Maytag MAF 1260 User Manual

Washing machine Instructions for use

MAF 1260

Contents Page

Introduction 2
General delivery notes 4
Safety notes 4
Quick start 5
Description of controls 6
Programme Table 10
Programme selector 12
Detergent drawer 15
Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use 16
Useful advice for the user 18
The main wash 19
Cleaning and routine maintenance 21
Investigating malfunctions 23
Technical data 25
Setting up + installation 26

BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE MAKE SURE
IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THAT THE TRANSIT
BRACKETS ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 26.

Introduction

Please read these instructions for use carefully and all other information enclosed with the
washing machine.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners.

Note: this machine is solely for domestic use.

Notes on disposal

All packaging material used is environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of
the packaging via environmentally-friendly means.

Your supplier or local council will be able to give you
details of current means of disposal.

Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing.

Note: pull out the mains plug from any old appliance.
Cut the power cable and dispose of it, together with the
plug.

When disposing of an old washing machine, please ensure that the door lock is rendered
inoperable to prevent children shutting themselves in the appliance.

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M) N.B!

If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation holes on the
base of the appliance are not obstructed.

N) If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off, turn off the tap and do

not tamper with the appliance.
Consult only the Authorised Technical Support Service for possible repair and ask them to
use original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance.

O) If the appliance’s power cable should ever need replacing, consult the Authorised

Technical Support Service

Quick start

Washing

- Open the door with the special DOOR HANDLE “A” (fig. 1, page 6)

- Select laundry and put it in the machine

- Close the door

- Put detergent in the compartments as indicated in the programme guide in this instruction
manual

- Select programme

- After a few seconds the “END” indicator light will start to blink

Press additional function buttons (if required)

- Press the “Start/Pause” button (page 7)

After washing:

- Wait for the door lock to be released (about minutes
after the programme has finished).

- Switch off the washing machine by turning the
selector to “OFF”.

- Open the door and remove the laundry

General delivery notes

Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:

- Instruction manual

- Warranty card

- Inlet hose
Check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised
Technical Support Service agent (see Customer Service)

Safety notes.

Note:
for cleaning or maintenance of the washing machine

A) Pull out the plug
B) Turn off the tap
C) Maytag equips all its appliances with earthing. Ensure that the mains supply is earthed,

and if it is not, seek assistance from a qualified person.

D) Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are wet or damp. Do not use the appliance

with bare feet.

E) The use of adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions is not recommended.

Note:
water temperature can reach 90°C during the wash cycle

F) Check there is no water left in the drum before opening the door.
G) This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they

have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the appliance.
H) Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.
I) The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun, etc...)
L) When moving the appliance never lift it by the controls or by the detergent drawer.

When in transit never rest the door against the trolley or transport the appliance without

the polystyrene base.

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START/PAUSE button

When a programme is selected, wait for the "END"
indicator light to flash before pressing the "Start/Pause"
button.

Press to start the selected cycle (according to the selected cycle one indicator light will go on).

Note: When the "Start/Pause" button has been pressed,
the appliance can take a few seconds before it starts
working.

Changing the settings after the programme has started (PAUSE)

The programme may be paused at any time during the wash cycle by holding down the

"Start/Pause" button for about two seconds. When the machine is in the paused mode, the
"COUNTDOWN" indicator and option buttons will flash.

To restart the programme, press the "Start/Pause" button once again.
If you wish to add or remove items during washing, wait 2 minutes until the safety device

unlocks the door.
When you have carried out the manoeuvre, close the door, press the "Start/Pause" button
and the appliance will continue working where it left off.

CANCELLING THE PROGRAMME
To cancel the programme, the programme selector should be rotated to the "OFF" position.

DOOR LOCKED indicator light

The "Door Locked" indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the
machine is ON.
When the "Start/Pause" button is pressed on the machine with the door closed the indicator
will flash momentarily and then illuminate.

If the door is not closed the indicator will continue to flash.

A special safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the
cycle. Wait for 2 minutes after the wash cycle has finished and the "Door Locked" light has
gone out before opening the door. At the end of cycle turn the programme selector to "OFF".

Door handle

Press the finger-bar inside the door handle to open the door.

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B

A

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Description of controls

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Fig. 1

Door handle A
“Door Locked” indicator light B
“Start/Pause” button C
“Pre Wash” button D
“Express Wash” button E
“Extra Rinse” button F
“Fast Iron” button G
Wash contr ol temperature knob I
Buttons indicator light L
Time countdown system indicator lights M
Timer knob for wash programmes with “OFF” position N
Detergent drawer P

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L

C D E F G

B

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N

A

P

WASH TEMPERATURE selector

Can be turned in either direction

This washing machine is equipped with this device for setting the
wash temperature you want. We recommend that the
temperature shown on the label inside garments should never be
exceeded.
The most suitable temperature and cycle for each type of fabric
is shown in the programme guide.
To protect fabrics, if the variable temperature dial has
accidentally been set too high than stated in the programme
guide, the machine will lower the temperature automatically.

