Maytag LAW2400 User Manual
Automatic Washer W-19
USER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Care and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Storing the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Guide de L’Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Guía del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LAW2400
Congratulations on
your purchase of a Maytag
Performa
™
clothes washer! Your
satisfaction is very important to us.
Read this manual for best results. It con-
tains instructions to acquaint you with proper
operating and maintenance procedures.
In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide
packed with your clothes washer. It contains information on recommended laundering procedures,
stain removal and special laundering situations.
Save time and money. If something should go
wrong, we suggest consulting the “Before You Call”
section. It is designed to help you solve basic problems before consulting a servicer.
If you have questions, write us (include your model
and serial numbers and your phone number) or call:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR
®
Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
impaired, or speech impaired)
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
Form No.A/08/00 Part No.6 2305070 MCS No.22003346
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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. As with any equipment using electricity and having
moving parts, there are potential hazards. 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.
3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support the
weight.
5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug
the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national
codes. See installation instructions for grounding this
appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode. Hand wash and line dry any items containing
these substances.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning 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.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced 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 been used for such a
period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the agitator is moving.
8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
9. Do not tamper with controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
your washer.
12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator is
removed, it must be replaced by pushing down completely and the locking screw tightened before the washer is operated.
13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place
where children cannot reach them.
14. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable
or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after
laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
smoke or catch fire by itself.
15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such
as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
17. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.
18. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration over
time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear or leaks and replace them every five years.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using
your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
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Operating Tips
Additional Tips
• If the washer stops during the spin, it may be due to an
unevenly distributed load. If this happens, push in the
control knob, open the lid, redistribute the load, close the
lid and pull out the control knob. The spin will resume at
the point it was interrupted.
• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal.
For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.
• This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or spin
when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with the lid open
so water is available for pretreating stains or diluting fabric softener. However, when returning saved water, the lid
must be closed.
• If you open the lid during a cycle, the washer will stop.
When the lid is closed and the control knob pulled out, the
washer will continue the cycle at the point it was interrupted.
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• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
top row of holes for a maximum load.
• Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator.
• Mix large and small items for best circulation. Wash
bulky items like blankets separately.
• When laundering permanent press items or items of
delicate construction, washable woolens or loosely
knit items, never use less than the MEDIUM water
level setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling
and pulling of seams.
• For best results, add the detergent to washtub before
adding the load.
• Close lid carefully to avoid slamming.
Detergent
• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For
best results, be sure detergent is added to the washer BEFORE the load and be sure wash water is
above 65º F.
• Use the correct amount of detergent for the load size,
soil level and water conditions. Use more detergent
if you have hard water and very soiled loads.
If you have soft water or a lightly soiled load, use
less detergent. (See manufacturer’s instructions.)
• If using wash water saved from a previous load, use
only half of the normal amount of detergent.
• Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.
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Controls at a Glance
Step 1
Delicates Cycle
This cycle is designed for items requiring delicate wash
action.
Regular Fabrics Cycle
Provides normal agitation and normal spin speed to wash
normal, sturdy fabrics. For maximum cleaning, set the dial
at 18.
Wrinkle Free Fabrics Cycle
Is designed to minimize wrinkles with a cool-down spray
rinse following the wash.
Water Return
Water Return is used with the Water-Saver Option. See page
5 for more information.
Select Water Level
Turn the WATER LEVEL knob to the setting that matches
the size of the load.
If more water is needed once the fill is complete, turn the
knob to reset and then to the proper setting.
Step 2
3/4 – Full
1/2 – 3/4 Full
1/3 – 1/2 Full
1/4 – 1/3 Full
1/4 Full
Oversize
Large
Medium
Small
Mini
WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE
Select Cycle
Remember:
Items must circulate freely for best results.
To select a cycle, push the control dial IN (off position) and
turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at the number of minutes desired for the wash load in the Regular,
Wrinkle Free, or Delicates Cycles.
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