Maytag LAW9304 Instruction Manual

TABLEOF CONTENTS FOR FUTUREREFERENCE

Future Reference .....Inside FrontCover Congratulationson your choiceofa Maytag

Safety Instructions .......................... 1 washer! Your satisfactionisvery importantto us.

Theinformation in this USER'SGUIDEwill help

Using the Washer ........................ 2-3

you understandhow your washer operates.

Operating Instructions Additional information is found intheMAYTAG

SelectWater-SaverOption ......... 4 LAUNDERINGGUIDEon proper washing and

SelectWater Level..................... 4 drying techniques.Byfollowing theseinstructions

carefully,you will be able to achieve excellent

SelectWater Temperature...........5 resultswith your washer.

SelectWash Cycle .................... 5

Shouldyou have any questionsabout usingyour

Startthe Washer ....................... 5 Maytag washer, contact us.Pleasehavethe

Care of the Washer ........................ 6 model and serial numbersavailable.

Storing the Washer ......................... 6 MAYTAG

Cycle Descriptions ........................... 7 CONSUMEREDUCATION

ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE

Water Usage ................................... 7 NEWTON, IOWA 50208

Before You Call far Service ......... 7-8 [phone]

Warranty ......................................... 9 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)

Consumer Publications ................... 9 NOTE: For serviceand warranty information see

pages 7-9.

Forfuturereferencewe suggestyou retainthis

manual. Recordthe model numberand serial

numberof thiswasher in the spacesprovided. (If

thewasher changes ownership, be surethis

manualaccompaniesthe washer.)

Thisinformation can be found on the data plate
locatedon top of the control panel cover.

Model SerialNo.

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.

IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING -- Toreducethe risk of fire, electricshock,or injury to personsusing this

appliance, follow basic precautions, includingthe following:

1. Readall instructionsbefore usingthe 4. Beforetheappliance is removed from service
appliance, or discarded, removethedoor to the

2. Toavoid the possibilityof fire or explosion: washing compartment.
a. Do notwash itemsthat have been 5. Do not reach into the appliance if the

previouslycleaned in, washed in, soaked agitator is moving.
in, or spottedwith gasoline,dry-cleaning 6. Do not installor storethisappliance where it

solvents,otherflammable or explosive will be exposedto theweather.
substancesas theygive off vapors that 7. Do not tamperwith controls.

could ignite or explode. 8. Do not repair or replaceany part of the
Any materialon which you have useda appliance or attemptany servicing unless

cleaning solvent,or which is saturated specifically recommendedin publisheduser-
with flammable liquids or solids, should repair instructionsthatyou understand and

not be placed in thewasher, untilall havethe skillsto carry out.

tracesof theseflammable liquids or solids
and theirfumeshave been removed. 9. Theagitator shouldnot be removed. If the

agitator is removed, it mustbe replaced by

Thereare many highly flammableitems pushing down completelyand the locking

usedin homes,suchas: acetone, screwtightened beforethe washer is

denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, operated.

someliquid householdcleaners, some
spotremovers,turpentine,waxes and wax 10. Thisappliance mustbeproperly grounded.

Never plug the appliance cord into a

removers, receptaclewhich is not grounded adequately

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning and in accordancewith local and national

solvents,or other flammableor explosive codes. Seeinstallation instructionsfor
substancesto thewash water.These grounding thisappliance.

substancesgive off vaporsthat could
ignite or explode.

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogengas Save These Instructions

may be produced in a hotwater system Applianceswith the(_) symbolon thedata plate

that has not been usedfor 2 weeksor
more. HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.If have beenlistedwith Underwriters' Laboratories,

the hotwater systemhasnot been used Inc. Thosewith a CSA Monogram on the data
for sucha period, beforeusing a washing plate have beencertified by the CSA Testing

machine or combinationwasher-dryer, Laboratoriesascomplying with Canadian
turnon all hotwater faucetsand letthe StandardsAssociationrequirements.

water flow from each for severalminutes. Nevertheless,aswith any equipmentusing
Thiswill releaseanyaccumulated electricity and having moving parts, thereare

hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, potential hazards. Tousethisappliance safely,
do not smokeor usean open flame the operator should becomefamiliar with the
during this time. instructionsfor operation of theAppliance and

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the always exercisecare when using it.

appliance. Closesupervisionof children is
necessarywhen the appliance is usednear

children.

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USING THE WASHER

Detergent

Useeither liquid or granular laundry detergent.
Add measuredamount of detergentto washtub
before loading.

Readthemanufacturer'sins_uctionsand usethe
correctamount.Most instructionsare for washing

on "average" load. If the size of the load isextra
large, thedegree o_soil isheavier thanaverage

and thewater is harder than 6 grains pergallon,
moredetergentshouldbe used.

Wipe up any spillsof liquid laundry detergenton

thewasher.

NOTE: If usingwash water savedfroma

previousload, useonly halfof the
normal amountof detergent.

Loading the Washer

Placedry, unfoldedclothes looselyin the tub, up

to thetop row of holesfor a maximumload. Do

not pack or wrap itemsaroundthe agitator. See
MAYTAGLAUNDERINGGUIDEfor suggestions

on sorting. Besureto emptyall pockets,mend
any holesor tearsand pretreatspots,stainsand

heavily soiled areas.

Whenreusingwater,do natloadclothesuntilthe
washwater hasbeenreturnedto thewashertub.

Suggestedloadsand launderingsequenceare:

a. Lightlysoiledwhites,suchassheetsand

pillowcases.

b. Lightlysoiledcolors, suchascotton blouses,

shirtsand sheets.

c. Dark or bright colored items.
d. Heavily soileditemssuchas jeans, work

clothesor rugs.

NOTE: It is recommendedthat permanentpress

itemsbewashedinfreshwater.

Thefirstload shouldbe one that can be safely

washed in hot water. When thewater is reused,

thetemperaturewill be suitable for warm water
washing.

Thenumberof timesthe wash water is savedand

reuseddependsupon how dirty the loads are
and thescarcityof water.

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