Maytag LAT9520, LAT9420 User Manual

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Welcome ................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ................................ 2

Controls At A Glance ........................ 3-4 • •.

Special Features ..................................... 5

Operating _ps ........................................ 6

Care and Cleaning ................................. 7

Storing the Washer ............................... 7

Water Use ................................................. 7

Before You Call ................................... 8-9

Notes ....................................................... 10

Warranty .................................... Back Page •

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Models: LAT9520 • LAT9420

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

Welcome and congratulations 2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales reeei
on your purchase of a in a safe place for future reference. Proof of ori_

Consumer Rated No.1 Maytag nal purchase date is needed for warranty service.
Washer! Your complete satisfac-

tion is very important to us. If you have questions, write us (include your model

number and phone number) or call:

Read this manual for best
results. It contains instructions Maytag Appliances Sales Company

to acquaint you with proper Attn: CAIR®Center
operating and maintenance pro- P.O. Box 2370

cedures. Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-800-688-9900 USA

In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide 1-800-688-2002 CANADA
packed with your washer. It contains information on rec- 1-800-688-2080 USA TrY (for deaf, hearing
ommended laundering procedures, stain removal and impaired or speech impaired)

special laundering situations. Mon.-Fri., 8am-Spin Eastern Time

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go wrong, we suggest consulting the For service and warranty information, see back page
"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 in the future, 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
center top edge of the control panel. Record these num-

bers below for easy access.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

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NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the qual

our appliances, it may be necessary to make chang

the washer without revising this guide.

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Important Safety Instructions ....................................

_k 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, on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

2. As with any equipment using electricity and having from each for several minutes. This will release

moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is ....

this appliance safely, the operator should become flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
familiar with the instructions for operation of the during this time.

appliance and always exercise care when using it. 7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator

3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be is moving.
exposed to the weather. 8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support
the weight, appliance is used near children.

5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never 9. Do not tamper with controls.
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is 10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

not grounded adequately and in accordance with attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
local and national codes. See installation instruc- mended in published user-repair instructions that

tions for grounding this appliance, you understand and have the skills to carry out.

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: 11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser-
a. Do not wash items that have been previously vice your washer.

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down

or explosive substances as they give off vapors completely and the locking screw tightened before
that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line the washer is operated.

dry any items containing these substances. 13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry

Any material on which you have used a cleaning place where children cannot reach them.
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq- 14. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-

uids or solids, should not be placed in the washer etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
until all traces of these liquids or solids and their oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the

fumes have been removed, fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, 15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean- (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.

ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and Hazardous fumes can form.

wax removers.

16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or particles can stick to fabrics washed in following

other flammable or explosive substances to the loads and cause skin irritation.

wash water. These substances give off vapors

that could ignite or explode. 17. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

carded, remove the door to the washing compart-

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be merit.

produced in a hot water system that has not been

used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS 18. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges,
been used for such a period, before using a wash- kinks, cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every
ing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn five years.

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

Step 0 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.

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

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u,F **..,Av, l_ EGtJI_AI _ REGULAR is used for normal, st

G**AT fabrics. Cycles available:

D_t..i E_ EXTRA HEAVY (select model

approximately 16-18 minutes of
time

', HEAVY - approximately 13-15 mi

of wash time

: • (NORMAL) - approximately

minutes of wash time

LIGHT - approximately 7-9 mint

wash time

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EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS is designed

to minimize wrinkles with a coo|-down spray

rinse following the wash. Cycles available:

HEAVY - approximately10-14 minutes of wash time

• (NORMAL) - approximately7-9 minutes of wash
time

LIGHT - approximately 5-6 minutes of wash time

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