Maytag LAT8506, LAT940, LAT8406 User Manual

Models: LAT940(_. LAT9416 • LAT8406 • LAT8426-

LAT9457 • LAT8416 j. LAT8506" * LAT4916

Welcome ....................................................................

Welcome and congratulations 2) Have proof of original date of purchase.
on your purchase of a

Consumer Rated No.1 Maytag Please attach your sales receipt here.

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
"Before YouCall" 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:

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

For additional questions, please contact us:

Serial Number Maytag Consumer Information

One Dependability Square
Newton, Iowa 50208

i [phone]

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com

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.

Important Safety Instructions ......

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WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury

to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, been used for such a period, before using a wash-

2. As with any equipment using electricity and having ing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn

on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use
this appliance safely, the operator should become from eacb for several minutes. This will release

familiar with the instructions for operation of the any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
appliance and always exercise care when using it. flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame

during this time.

3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather. 7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator

is moving.

4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support
the weight. 8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never appliance is used near children.
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is

not grounded adequately and in accordance with 9. Do not tamper with controls.
local and national codes. See installation instruc- 10. Do uot repair or replace any part of the appliance or

tions for grounding this appliance, attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: mended in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out.

a. Do not wash items that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser-
gasoline, dryMeaning solvents, other flammable vice your washer.

or explosive substances as they give off vapors 12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator
that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down

dry any items containing these substances, completely and the locking screw tightened before

Any material on which you have used a cleaning the washer is operated.

solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq- 13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry

uids or solids, should not be placed in the washer place where children cannot reach them.
until all traces of these liquids or solids and their 14. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-

fumes have been removed, etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean- fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and 15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids

wax removers. (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or Hazardous fumes can form.

other flammable or explosive substances to the 16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
wash water. These substances give off vapors particles can stick to fabrics washed in following

that could ignite or explode, loads and cause skin irritation.

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be 17. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

produced in a hot water system that has not been carded, remove the door to the washing compart-
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS ment.
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not

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Controls At A Glance ...........................................

Step Select Cycle ( eaturesmayvaryaccn dZngtomodel.)

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 ®

• approximately 16-18 minutes of wasl_

requiring delicate wash action. Q time

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Cycles available: •

• OR

NORMAL - approximately 10-12 min- •

• PRESOAK (select models) - soak_

utes of wash time .

, load for approximately 8 minutes t_

LIGHT - approximately 7-9 minutes of • help remove soils. The washer move_

wash time o directly into a Regular Heavy cycle.

• OR

o • SUPER WASH (select models) -

REGULAR extends Regular cycles by providin

• ' OFF

• rinses' EX.HEAVY up to 24 minutes of wash time fc

HEAVY very soiled durable loads.

• NORMAL

• OR

LIGHT

• LIGHT

DELICATES SOAK ONLY (select models) - soal_

NORMAL heavily-soiled or stained items

desired. The user then advances tl_
control knob into a wash cycle or spi

OFF inse and drain. (Overnight soaking is n_

spin spin recommended.)

cool dow AND

EASY CARE/ LIGHTNORMALHEAVY HEAVY - approximately 13-15 minut_

PERMANENT PRESS of wash time

• • (NORMAL) - approximately 10-_

• minutes of wash time

• LIGHT - approximately 7-9 minutes

• wash time

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

• (NORMAL) - approximately 7-9 minutes of wash
time

LIGHT - approximately 5-6 minutes of wash time

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Step Select Water Level (Features may vary according to model.) ;_

Turn the WATER LEVEL knob

WATER LEVEL SErrlNG LOAD SIZE

to the setting that matches the
size of the load. WATER LEVEL Super 314 - Full

• , •, to ** • • •_l o* o• •• • •• • •

Select models offer infinite set- Large 1/2- 3/4 Full

tings. Choose a specific setting or MEDnUM ......................................................

Medium 1/3 - 1/2 Full

any point in between. SMALL _ LARGE ......................................................

Small (select models) 1/3 Full

If more water is needed once the ........................

fill is complete, turn the knob to MINI SUPER Mini 1/4 Full

reset and then to the proper set- reset ......................................................

ting.

REMEMBER: Items must drculate

freely for best results.

Step 0 Select Water Temperature

WASI_ 'RINSE TEMP_ I LOAD TYPE

Turn the WASH/RINSE knob to White and heavily
the desired water temperatures. WASH / RINSE TEMP Hot/Cold soiled, color-fast

Follow the garment care label for items
best results. Use the chart at right WARM WARM Warm/Warm Delicate items

as a guide. WARM COLD ...........................

• .... ... ... ... • ,,• •• •* •,, • ••

• t?

_0 _4.... Moderately soiled,

HOT _ COLD

REMEMBER: In wash COLD _/ _ v COLD Warm/Cold colored items; most

Easy Care/Permanent

water temperatures below 65° Press items

F,,detergents do not dissolve .....................................................

well or clean well. Care Brightly colored,

labels define cold water as up Cold/Cold lightly soiled items;

to 85 °F. washable woolens

Step 0 Select Extra Rinse (if desired)

EXTRA RINSE

OPTION USE

ON OFF

Extra Rinse Provides additional rinse at the end

(Found on of the cycle to more completely

select models) remove laundry additives, suds,

perfumes, etc.

Step _ Start Washer NOTE: The wash speeds are automatically programmed to

assure proper agitation and spinning for each load type. REGU-
LAR cycles wiUprovide alas: wash speed. EASY CAREPER-

- Add detergent. MANENT PRESS will have a fast wash speed along with a

• Add load and close lid. cool-down spray rinse. DELICATES cycle will have a gentle wash

• Pull out control knob to start, and slow final spin speed.

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