Maytag LAT9766 Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER W-1

Welcome ,,..i.............,. .............................. 1

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

Controls At A Glance ........................ 3-5 ""**

Special Features ..................................... 6 ;

Operating 1lips ........................................ 7 "

Care and Cleaning ................................. 8 "

Storing the Washer ............................... 8 ;

Water Use ................................................. 8

Before You Call ................................. 9-10

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

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I Models: LAT9766

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

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

Consumer Rated No.1 Maytag information for your records (should you ever

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 containsinformation on rec- ommended laundering procedures, stain removal and

special laundering situations.

m,db,_ = 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 smwicer.

Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep this

need warranty service),

However, should you need assistance in the future it is helpful to:

1) Have complete model and serial number identifica-

uon 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 Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Serial Number

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For additional questions, please contact us:

Attn:CAIR sMCenter P.O.Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA

1-800-688-2080 TTY USA

Internet: http://www.maytag.com

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

For service and warranty information, see back page.

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

the washer withoutrevising this guide.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING m 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:

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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 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

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 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 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, 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. 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

18. Do not sit on top of the clothes washer.

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

Step 0 Select Cycle

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

SENSI-CARE for Hand Washables is designed

for items labeled "hand washable." The wash- PRESOAK - soaks load for approx- er alternates between periods of delicate wash imately 8 minutes to help remove

and soak. Cycles available: into a Regular Heavy cycle. NORMAL - approximately 10 minutes of wash

time •

LIGHT - approximately 6 minutes of wash time •

; •• REGULAR/DELICATE

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• cycles share the same por-

..... • • tion of the control knob.

SENSI-CARE • REGULAR/

for Hand 14/ashab/es offrinse_ presoak DELICATE

extraOFF • cycle and press a REGU-

spin HEAVY

• For regular fabrics, select a

: button. For delicate fabrics,

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wash/soak LIGHT/QUICK select a cycle and press a

LIGHT DELICATE WASH/SPIN

, NORMALi SPEED button. (See page 5

, OFF_I| rinse for detailed information.)

extra' _pirl Cycles available:

on' HEAVY - approximately 13-

spit

,oft 15 minutes of wash time

cool (2) (NORMAL) - approxi-

EASY CARE / OFF

PERMANENT PRESS wash time

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• • LIGHT/QUICK - approxi-

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LIGHTEAvYOFFSOAKONLY mately 10-12 minutes of

•• •_ mately 7-9 minutes of

• , wash time

EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS is designed *®

to minimize wrinkles with a cool-down spray *• rinse following the wash. Cycles available: %

soils. The washer moves directly

LAR WASH/SPIN SPEED

HEAVY - approximately 10-14 minutes of SOAK ONLY - soaks heavily-soiled or

wash time stained items as desired. The user then

advances the control knob into a wash

6Y)(NORMAL) - approximately 7-9 minutes of cycle or spin and drain. A 30 minute

wash time soak is optimal. (Overnight soaking is

LIGHT - approximately 5-6 minutes of wash time not recommended.)

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