Maytag PAVT-5 User Manual

PAVT-5

Use & Care Guide

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions 1-2

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the Controls

3 Speed (10 cycles) . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

3 Speed (13 cycles) . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Special Features . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Service Information . . . . . . . .11

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Important Safety Instructions

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Installer: Please leave this guide with this
appliance.

Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for
future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled
check as proof of purchase.

Have complete model and serial number
identification of your appliance. This is located on
the back center of the control panel. Record these
numbers below for easy access.

Model Number _______________________________

Serial Number ________________________________

Date of Purchase______________________________

In our continuing effor
performance of our appliances, it may be necessary
to make changes to the appliance without revising
this guide.

Note: When writing or calling about a service
problem, please include the following information:

our name, address and telephone number;

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b. Model number and serial number;
c. Name and address of your dealer or engineer;
d. A clear de
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt)

scription of the problem you are having;

t to improve the quality and

What You Need to Know About
Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining or operating appliance.

Always contact the manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.

. Common

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD

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.

Do not wash articles which have been previously
cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents,
alcohol, turpentine, or other flammable or explosive
materials. These substances will be retained in
articles, and articles which still contain these
flammable or explosive substances 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
manufacturers’ directions in a well ventilated area or
outdoors. Thoroughly rinse articles by hand before
placing them in the washer
– rust removers, for example – 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.

ROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE!

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conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for two weeks
or more. If the 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 minute
accumulated hydrogen gas. As this gas is
flammable,
during this time.

Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil
contaminated materials are incompletely washed, a

arry-over and buildup of the oil may contribute to a

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be more likely to happen if the load were left in the
dryer after tumbling stopped or if items were folded
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CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
or personal injury when using your washer, follow
basic safety precautions, including 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.
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not
grounded adequately and in accordance with local
and national codes. See installation instructions for
grounding this appliance.

6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

Do not wash items that have been previously

a.

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
liquids or solids,
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
cleaners, 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.

Under cer

c.

produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYD

XPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been

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used for such a period, before using a washer or
combination washer-dryer
faucets and let the water flow from each for

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should not be placed in the

ain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

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, turn on all hot water

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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.

d. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with

vegetable 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.

7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator

is moving.

Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in

8.
front of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary
when the appliance is used near children and pets.

9.

Do not tamper with controls.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

10.
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in published user-repair instructions
that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to
service your washer. Service is to be done only by
qualified service personnel.

12. The agit
removed, it must be replaced by pushing down
completely and the locking screw tightened before
the washer is operated.

13. Keep all laundry aids such as detergents, bleach, etc.,
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Use laundry aids only as directed by the
manufacturer. Observe all warnings on container labels.

14. Keep the 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.

15.

Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
(such as vinegar or rust remover) in the s
Hazardous fumes can form.

16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
particles can stick to fabrics washed in following
loads and c

17. For flame resistant finishes - follow garment
manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Improper
laundering could remove the finish.

18. Before the appliance is removed from service or
disc

19. 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.

ator

should not be removed. If the agitator is

ame wash.

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arded, remove the door to the washing compar

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tment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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perating tips

Operating Tips

Detergent

• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For
best results, be sure detergent is added to the
washer BEFORE the load and be sure the wash
water is above 60

• 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

For best results add the detergent to the washtub

•
before adding the load.

• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
top row of holes for a maximum load.

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F (16° C).

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Do not wrap large items like sheets around the

ator.

agit

• Mix large and small items for best circulation. W
bulky items like blankets separately.

• When laundering wrinkle-free items or items of

ate construction, washable woolens or loosely

delic
knit items, never use le
level setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling
and pulling of seams.

Close lid c

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arefully to avoid slamming.

ss than the Medium water

ash

Additional Tips

During the spin, it is possible for the load to become

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unevenly distributed in the tub. If this happens, push
in the control dial, open the lid, redistribute the load,

he spin will

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close the lid and re
resume at the point it was interrupted.

• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal.

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• This washer is designed so that it
spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with the
lid open so water is available for pretreating st
diluting fabric softener.

If you open the lid during a spin c

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will stop. W
re

started, the washer will continue the cycle at the

point it was interrupted.

hen the lid is closed and the washer is

will not agitate or

ains or

ycle, the washer

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