedfor proteinstains(blood,grass,

minutesfora NORMALcycle; andto 5 minutes etc.).
fora LIGHTcycle. Duetotheextra coaldown TousetheAUTOMATICPRESOAKcycleturnthe

rinsewhich minimizeswrinkling, thiscycle can controlknobto PRESOAK.Thewasher wi(( soak

alsobe usedfar non-permanentpressitemswhen forapproximately10 minutes(thisincludes

additionalrinsingisneeded, periodsof agitation)thenmovedirectlyinto 12
ForDEUCATES,washablewoolensor "hand- minutesofwashwithoutdrainingand refil)ing.

washable" items,turnthe control knobto 8 When usingthePresoakcycle, useup to50%

minutesfora NORMAL cycle; and to 5 minutes morethan the usualamountof detergentor usea
for a LIGHTcycle, presoak productsuchasAxion or Biz* in

TheQUICKCYCLEreducesthe cycletime by using youchoose to usebleach, it can also be added

a 6 minutewash and a shorterfirstspinand at thistime.
rinse.Totalcyc(etime is approximate(y 16

minutesplusfill times.Toselect,turnthe control *Brandnamesarethetrademarksoftherespectivemanufacturers.

items).

toassureproperagitationand spinning
cyclesandtheQUICKCYCLEwill provide

addition totheregular amountof detergent,if

• . . more

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TheSOAKONLYcycle(notonall models)isused CARE OF THE WASHER
to soakheavily soiledor stained itemsfor as long

as desired. Thewasher doesnot advance • Turnoff thewater faucetsafter finishing the
automaticallyinto a wash cycle, day's washing. Thiswill shutoff the water

TousetheSOAKcycleturnthe controlknobto supply tothe washer and preventthe unlikely
start.Thewasherwill fill, agitatefor possibilityof damage from escapingwater.

approximately 3 minutesand soakuntil the • Clean thecontrol panel with a softdamp cloth
control knob isadvanced into a wash cycle or and glasscleaner. Do not useany abrasive

spin and drain. Generally, soak periods upto 30 powders or cleaning pads.
minutesare sufficientfor mostloads. If following • Clean the cabinet with soap and water

the soakwith a regular wash, useup to 50% followed with an appliance wax, if desired.
morethan the usualamount of detergent. • TheSELF-CLEANLINTFILTERis located under

the agitator on the bottomof thewashtub. The

Start the Washer lint filter in thiswasher cleansitself. During the

Pulloutthe cyclecontrol knob to startthe washer, wash and rinseportion of thecycle, lint is
Itwill fill to the selectedwater levelwith the collectedon the filter. Thefilter isthenflushed

selectedwash water temperature.After filling, it automatically during the spinand drain.
will agitate for the selectednumberof minutes.

Thewasherwill pausebrieflythroughouteach
cycle.Thesepausesare normal.

STORING THEWASHER

Thiswasheris designedsothat itwill notagitate

or spinwhenthelid isopen.Itwill, however,fill

with thelid open sowater is avai(ablefor

pretreatingstainsor dilutingfabric softener.
Shouldthe lid be opened during a cycle, the follows:

Washerscan be damaged if water isnot

removedfromhosesand internalcomponents

beforestorage. Preparethewasherfor storageas

washer will stop;when the lid isclosed and the • Selectthe NORMAL cycleon RegularFabrics
control knob ispulled out, the washer will resume and add one cup of bleach or white vinegar to

itscycle at the point it was interrupted.
NOTE: Ifan unbalanced load occursduring the clothes.Runthewasher through a complete

spin, the washerwill automatically stop. cycle.
If this happens,push in the control knob, • Turnthewater faucetsoff and disconnectthe

open the lid, redistributetheload, close
the lid and pull out thecontrol knob.

a full load of warm or hotwater without

inlet hoses.

• Advance thecycle control knob to the final spin
of RegularFabricsand lower the drain hoseto

Indicator Lights drain any waterthatmay be in the drain hose.

(Lights will vary according to model)

• Disconnectthewasherfromtheelectricalsupply

TheON lightstayslit throughouttheentirecycle and leave thewasher lid opentoletair

indicatingthewasherisoperating.TheSOAK circulateinsidethetub_

lightison duringa soakcycle- soak onlyor

automaticpresoak. TheSUPERWASHlight is
on untilthe timeradvancesinto the Regular
FabricsHEAVYcycle.

