Maytag MAV5057 User Manual

Oversized Capacity Plus Washer MA\

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Welcome
Safety instructions
Controls At A Glance

Operating Tips................................4-5

Care and Cleaning
Storing the Washer
Before You Call

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MAYTAG

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Models; MAV5000 • MAV5057

Welcome,

Welcome and congratulations

on your purchase of a Maytag
clothes washer. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to

us.

Read this guide 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. 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 in the back of this

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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:

2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales rec

in a safe place for future reference. Proof of o)
nal purchase date is needed for warranty servict

If you have questions, write us (include your me
number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR* Center
P.0, 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

For service and warranty information, see back page.

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

NOTE: in pur continuing effort to improve the quaUn.
our appliances, it may be necessary to make change:
the appliance without revising this guide.

Important Safety Instructions

À WAKMING ■— To rèduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damepe or injury

to persons when using your appliance^ fplloyv basic precautions^ incliiding the following:

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 instruc
tions 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, dry-cleaning 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 liq

uids 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 clean
ers, 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

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
been used for such a period, before using a wash
ing 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.

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 recom
mended in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out.

11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser
vice 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 veg
etable 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 dis
carded, remove the door to the washing compart
ment.

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.

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Controls At A Glance

Step Select Cycle

Press the control dial in and turn clockwise
to the desired cycle. Pull the dial out to start
the washer.

HEAVY

RINSE

COLORS

• LIGHT,
NORMAL

HEAVY

LIGHT

:ATES

NORMAL

LIGHT

NOTE: HEAVY and NORMAL settings on all cycles
will change agitation speeds during the wash time.

You may hear this change in speed. This is normal.

WHITES is designed to clean

underwear, T-shirts and other
cotton sturdy items like towels,
sheets, jeans etc.

HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash

: time.

NORMAL: 15 minutes of

wash time.

LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash

time.

COLORS is designed to clean colored items

as well as dress shirts, dress paiUs, business
casual and poly/cotton to reduce wrinkling.

HEAVY'18 minutes of wash time.
NORMAL: 12 minutes of wash time.

LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time,

Step Select Water Level

Simply move the slide lever up or down to the
desired setting. Select models have an infinite

slide lever that can be set anywhere from
Super to Mini. If more water is needed once

the fill is complete, move the lever up to reset

and then to the proper setting.

HELICATES is designed to clean items

requiring a gentle wash action. This
would include blouses, nylons, lingerie
and dress shirts, :

NORMAL; 15 minutes of wash and

soak cleaning action.

I.IGHT: 9 minutes of wash and soak

cleaning action.

WATER LEVE

LOAD SIZE

RESET

3/4 - Full

1/2 - 3/4 Full
1/3 - 1/2 Full

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SUPER
large

MINI

REMEMBER: Items must circulate fireely jor p^t resuUs.