Maytag LAT8824 User Manual

Models: LAT8804 • LAT8824

TABLE OF COIMTEraTS

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About Your Maytag Future Reference

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

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

Loading the Washer Operating Instructions

Select Options

Select Water Level....................................................... 4

Select Wash/Rinse Water Temp

Select Cycle and Time.................................................. 5

Start the Washer

Indicator Lights

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

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

Cycle Descriptions

Water Usage....................................................................

Before You Call for Service

Warranty............................................................................ 9

Consumer Publications

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Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag washer! Your satisfaction is very important to us. The informa tion in this USER’S GUIDE will help you understand how your washer operates. Additional information on proper laundering techniques is found in the MAYTAG

LAUNDERING GUIDE. By following these instruc

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tions carefully, you will achieve excellent results with

your washer.

If you have any questions about using your Maytag washer, contact us. Please have the washer’s model and

serial numbers available.

Maytag Consumer Education One Dependability Square Newton, lA 50208

(515) 791-8911 (8 am-5 pm Central time Mon.-Fri.)

NOTE: For service and warranty information, see pages 8-9.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

We suggest y^ou retain this guide after recording the

model number and serial number (eight numbers and two letters) of this washer in the spaces proxided below.

NOTE: In a continuing effort to improve our wash

ers it may be necessary to make changes to the appearance without revising this guide,

This information can be found on the data plate locat ed at the top of the control panel cover.

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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1. Read all instructions before using tbe appliance. 2, To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

a Do not wash items that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked m, ^ with gasoline, dr)-cleaning solvents other flam

mable or explosive substances as they give ot vapors that could ignite or explode.

Any material on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or xvhich is saturated ivith flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in he washer until all traces of these liquids or solids

and their fumes have been removed.

There are many highly flammable iterns used in

homes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household Laners, 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 ^

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 washing machine or combination wash-

er-t^er. turn L 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 Le an open flame during this time.

3 Do not allow children to play on or in the apph-

anee Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

4 Before the appliance is removed from service or

^carded, remove the door to the washing com partment.

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Do not reach into the appliance if the agitator is

moving.

i. Do not install or store this appliance where it W1

be exposed to the weather.

1, Do not tamper with controls. 3 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance

or attempianv serticing unless speeifleally recom mended in published user-repmr instructions hat

you underetand and have the skills to cany ou .

9 The agitator should not be removed. If the aglta-

ior is temoved. it must be replaced by pushmg down completely and the locking screw tightened

before the washer is operated

10. This appliance must be properly plug the applianee cord into a receptacle which is

L ground^ adequately and in accordance wa h

local and national codes. See installation mstractions for grounding this appliance.

Save These Instructions

Appliances Yvith the ® symbol on the data plate h^e beL listed with Underwriters Laborator es, In .

Those with a CSA Monogram on the data plate ave W certified bv the CSA Testing Laboratories as com

plying with Canadian Standards Association require

ments.

Nevertheless, as with any equipment and having moving parts, there are potential hazards.

Toni this applianL safely, the operator should become

familiar vvftbThe instructions for operation of the app i ance and always 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 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 Imperial gallons; 38 liters); SMALL - 12 gallons (10 Imperial gallons; 45 liters); MEDIUM - 14 gallons (12 Imperial gallons; 53 liters); LARGE - 17 gallons (14 Imperial gallons; 64 liters); EXTRA LARGE ^ 19 gallons (16 Imperial gallons; 72 liters).

Be careful whenever you use liquid chlorine

hleach. 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 used improperly, fabric damage may occur, such as color loss. Do not put granular bleach or detergent in bleach dispenser.

Detergent

Use either liquid or granular laundry^ detergent. Add measured amount of detergent to washtub before loading.

Read the manufacturers instructions and use the cor rect amount. Most in.structions 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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