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CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

REGULAR FABRICS* PERMANENT PRESS* DELICATES*
Fill Fill Fill

WASH WASH WASH (Gentle Agitation)

SPIN& DRAIN SPiN& PARTIALDRAIN SPIN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE Fillwith cold water SPRAYRINSE

SPIN& DRAIN AGITATE SPIN& DRAIN

Fill SPIN& DRAIN Fill

DEEPRINSE& AGITATE Fillwith cold water DEEPRINSE& AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN DEEPRINSE& AGITATE SPIN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE** SPIN& DRAIN SPRAYRINSE**

FINALSPIN SPRAYRINSE** FINALSPIN (Slow)

FINALSPIN

Special Cycles(not on all models)

SUPERWASH QUICK CYCLE PRESOAK
Fill Fill Fill
EXTENDEDWASH WASH AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN SOAK
SPRAYRINSE SPRAYRINSE AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN SOAK
Fill Fill Timeradvances

DEEPRINSE& AGITATE DEEPRINSE& AGITATE to regular fabrics
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN HEAVYcycle

SPRAYRINSE** SPRAYRINSE**
FINALSPIN FINALSPIN

SOAK ONLY

Fill
AGITATE

SOAK (infinite)

*The cycle sequenceis thesamefor HEAVY,NORMALand LIGHT;however,the total cycle timewill vary.
**Under certain conditionsthis spray rinsemay notoccur.
NOTE: Thewasherwill pausebrieflythroughouteachcycle.Thesepausesare normal.

TOTAL WATER USAGE

RegularCycle PermanentPressCycle

EXTRASMALL........................................... Approx. 24 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 30 gallons

{20 Imperial gallons; 91 liters) (25 Imperial Gallons; 114 liters)

SMALL..................................................... Approx. 28 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 36 gallons

(23 Imperial gallons; 106 liters) (30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters)

MEDIUM.................................................. Approx. 32 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 42 gallons

(27 Imperial gallons; 121 liters) (35 Imperial gallons; 159 liters)

LARGE..................................................... Approx. 36 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 48 gallons

(30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters) (40 Imperialgallons; 182 liters)

EXTRALARGE........................................... Approx. 40 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 54 gallons

(33 Imperial gallons; 151 liters) (45 Imperialgallons; 204 liters)

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Check these points if your •Checkfuseorresetcircuitbreaker.

washer... • Turnthe controlknobto proper cycle and pull

knoboutto startthe washer.Ifequipped with

Won't fill buttons,be suretheyare fullydepressed.

• Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet. * Closelid and pullknoboutto startthewasher.

• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker. Foryour safety,washerwill notagitateor spin

• Turnthecontrolknobto propercycleand pull
knob outto startthewasher. If equipped with • Off-balanced load. Redisfributetheload evenly,

buttons,be surethey are fully depressed, close lid and pull knob out. Checkfor leveling.

• Turnboth Faucetson fully. • Thismay be a pause or soak period in the

• Straighteninlet hoses, cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.

• Disconnecthosesand check hosefilterscreens. • Thewasheris equipped with a lid switchfailure
Clean screens,if plugged, detector.Inthe eventthat thelid switch should

Won't agitate for your safety.Call for service.

• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker.

• Turnthecontrolknobto propercycle and puff Leaks water
knoboutto startthewasher.If equippedwith • Make surehoseconnectionsare tight.

buttons,besuretheyare fullydepressed. * Make sureendof drain hose iscorrectly

• Closelid and pullknoboutto startthe washer, insertedinand securedtodrain facility.
Foryour safety,washerwill notagitateor spin

unlessthe lid isclosed. Is noisy

• Thewasher isequippedwith a lid switchfailure • Make surewasher is leveland firm to the floor.
detector.Inthe eventthatthe lid switch should

malfunction,thedetectorwill stop operations Fills with the wrong temperature

foryoursafely.Coil forservice, water

unlessthelidisclosed.

Besurewater level is acceptable for load size.

malfunction,thedetectorwill stop operations

Won't spin or drain • Turnbothfaucetson fully.

