Maytag LAT9904 User Manual

Models: LAT9904

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR MAYTAG

Page Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag washer!

About Your Maytag ........ Inside Front Cover Your satisfaction is very important to us. The informa-

Future Reference ......... Inside Front Cover tion in this USER'S GUIDE will help you understand

Safety Instruetions ........................ 1 how your washer operates. Additional information on

Using Laundry Additives ....................... 2

Loading the Washer ...................... 3 tions carefully, yon will achieve excellent results with

Operating Instructions .................. 4-7 your washer.

Using the Washer ........................ 4 If you have any questions about using your Maytag

Select Wash Cycle ...................... 4-5 washer, contact us. Please have the washer's model and

Adjust Wash Cycle ....................... 6

Select Options .......................... 7 Maytag Consumer Education

Start the Washer ........................ 7 Newton, IA 50208

Program Monitor Features ................ 7 [phone] (Sana-5 pm Central time Mon.-Fri.)

Maintaining the Washer ....................... 8

Storing the Washer ....................... 8 NOTE: For service and warranty" information, see

Cyele Deseriptions ............................. 8 pages 9-10.

Water Usage ............................. 8

Before You Call for Serviee ................ 9 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Warranty ................................ 10 We suggest you retain this guide after recording the

Consumer Publications .................... 10 model number and serial number (eight numbers and

proper laundering techniques is found in the MAYTAG
LAUNDERING GUIDE. By following these instruc-

serial numbers available.

One Dependability Square

two letters) of this washer in the spaees provided below.

ers it may be necessary to make changes to the ed at the top of the control panel cover.
appearance without revising this guide.

I NOTE: In a continuing effort to improve our wash- This information can be found on the data plate loeat-

IMPORTANT: Keep your sales slip or eancelled I

cheek. Proof of original purchase date is needed
for warranty service.

Model Number Serial Number

WARNING - Check with installer to

make sure appliance has been ground-
ed to avoid possible electrical shock.
Be sure you read the following IMPOR-

TART PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUC-

TIONS before you start to use this
washer.

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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons using this appli-

ance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

l. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 4. Before the appliance is removed from service or
"2. To avoid the possibility" of fire or explosion: discarded, remove the door to the washing eom-

a, Do not wash items tbat have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 5. Do not reach into the applianee if the agitator is
gasoline, dry-eleaning solvents, other flammable moving.
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will
that could ignite or explode, be exposed to the weather.

Any material on which you have used a cleaning 7. Do not tamper with controls.
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable

liquids or solids, should not be placed in the

washer until all traces of these liquids or solids

and their fumes have been removed.
There are many highly flammable items used in

homes, such as: aeetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household

cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, before the washer is operated.

waxes and wax removers.

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or 10. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never

other flammable or explosive substances to the plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
wash water. These substances give off vapors local and national codes. See installation instrue-

that could ignite or explode, tions for grounding this appliance.

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

partment.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
or attempt any servicing unless specifically reeom-
mended in published user-repair instructions that

you understand and have the skills to carry out.

9. The agitator should not be removed. If the agita-

tor is removed, it must be replaced by pushing
down completely and the locking screw tightened

not grounded adequately and in accordance with

GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system Save These Instructions
has not been used for such a period, before

using a washing machine or eombination wash- Appliances with the @ symbol on the data plate have
er-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the been listed with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

water flow from each for several minutes. This Those with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas, As been certified by the CSA Testing Laboratories as corn-

the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an plying with Canadian Standards Association require-

open flame during this time. ments.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appli- Nevertheless, as with any equipment using electricity
ante. Close supervision of children is necessary and having moving parts, there are potential hazards.
when the appliance is used near children. To use this appliance safely, the operator should

become familiar with the instructions for operation of
the appliance and always exercise care when using it.

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USING LAUNDRY ADDITIVES

Bleach

Add liquid chlorine bleach to file dispenser before
adding the clothes. Properly diluted bleach will be
added automatically to the wash water.

When using this bleach, carefully measure the recom-
mended amount. General recommendations are 1/8 cup

for each '2gallons of wash water. Amount of wash water
in: MINI-FILL - 8 gallons (7 Imperial gallons; 30

liters); SMALL - 12 gallons (10 Imperial gallons; 4,5
liters); MEDIUM - I4 gallons (12 Imperial gallons; 53

liters); LARGE 17 gallons (14 hnperial gallons; 64

liters); EXTP,A LARGE - 19 gallons (16 Imperial gal-

lons; 72 liters).
Be careful whenever you use liquid chlorine

bleach. It is a powerful chemical and can cause
fabric damage, such as tears or color loss, if not

used properly. Do not pour directly on fabries.
Always dilute with water. Wipe up spills with a
paper towel.

Non-Chlorine bleach may be added with the deter-

gent. Follow the instructions on the package. If used
improperly, fabric damage may occur, such as color loss.
Do not put granular bleach or detergent in bleach dis-

penser.

Detergent

Use either liquid or granular iaundn7 detergent. Add
measured amount of detergent to washtub before
loading.

Read the manufacturer's instructions and use the cor-
rect amount. Most instructions are for washing an

"average" load. If the size of the load is extra large, the
degree of soil is heavSer than average and the water is
harder than 6 grains per gallon, more detergent should

be used.

Wipe up any spills of liquid laund_" detergent on the

washer.

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Fabric Softener

Your washer is equipped with an automatic fabric soft-
ener dispenser. Add the recommended amount of fab- ,I

rie softener to the cup located in the top of the agitator. [

The cup may be lifted out for filling. Add warm water
to bring liquid level to the indicated FILL LINE in the ,,i

cup. Diluted fabric softener will automatically be [
added to the rinse. (Always dilute fabric softener

with water.) ,,

Do not interrupt the spin following the wash cycle

because the softener will go into the washtub at the

wrong time.

The area in and around the dispenser cup should be
flushed and cleaned with hot water and a soft brush ,I

periodically.

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LOADING THE WASHER

For best results, add measured amount of deter-
gent to washtub before adding the sorted clothes

load.
Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the

top row of holes for a maximum load. Do not pack or

wrap items around the agitator. See MAYTAG

LAUNDERING GUIDE for suggestions on sorting.
Be sure to empty 'all pockets, mend any holes or tears
madpretreat stains, spots madheavily soiled areas.

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