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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Future Reference ..... Inside Front Cover
Safety Instructions .......................... I
Using the Washer ........................ 2-3
Operating Instructions
Select Water Level..................... 4
Select Water Temperature........... 4
Select Wash Cycle .................... 5
Select Soak Cycle .................. 5--6
Start the Washer ....................... 6
Indicator Lights.......................... 6
Care of the Washer ........................ 6
Storing the Washer ......................... 6
Cycle Descriptions ........................... 7
Water Usage ................................... 7
Before You Call for Service ............ 8
Warranty ......................................... 9
Consumer Publications ................... 9
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag
washer! Your satisfaction is very important to us.
The information in this USER'SGUIDE will help
you understand how your washer operates.
Additional information is found in the MAYTAG
LAUNDERING GUIDE on proper washing and
drying techniques. By following these instructions
carefutly, you will be able to achieve excellent
resultswith your washer.
Should you have any questions about using your
Maytag washer, contact us. Please have the
model and serial numbers available.
MA'_AG
CONSUMER EDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE
NEWTON, IOWA 50208
(515) 791-8911
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
NOTE: For service and warranty information see
pages 8-9.
Forfuture referencewe suggestyou retain this
manual. Record the model number and serial
number of this washer in the spaces provided. (if
the washer changes ownership, be sure this
manual accompanies the washer.)
This information can be found on the data plate
located on top of the control panel cover.
Model Serial No.
WARNING - Check with installer to make
sure appliance has been grounded to
avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure
you read the following IMPORTANT
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
you start to use this washer.
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USING THE WASHER
Bleach
When using liquid chlorine bleach, carefully
measure the amount of bleach recommended on
the bottle label. 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); EXTRALARGE- 19 gallons (16
Imperial galtons; 72 liters)t
Add the recommended amount of liquid chlorine
bleach to the dispenser before placing the clothes
in the washer tub. Properly diluted bleach will be
added automatically to the wash water.
Becareful whenever you useliquid chlorine
bleach. It is a powerful chemicaland can cause
fabric damage, suchas tears or color loss,if not
usedproperly. Do not pour direclty on fabrics.
Wipe up spillswith a paper towel.
Oxygen or all-fabric bleach may be added with
the detergent. Followthe instructionson 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.
Readthe manufacturer's instructions and use the
correct amount. Most instructionsare 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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