• Check fuseor resetcircuitbreaker. • Ifequippedwitha temperatureselectorknob,

• Straightenhoses.Eliminatekinkedhoses.If be sureit issetdirectlyona temperaturesetting

thereisa drain restriction,call for service, and notbetweensettings.

• Closelid and pull knobout to startthe washer. • Make suretemperatureselectionis correct.

Foryoursafety,washerwill notagitateor spin • Make surehosesare connectedto correct
unlessthe lidisclosed, faucetsand inletconnections.Besurewater

• Off-balancedload.Redistributetheload evenly, supplyisregulatedcorrectly.Flushwater line

closelidand pullknobout.Checkforleveling, beforefillingwasher.
Besurewaterlevelisacceptablefor loadsize. • Check thewater heater.Itshouldbe setto

• Sudslock- causedbytoomuchsuds.Rewash delivera minimum120°F (49°C) hotwaterat

withoutdetergent.Usecorrectamountof a low- thetap. Also checkwater heatercapacity and
sudsingdetergent, recovery rate.

• Thewasher isequipped with a lid switchfailure * Hosefilter screensplugged. Disconnecthoses

detector.In theeventthat the lid switch should and clean screens.
malfunction,thedetector will stopoperations NOTE: Forfurtherassistancecontactyour

foryoursafety.Call forservice. Maytagdealeror callMaytag Customer

Stops Service:

• Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet. Canada 1-800-688-2002

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U.S. 1-800-688-9900

AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

Full One Year Warranty

Forone (1) year from thedate of original retail purchase,any part which fails in normalhome usewill be repaired or

replaced free of charge.
Umited Parts Warranty

After the firstyear from the date of original retail purchase, throughthe time periods listedbelow, the designated parts which
fail in normal homeuse will be repaired or replaced freeof charge for thepart itself,with the owner paying all other costs,

including labor.

Second Year--All parts.
Third through Fifth Year Thedrive motor.All partsof thesolid statecontrols(if soequipped).
Third through Tenth Year--All partsof thetransmissionassembly.

Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust

Shouldan exteriorcabinet, includingthe top, _id,and baseframe,rustduring the fiveyear period starting fromthe date of
original retail purchase,repair or replacementwill be made freeof charge during the firstyear. After the firstand throughthe
fifth year, repair or replacementwill be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all othercosts,

includinglabor.
Thisfullwarrantyand the limited warranties apply whenthe appliance is located in theUnited Statesor Canada. Appliances

locatedelsewhereare covered by the limited warranties only, which include partswhich fall during thefirstyear.

To Receive Warranty Service
First:. Tolocate an authorized servicecompany in your area, contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was

purchasedor carlMaytag CustomerService:

US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002

or checkinyourtelephoned_rectoryyellowpages.

Second: Shouldyou not receivesatisfactorywarranty servicefromthedealer or authorized servicefirm, or needfurther

assistance,carlor write:

Maytag CustomerService
P.O. Box 2370

Cleveland,TN 37311
US 1-800688-9900

CANADA 1-800-688-2002

When contacting CustomerServicebe sure to provide the modeland serial numberof your appliance, thename and
addressof thedealer from whom you purchasedthe appliance and thedate of purchase.

ThisWarranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich vary from stateto state.

Shoddyou stillhaveaproblem,writeto:Maor ApplianceConsumerActionPanel,20 NorthWackerDrive,Chicago,Illinois60606. MACAP
isan industrysponsoredbutindependentgroupofconsumerexpertswhoreceiveandacton campaintsfromapplianceowners.

NOTE: Whenwritingaboutanunsolvedserviceproblem,pleaseincludethefollowinginformation:

Yourname,address,andtelephonenumber;

I_I Modelnumberandserialnumber(foundoncontrolpanelcover)ofyourappliance;

A cleardescriptionof theproblemyouare having;

i! Nameandaddressof yourdealeranddatetheappliancewasbought;Waterhardness,detergentbrandandamount,watertemperatureandcycleused.

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TheFactsofLaundry- 1B1¥G..............................................................................................50¢

ChoosingtheRightDetergent-- t 84YG.................................................................................50¢

SpecialBaby,SpecialClean-up- t91YG..............................................................................50¢

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EnergySav_ngTips-- 392YG................................................................................................50¢

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