Maytag pav2300 User Manual

USER'S GUIDE

Congratulations on
your purchase of a Maytag

Perfornla I'lclothes washer[ Y_ur
satisfaction is very important to us.

Read this manual for best results. It con-
tains instructions to acquaint you wi tin proper

operating and maintenance procedures.

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In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide
packed with your clothes washer. It contains infor-

mation 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. It is designed to help you solve basic prob-

lems before consulting a servicer.

If you have questions, write us (include your model

number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR Center

P.O. 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-Spin Eastern Time)
Interne[: h ttp: //www.maytag.com

Form No. 575CM[3 Part No. 35-6181

Table of Contents

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

Operating Tips .................... 2

Controls at a Glance .............. 3-4

Special Features ................. 5-6

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

Before You Call .................... 7

Warranty ......................... 8

Guide de L'Utilisateur ............. 10

Guia del Usuario ................. 20

MCS Part No. 21001717

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using

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your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions carefully before using the washer.
Retain all instructkms for future reference.

2. Properly install and locate in accordance with the

Installation Instructions.

Must be properly grounded-See Installation Instructions.
Should anyone get an electric shock from the washer, dis

connect electrical power. Do not operate until it has been
repaired by a qualified service technician.

Install or store where it will not be exposed to tempera-
tures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power
supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements.

Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities.

ttave a qualified service technician install your washer.

3. 'Io prevent injury to children:
Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with the wash-

er.

Close supervision of chiktren is necessary when using the
washer.

When children are mature enough, instruct them in the
safe, correct use of the washer.

Keep all laundry aids out of the reach of children, prefer-
ablv in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids only as direct-
ed "by the manufacturer observing all warnings on con-

tainer labels.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the

washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic
sheet can create a chamber with inadequate ventilatkm.

Remove the door to the washing compartment before the
washer is removed from service or discarded.

4. Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is mov-
ing. The washer is equipped with a safety switch for your

protection. If action does not stop when the washer l'id is
opened during the spin cycle, disconnect the electrical

power to the washer. Do not operate the washer until it
has been repaired by a qualified technician.

5. Do not tamper with the controls.

6. rio prevent personal injury and damage to the washer, do

not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt
any servicing. Servking should be referred to a qualified

service technician.

7. Do not wash fiberglass articles unless recommended by
manu factuPer.

8. Flame resistant finishes - improper laundering could
remove them. Follow garment manufacturer's instruc-

tions carefully.

9. When moving, have the washer checked and properly
installed by a qualified technician.

10. 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.

Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flam-

mable or explosive substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not wash articles which have been previously cleaned,

washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol, turpen-

tine, or other flammable or explosive materials. 'I_hese

substances will be retained in articles, and articles
which still contain these flammable or explosive sub-

stances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Observe these precautions when using cleaning fluids,

spot or stain removers, etc. These products should be
labeled "nonflammable." Use according to manufactur-

ers directions in a well ventilated area or outdoors.
Thoroughly rinse articles by hand before placing them

in the washer. Some of these products - rust removers

for exainple = will damage components and the finish
of the washer.

Keep area around and underneath washer free from the

accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint,

paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable vapors

and liquids.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE! Under certain condi-

tions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water

system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
If tim hot water system has not been used for such a

period, before using the washer, turn on all the hot

water faucets and let the water flow from each faucet

for several minutes. This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas, As this gas is flammable, do not smoke

or use an open flame during this time.

Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil contami-

nated materials are incompletely washed, a carry-over
and buildup of the oil may contribute to a chemical

reaction (spontaneous combustion) that could cause a
load to catch fire by itself. This would be more likely to
happen if the load were left in the dryer after tumbling
stopped or if items were folded and stacked while

warm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Operating Tips

For detailed reformation on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips pamphleL

Detergent

• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For
best results, be sure detergent is added to the wash-

er BEFORE the load and be sure the wash water is

above 65 ° E

• Use the correct amount of detergent for the load size,

soil level and water conditions. Use more detergent if
you have hard water and very soiled loads.

if you have soft water or a lightly soiled load, use less

detergent. (See manufacturer's instructions.)

• Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.

Loading

• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the

top row of holes for a maximum load.

• Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agita-
tor.

• Mix large and small items for best circulation. Wash

bulky items like blankets separately.

• When laundering permanent press items or items of

delicate construction, washable woolens or loosely

knit items, never use less than the MEDIUM water

level setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling

and pulling of seams.

Additional Tips

• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle.

'lhese pauses are normal.

• 'Ihis washer is designed so that it will not spin when
the lid is open. It will, however, fill and agitate with

the lid open so water is available for pretreating

stains or diluting fabric softener.

• If you open the lid during a spin cycle, the washer
will stop. When the lid is closed and the control dial

pulled out, the washer will continue the cycle at the
point it was interrupted.