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• TABLEOFCONTENTS

• Welcome ..................... Inside Cover

Safety Instructions ....................... 1

Controls At A Glance ................ 2-3

Operating "tips ........................... 4-5

Care and Cleaning ........................ 6

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

Before You Call .......................... 7-8

Warranty ........................ Back Page

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l Models: MAV5000 • MAV5057

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

Welcome and congratulations 2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales re_
on your purchase of a Maytag in a safe plaee for future reference. ProofofoJ

clothes washer. Your complete nal purchase date is needed for warranty servic_
satisfaction is very important to

us. If you have questions, write us (include your mq
Read this guide for best number and phone number) or call:

results. It contains instructions Maytag Appliances Sales Company
to acquaint you with proper Attn: CAIRc_Center

operating and maintenance pro- EO. Box 2370
cedures. Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide 1-800-688-9900 USA

packed with your clothes washer. It contains information 1-800-688-2002 CANADA
on recommended laundering procedures, stain removal 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
and special laundering situations, impaired or speech impaired)

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-Spin Eastern Time)

go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before You Call" section in the back of this For service and warranty information, see back page

Save time and money. If something should Internet: http://www.maytag.com
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

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

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NOTE-In our _ontinuingeffortto imp_e the quality oJ
our appliancesi U maybe necessaryto make changes to

the appliance without revising thisguide.

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

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

2. As with any equipment using electricity and having from each for several minutes. This will release
moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

this appliance safely, the operator should become flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
familiar with the instructions for operation of the during this time.

appliance and always exercise care when using it. 7. Do not reach into the appliance if the agitator is

3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be moving.

exposed to the weather. 8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support

the weight, appliance is used near children.

5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never 9. Do not tamper with controls.
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is 10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

not grounded adequately and in accordance with attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
local and national codes. See installation instruc- mended in published user-repair instructions that

tions for grounding this appliance, you understand and have the skills to carry out.

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: 11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser-

a. Do not wash items that have been previously vice your washer.

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down

or explosive substances as they give off vapors completely and the locking screw tightened before
that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line the washer is operated.

dry any items containing these substances. 13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry

Any material on which you have used a cleaning place where children cannot reach them.

solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq- 14. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-
uids or solids, should not be placed in the washer etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
until all traces of these liquids or solids and their oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the

fumes have been removed, fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, 15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean- (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.
ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and Hazardous fumes can form.

wax removers.

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or particles can stick to fabrics washed in following

other flammable or explosive substances to the loads and cause skin irritation.
wash water. These substances give off vapors

that could ignite or explode. 17. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be ment.

produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS 18. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges,
been used for such a period, before using a wash- kinks, cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every

ing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn five years.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small

carded, remove the door to the washing compart-

Save These Instructions

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

Step Select Cycle NOT_: HEAVYandNORMALsettingsonall cycles

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will change agitation speeds during the wash time.

Press the control dial in and turn clockwise Youmay hear this change in speed. This is normal.
to the desired cycle. Pull the dial out to start

the washer.

OFF HEAVY •

RINSE NORMAL e• e

• • WHITES is designed to clean

LIGHT •• underwear, T-shirts and other

C O L O R S cotton sturdy items like towels

. sheets, jeans etc.

• NORMAL HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash

• HEAVY

RINSE time.

• NORMAL: 15 minutes of

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wash time.

• SPII_ LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash

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NORMAL time.

• "•, • • DELICATES is designed to clean items

COLORS is designed to clean colored items requiring a gentle wash action. Thi._

as well as dress shirts, dress pants, business would include blouses, nylons, linger•,
casual and poly/cotton to reduce wrinkling, and dress shirts.

HEAVY:"18 minutes of wash time. NORMAL: I5 minutes of wash an(

soak cleaning action.

NORMAL:- 12 minutes of wash time. LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash and soa]
LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time. cleaning action.

Step 0 Select Water Level WATERLEVE

LOAD SIZE iiii!iii!iilii_

Simply move the slide lever up or down to the RESET :

desired setting. Select models have an infinite 3/4 - Full ....... SUPER

slide lever that can be set anywhere from 1/2- 3/4 Full ....... LARGE

Super to Mini. If more water is needed once

the fill is complete, move the lever up to reset 1/3 - 1/2 Full ...... MEDIUM

and then to the proper setting. 1/4 Full ....

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REMEMBER: Items must CircUlatefreely for best results.

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