Maytag LAT8804 User Manual

Models: LAT8804 • LAT8824

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABO T

Page Congratulations on },our choice of a Maytag washer!

About Your Maytag ........ Inside Front Cover Your satM:action is ve_ important to us. The informa-

Future Reference ......... Inside Front Cover tion in this USEB'S GUIDE _411help you understand

Safety Instructions ........................ 1

Using Laundry Additives ....................... 2

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

Operating Iustruetions your washer.

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

Select Water Level ....................... 4 washer, contact us. Please have the washer's model and

Select V_Tasb/t/inseWater Temp .............. 4

Select Cycle and Time ..................... 5 May_cagConsumer Education

Start the Washer ......................... 6

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

Maintaining the Washer ....................... 6

Storing the Washer ....................... 6 ] NOTE: For service and warranty, information, see

Cycle Descriptions ............................. 7 [ pages 8-9.

Water Usage ............................. T

how your washer operates. Additional information on
proper laundering techniques is found in the MAYTAG

LAUNDERING GUIDE. By following these instruc-

serM numbers available.

One Dependability; Sqnare
Newton, IA 50208

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Before¥0. Ca"forService................ S FOR FIJTURI= REFERENCE

Warranty ................................ 9 We suggest yon retain this guide after recording the

Consumer Publications .................... 9 model number and serial number (eight numbers and

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

ers it may be necessary to make changes to the ed at the top of the control panel cover.
appearanee without revising this guide.

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

IMPORTANT: Keep your sales slip or cancelled ]

check. Proof of original purchase date is needed
for warranty service.

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.

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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

I WARN, NG- T0 reduce the risk 0f fire, elactric sh0ck. 0r injury t0 pers0ns using this appli- I

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

discarded, remove the door to the washing com-

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 appliauce if the agitator is
with gasoline, dD,-eleaning solvents, other flam- moving.

mable or explosive substances as they give off 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it x_411

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

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

solvent, or whieh is saturated with flammable

liquids or solids, should not be placed in the or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-

washer until all traces of these liqnids or solids mended in published user-repair instruetions that

and their fumes have been removed, yon understand and have the skills to carry out.

There are many highly flammable items used in

homes, such as: aeetone, denatured alcohol,

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household
cleaners, some 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 not grounded adequately and in accordance with

wash water. These substances give off vapors local and national codes. See installation instruc-

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

e. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water system that has nut

been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance

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
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is

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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
er-d_er, turn on all hot water faucets and let been listed with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

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.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appli- Nevertheless, as with any equipment using eleetrieit 2
ante. Close superx4sion of children is necessm y and having moving parts, there are potential hazard
when the appliance is used near children. To use this appliance safel}; the operator should beeom

familiar with the instructions for operation of the appl
ante and ahvays exercise care when using it.

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USING LAUNDRY ADDITIVES

Bleach

Add liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser / "_
before adding the clothes.

When using this bleaeh, 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 Imperial
gallons; 38 liters); SMALL 12 gallons (10 hnperial
gallons; 45 liters); MEDIUM 14 gallons (1'2 Imperial
gallons; 53 liters); LARGE ]7 gallons (I4 Imperial
gallons; 64 liters); EXTRA LARGE - 19 gallons (16

hnperial gallons; 72 liters).

Be careful whenever you use liquid chlorine

bleach. It is a powerful ehemlcal and can cause
fabric damage, sueh 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-Chlorlne bleach may he added with the deter-

gent. Follow the instructions on the package. If used
improperly, fabric damage may occur, sueh as color

loss. Do not put granular bleach or detergent in bleach
dispenser.

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Detergent

Use either liquid or granular ]aundr} detergent. Add
measured amount of detergent to washtub
before loading.

Read the manuthcturer_ instruetions and use the cor-

rect amount. Most instructions are for washing an
"average" load. If the size of the load is extra large, the
degree of soil is heavier than average and the water is
harder than 6 grains per gallon, more detergent should

be used.

Wipe up any spills of liquid laundry detergent on the
washer.

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