Maytag PAVT910AWW Owner’s Manual

Clothes

Washer

Use & Care Guide

PAVT-2

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions 1-2

Using the Controls

2 Speed Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3 Speed Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Service & Warranty . . . . . . . . 11

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Guía de uso y cuidado . . . . . 24

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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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.

Model Number _______________________________

Serial Number ________________________________

Date of Purchase______________________________

If you have questions, call: Customer Assistance

1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. 1-800-688-2002 Canada (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com

U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-8

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

For service information, see page 11.

00-688-2080.

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. Common sense, c installing, maintaining or operating appliance.

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

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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, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

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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.

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 instructions 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 liquids 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 cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Using the Controls – 2 Speed Combo Models

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Select Water Level

Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate freely during agitation.

It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the water level, turn the control to back to the desired setting.

WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE

Mini 1/4 Full Med 1/4 – 1/2

Large 1/2 – 3/4

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Select Cycle and Water Temperature

To select a cycle and water temperature, push the control dial in (off position) and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at the number of minute load in the Regular, Permanent Press or Delicates cycles. All rinses are cold water.

Regular Cycle

Used to wash Cottons and heavily soiled items.

Permanent Press Fabrics Cycle

Used to minimize wrinkles with a cool-down spray rinse following the wash.

Delicates Cycle

Used for items requireing delicate wash action. The washer will fill, them agitate and soak alternately.

s and water temperature needed for the wash

Note: In wash water temperatures below 60

detergents do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels define cold water as up to 85

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