Buttons indicator light

The indicator light around the option buttons will light when specific options are selected.

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L

M

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Time countdown system indicator lights

In order to better manage your time, this washing machine features an indicator light system
that keeps you constantly informed on the remaining cycle time.

Indicator light START: remaining time above 60 minutes.
Indicator light 60': remaining time less than 60 minutes.
Indicator light 30': remaining time less than 30 minutes.
Indicator light 15': remaining time less than 15 minutes.
Indicator light END: end of the programme.

The option buttons should be selected before pressing
the "Start/Pause" button.

EXTRA RINSE button

Thanks to the new electronic system it is possible to effect a new special rinse cycle. The
addition of more water and the new action combined of cycles of rotation of the drum with
load and unloading of water allow the laundry to be perfectly rinsed. This function has been
developed for people with delicate and sensitive skin, for which the least residue of
detergent can cause irritations or allergies. It is advisable to use this function for children’s
items, for washing very dirty items and for washing of towels whose fibers mostly have the
tendency to hold detergent.
This option is not available on SPECIALS programmes excluding the “Sports Wear”
programme.

FAST IRON button

The “Fast Iron” function minimizes creases as much as possible with a uniquely designed
anti-crease system that is tailored to specific fabrics.
MIXED FABRICS - the water is gradually cooled throughout the final two rinses with no
spinning and then a delicate spin assures the maximum relaxation of the fabrics.
DELICATE FABRICS – final two rinses with no spinning and then the fabrics are left in water
until it is time to unload. When you are ready to unload, press the “Fast Iron” button – this will
drain the load.
WOOLLENS & HAND WASH - after the final rinse the fabrics are left in water until it is time
to unload and the button indicator is blinking.
When you are ready to unload, press the "Fast Iron" button, this will drain and spin ready for
emptying.
If you do not want to spin the clothes and activate drain only:

◆ turn the programme selector to the "OFF" position;

◆ select programme drain only;

◆ switch on the appliance again by pressing the "Start/Pause" button.

EXPRESS WASH button

Pressing this button reduces the time of the wash programme by a maximum of 50 minutes
depending on the programme and the temperature selected. The Express Wash button can
be used for washing loads of 1 to 6 kg. This option may only be utilised on cottons and
synthetics programmes.

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G

E

PRE WASH button

This option is particularly useful for heavily soiled loads and can be used only on some
programmes as shown in the programmes table.
Detergent for this programme should be added to the first compartment of the soap drawer
labelled "I" (please refer to Detergent Drawer Section of manual).
We recommend you use only 20% of the recommended quantities shown on the detergent
pack. Fabric conditioner should not be used for this programme.

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PROGRAMME selector with OFF position

ROTATES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
The machine is turned on by selecting a programme via
the programme selector. This status will be indicated by
the "END" indicator light flashing. This light will continue
to flash until the machine has started or the machine is
returned to the "OFF" position.

The programme carries out with the programme selector
stationary on the selected programme till cycle ends.

Switch off the washing machine by turning the selector to “OFF”.

Note: the programme selector must be
returned to the "OFF" position at the end of
each cycle or when starting a subsequent
wash cycle prior to the next programme being
selected and started.

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WEIGHT

MAX

kg

6

6

6

6

2

2

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1

1

2,5

3

3,5

2

TEMP.

°C

Up to: 90°

Up to: 60°

Up to: 40°

Up to: 40°

Up to: 50°

Up to: 40°

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Up to: 40°

Up to: 30°

Up to: 30°

Up to: 60°

Up to: 40°

Up to: 40°

PROGRAM FOR:

Resistant fabrics

Cotton, linen

Cotton, mixed

resistant

Cotton

Resistant fabrics

Mixed fabrics and

synthetics

Mixed, resistant

Very delicate fabrics

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Please read these notes

When washing heavily soiled laundry it is recommended the load is reduced to 3 kg
maximum.

Only with the Prewash button selected. ( Programmes with Prewash button available)

The variable temperature selector allows a reduction in the wash temperature in
each programme.
ATTENTION: With the temperature selector on the position the programme will
be performed with a cold wash.

PROGRAMMES
SELECTOR ON:

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Specials

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RINSE

SPIN

DRAIN ONLY

WOOLLENS

SILK – HAND

WASH

MIXED FABRICS

RESISTANT

FABRICS

RESISTANT or

MIXED FABRICS

RESISTANT or

MIXED FABRICS

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TABLE OF PROGRAMMES

CHARGE DETERGENT

Heavy - 90°

Cottons

Normal -

60°

Cottons

Light -

40°

Cottons

Eco -

40°

Synth’s - 50°

Acrylics - 40°

Rinse

Spin

Drain

Woollens -

40°

Hand - 30°

Wash

Sports -

30°

Wear

Daily 59’ -

60°

Daily 44’ - 40°

Daily 29’ - 40°