Maytag LAT9557 Owner's Manual

Models: LAT9557

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

Welcome and congratulations 2) Have proof of original date of purchase. on your purchase of a Consumer Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep this

Rated No.1 Maytag Washer! Your complete satisfaction is need warranty service).

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 wiI1 find a Laundering Tips guide

packed with your washer. It contains information on rec- ommended laundering procedures, stain removal and

special laundering situations.

go wrong, we suggest consulting the "Before YouCall" section in the back of this

Save time and money. If something should book. It is designed to help you solve basic

problems before consulting a servicer.

information for your records (should you ever

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 top edge of the control panel. Record these numbers

below for easy access. For additional questions, please contact us:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Model Number Attn: CAIRs_ Center

P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

Serial Number 1-800-688-9900 USA

1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 US TTY for deaf, hearing

impaired or speech impaired.

I (Mon.-Fri., 8am Eastern Time)

Internet: http://www.maytag.com

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For service and warranty information, see back page.

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to

theappliance without revising this guide.

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

_k WJ_RNING m To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury 1

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

I. 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 moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

this appliance safely, the operator should become from each 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

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 agitator is

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.

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 instrnc- 10. Do not 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 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 set- gasoline, dry-cleaning 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.

during this time.

moving.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

you understand and have the skills to carry out.

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. 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

produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not

etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some

17. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis- carded, remove the door to the washing compart-

ment.

Save These Instructions

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

Step O Select Cycle

Push the control knob in and turn clockwise to the desired cycle. Pull the knob out to start

the washer.

REGULAR/DELICATE cycles

HAND WASHABLES is designed for items labeled "hand share the same portion of the

washable." The washer alternates between periods of del- control knob. For regular fab- icate wash and soak. rics, select a cycle and REGU-

Cycles available: LAR WASH/SPIN SPEED. For

delicate fabrics, select a cycle

NORMAL - approximately 10 minutes of wash and soak time and DELICATE WASH/SPIN LIGHT - approximately 6 minutes of wash and soak time SPEED. (See page 5 for detailed

• * information.)

• • Cycles available:

HAND WASHABLES REGULAR / EX. HEAVY - approximately 18

rinse U,',: HEAVY HEAVY- approximately 13-15

wash / soak "

LIGHT

NORMAL LIGHT - approximately 7-9 rain-

off

second. _

rinse .....

spin

cooldowr rinse

second

rinseOff minutes of wash time

off DELICATE

spin ;, : EX. HEAVY

;' NORMAL

A minutes of wash time

! rinse utes of wash time

LIGHT

spin

off

NORMAl, approximately 10-12

minutes of wash time

EASY CARE / LIGHT

HEAVY off SOAK SOAK ONLY soaks heavily

PERMANENT PRESS ONLY• • • o • • • • soiled or stained items as

"• • • • • desired. The user then

• advances the control knob

• into a wash cycle or spin and

drain. (Overnight soaking is

EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS is designed to min- not recommended.)

imize wrinkles with a cool-down spray rinse following the wash.

Cycles available: HEAVY - approximately 8-10 minutes of wash time

V (NORMAL) - approximately 6-8 minutes of wash time

LIGHT - approximately 5-6 minutes of wash time

Step

Select Water Level

CONTROL DIAL - move the control dial to the desired setting. If more water is needed once the fill is

complete, move the control dial to reset and then to the proper setting. WATER LEVEL

WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE

• ,,,,,e,,, ,,,,,,•,* ,,,,,e*,,* o* I*

• o• ** ** ....,, *.....• -....•-.......................... .,,, .... ,. reset

Super 3/4 - Full

Large 1/2 - 3/4 Full MINI*...... ,_ SUPER

MEDIUM LARGE

Medium 1/3 - 1/2 Full

Mini 1/4 Full '

REMEMBER: Items must circulate freely for best results.

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Step Select Water Temperature

Rotate the control dial to select the wash and rinse tempera- tures. Follow the garment care label for best results. Use the

chart below as a guide.

WASN RINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE

Hot/Cold

• ..,•.,,• ....e.. • •* •t* ***_

...................................... WARM WARM

White and heavily soiled, WASH/RINSE TEMP color-fast items

Warm/Warm Delicate items WARM COLD

Moderately soiled, HOT 41 COLD

Warm/Cold colored items; most COLD,,r ,v COLD

Permanent Press Fabrics

• Brightly colored, lightly Cold/Cold soiled items; washable

woolens

REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures below 65 °F, deter- gents do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels define cold

water as up to 85 ° E

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