Maytag MAH4000 User Manual

Model: MAH4000

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

Welcome and congratulations 2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt

on your purchase of a Maytag in a safe place for furore reference. Proof of origi-

Neptune '_' washer. Your corn- nal purchase date is needed for warranty service.
plete satisfaction is very impor- Please attach your sales receipt here.

rant 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 clothes washer. Itcontains information
on recommended laundering procedures, stain removal
and special laundering situations.

go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before You Call" section in the back of this

Save time and money. If something should

book. It is designed to help you solve basic

problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance in the future, it is

helpful to:

1) Have complete model and serial number identifica-

tion of your washer. This is located on a data plate on the
center top edge of the control panel. Record these num-
bers below for easy access.

Model Number number and phone number) or call:

.... Maytag Avpliances Sales Company

Serial Number P.O. Box 2370

0 0 _ i (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)

_-_ _ our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to

If you have questions, write us (include your model

Attn: CAIRTM Center

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-888-462-9824 USA & CANADA

impaired or speech impaired)

1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing

Intemet: http://www.maytag.com

For service and warranty information, see back page.

NOTE: In our co_naing effort toimprove the quality of

the applianceWithoutreVisingthis guide.

Important Safety Instructions ....................................

_k WARNING -- 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:

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
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

3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather. 7. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser-

4. Install and level the clothes washer on a floor that
can support the weight. 8. Do not reach into the appliance if the tumbler is

5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is 9. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
not grounded adequately and in accordance with Close supervision of children is necessary when the

local and national codes. See installation instruc- appliance is used near children.
tions for grounding this appliance. 10. Do not tamper with controls.

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: 11. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

during this time.

vice your clothes washer.

moving.

a. Do not wash items that have been previously attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with mended in published user-repair instructions that
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable you understand and have the skills to carry out.
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 12. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry

that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line place where children cannot reach them.

dry any items containing these substances. 13. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-

Any material on which you have used a cleaning etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq- oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the
uids or solids, should not be placed in the clothes fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

washer until all traces of these liquids or solids 14. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
and their fumes have been removed. (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.

These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, Hazardous fumes can form.
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean- 15. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small

ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and particles can stick to fabrics washed in following
wax removers, loads and cause skin irritation.

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or 16. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

otl]er flammable or explosive substances to the carded, remove the door to the washing compart-
wash water. These substances give off vapors ment.

that could ignite or explode.

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 GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not

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

Save These Instructions

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

For detaded mformat_on on sorting, pretreat_ng stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundermg Tips booklet.

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Step Load the

• The tub can be loaded completely full with dry • To load a forgotten item immediately after the
unfolded clothes. However, do not pack the tub clothes washer has started, press the START/STOP
tightly, button. The door will remain unlocked for approxi-

• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and pos-
sibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. item(s), close the door and press the START/STOP

• When washing big bulky items or a couple of small
items that do not fill the tub completely, such as arug

or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for forgotten item. Press the START/STOP button and
improved tumbling and spin performance.

• When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very impor- close the door and press the START/STOP button to
rant to avoid overloading the washer to assure good resume the cycle.

cleaning results.

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Step

Select Fabrics

Clothes Washer

mately 3 minutes into the start of the cycle. Add the

button to resume the cycle.

• Once the door has locked, it is possible to load a

wait approximately 2 minutes for the "Door Locked"
indicator to turn off. Open the door, add the item(s),

Press the appropriate button for the type of load. This will determine the
tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the cycle.

FABRIC SELECTION LOAD TYPE DESCRIPTION

Towels Linens
Jeans Underwear

• • • speed spin

WHITES . ...........................

.......................... Dress shirts/pants

COLORS .... *°" Wrinkle Free clothing

DELICATES -,o,,,o Gentle tumble action and gentle

HAND Sheer or lacy garments

WASHABLES Ooo

•• •" Sheets T-shirts

Poly/cotton blend clothing speed to reduce wrinkling.

Dress skirts/blouses

Nylons spin speed.

°°°o Hand-Washables Alternating periods of short and

Normal tumble pattern and high

Reduced tumble pattern and spin

long soak and gentle spin speed.

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Step Select Wash Water Temperatures

Press the appropriate button to select the wash and rinse water temperatures Follow the
garment care label and chart below for best results.

WASHtRINSETEMPS LOADTYPE

Whites

HOT ,,,,"" Heavily soiled color-fast items

COLD

WARM will be warm. The first and second rinses will be cold to conserve

WARM "*''',, energy.

WARM

COLD

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COLD -° Wrinkle Free items

COLD ",, Color-fast items

IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to provide a warm wash of approxi-
mately 105 °F and coM wash of approximately 70°E

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Color-fastitems.When warm rinseis selected,only the third rinse

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°,, Brightly colored items

Washable woolens

While the washer is filling, you may notice hot and cold water going through the dispenser when cold or

warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control fea-
ture as the washer determines the temperature of the water.

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Step U Select Options

Press the appropriate button(s) to select one or more options.

OPTION JSE

Use for jeans, towels, and bedding.

MAX Removes more water from loads during spin.

EXTRACT °" °" °" ° NOTE: Tominimize wrinkling of Wrinkle Freefabrics, using the

EXTRA Max Extract option with these loads is not recommended.

................... A fourth rinse at the end of the cycle to more completely remove

STAIN laundry additives and perfumes.

CYCLE ...................................................................................

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"'°', Cancels any or all previously selected options.

Adds time to the wash and rinses for better stain removal.
Automatically provides a fourth rinse.

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Step 0 Select the Signal

ON Press ON or OFF for the desired signal option. ON provides an audible signal upon th_

SIGNAL completion of a cycle. OFF provides no audible signal.

OFF

O FF PREWASH

Rotate the control

dial clockwise to the

desired cycle.

Step 0 Select Cycle

CYCLES APPROX. CYCLE TIME DESCRIPTION

REGULAR The cycles located within the "Regular" area of the dial are used with most loads.

Prewash 69 minutes Use for heavily soiled loads. Use 17:times the usual amount of detergent

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Stains 59 minutes NOTE: The STAINS and HEAVY settings are not recommended for use with

Heavy 56 minutes Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads.

Normal 39 minutes Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.

Light 33 minutes Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads.

because the washer drains and refills with fresh water.

Use with STAIN CYCLE option button for heavily soiled, stained loads,

Delicate or Hand-Washable loads.

QUICK cycle setting on the left side of the control offers the opportunity to easi-

QUICK 33 minutes ly set the washer for a quick cycle time for lightly soiled loads.

NORMAL 39 minutes NORMAL cycle setting on the left side of the control provides a NORMAL

cycle when setting the washer for a delay start.

Allows the start of the NORMAL cycle to be delayed for up to 8 hours. Set th

DELAY control dial on the desired number of delay hours, press the START/STOP but
HOURS ton. NOTE: If the washer door is opened during the delay time, press th

2 - 8 hours

STARTSTOP button again.

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