Maytag PAV3000AWW Use & Care Guide

PAV3000 5-Speed Select, Super Capacity Washq

USER'S GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase
of a Performa by Maytag clothes

washer! Your satisfaction is very important
to us.

Read this manual for best results. It contains
instructions to acquaint you with proper operating

and maintenance procedures.
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" Table of Contents

section in the back of this book. It is designed to
help you solve basic problems before consulting a

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

Should you have any questions about using your OperatingTips .................... 2

Performa by Maytag clothes washer, write to us. Be

sure to provide the model and serial numbers. Controls at a Glance .............. 3-4

Maytag Consumer Information Special Features ................. 5-6

403 W. 4th St. N. Care and Cleaning ................. 6

Newton, Iowa 50208

[phone] BeforeYouCall............ BackPage

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)

Internet: http://www.maytag.com

Important Safety Instructions

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

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

1. Read all instructions carefully before using the washer. 8. Flame resistant finishes - improper laundering
Retain all instructions for future reference, remove them. Follow garment manufacturer's in

2. Properly install and locate in accordance with the tions carefully.
Installation Instructions. 9. When moving, have the washer checked and pr_

Must be properly grounded-See Installation Instructions. installed by a qualified technician.
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. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other f
Install or store where it will not be exposed to tempera- mable or explosive substances to the wash water. _[

tures below freezing or exposed to the weather, substances give off vapors that could ignite or exp

Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power Do not wash articles which have been previously clee

supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements. washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry-clea

Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities, solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol, tu*

Have a qualified service technician install your washer, tine, or other flammable or explosive materials. "I

3. To prevent injury to children: which still contain these flammable or explosive
Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with the stances give off vapors that could ignite or explod
washer. Observe these precautions when using cleaning fl

Close supervision of children is necessary when using the spot or stain removers, etc. These products shoul
washer, labeled "nonflammable." Use according to manufa

When children are mature enough, instruct them in the ers directions in a well ventilated area or outd,
safe, correct use of the washer. Thoroughly rinse articles by hand before placing 1

Keep all laundry aids out of the reach of children, prefer- for example - will damage components and the f
ably in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids only as directed of the washer.

by the manufacturer observing all warnings on container

labels. Keep area around and underneath washer free fron
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the

washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable va
sheet can create a chamber with inadequate ventilation, and liquids.

Remove the door to the washing compartment before the Hydrogen gas is explosive and under certain condit
washer is removed from service or discarded, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water sy

4. Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is water system has not been used for such ape
moving. The washer is equipped with a safety switch for before using the washer, turn on all the hot v

your protection. If action does not stop when the washer faucets and let the water flow from each faucet for
lid is opened during the spin cycle, disconnect the electri- eral minutes. This will release any accumulated h}

cai power to the washer. Do not operate the washer until gen gas. As this gas is flammable, do not smoke o:
it has been repaired by a qualified technician, an open flame during this procedure.

5. Do not tamper with the operating controls. Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil cont

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD

substances will be retained in articles, and ari

in the washer. Some of these products - rust remt

accumulation of combustible materials, such as

that has not been used for two weeks or more. If th,

6. To prevent personal injury and damage to the washer, do nated materials are incompletely washed, a carry-
not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt and buildup of the oil may contribute to a chei

any servicing. Servicing should be referred to a qualified load to catch fire by itself. This would be more lik_
service technician, happen if the load were left in the dryer after tuml

7. Do not wash fiberglass articles unless recommended by stopped or if items were folded and stacked
manufacturer, warm.

reaction (spontaneous combustion) that could cal

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Operating Tips

For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips pamphlet.

Detergent

• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For flk-J,s_
best results, be sure detergent is added to the
washer BEFORE the load and be sure the wash

water is above 65° F.

• 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 o oo ° o °

detergent. (See manufacturer's instructions.) °o_ °oOo°o°

• Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.

• For best results, add the detergent to the washtub

before adding the load.

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Loading

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

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 _ ; _-'_',_'_' / I ]" _-
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. • If you open the lid during a spin cycle, the wash_

These pauses are normal, will stop. When the lid is closed and the control di_

• This washer is designed so that it will not spin when pulled out, the washer will continue the cycle at tl_

the lid is open. It will, however, fill and agitate with point it was interrupted.
the lid open so water is available for pretreating

stains or diluting fabric softener.