Maytag PAVT915AWW User Manual [en, fr, es]

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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Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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Using the Controls – 2 Speed Combo Models

STEP 1 STEP 2

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

ersize

Note: Items must circulate freely for best results.

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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

Control features vary by model.

CYCLE TIME WASH/RINSE

(min.) TEMPS

Regular

Permanent

Press

Delicates

14 10

6 2

8 4

6 2

Hot/Cold

Warm/Cold

Cold/Cold

Warm/Cold

Cold/Cold

STEP 3

Pull Control Dial Out to Start

You may stop the washer at any time by simply pushing the control dial in. Therefore it is possible to obtain a non-agitated soak or to shorten, skip or repeat any par pushed

in (off position) when you change the setting.

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Note: Do not attempt to turn the control dial

counterclockwise. Damage to the timer will result.

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Using the Controls – 3 Speed Combo Models

STEP 1 STEP 2

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 nece adjust the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the water level, turn the control to back to the de

ssary, due to bulky fabrics, to

sired setting.

R LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE

Mini

Small 1/4 - 1/3

Med 1/3 – 1/2

Large 1/2 – 2/3

ersize

Note: Items must circulate freely for be

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Select Wash/Rinse Temperature

Your washer gives you a choice of hot, warm or cold water for washing and cold or warm water for rinsing. Use the chart below as a guide.

H/RINSE LOAD TYPE

WAS

TEMPS

Hot/Cold

Warm/Warm

arm/Cold

Cold/Cold

Note: In wash water temperature

detergents labels define cold water as up to 85

White and heavily soiled, color-fast items.

Moderately soiled, colored items. Moderately soiled, colored items;

most wrinkle-free items. Brightly colored, lightly soiled

items; washable woolens.

s below 60

do not dissolve well or clean well. Care

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STEP 3

Select Options (if desired)

Extra Rinse

When the knob is in the on position, an additional rinse at the end of the Regular cycle is provided to more completely remove laundry additive perfumes, etc.

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STEP 4

Select Cycle

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T and turn it to the the number of minutes needed for the wash load in the Regular, Permanent Press or Delicates cycles.

Regular Cycle

Provides normal agitation and normal spin speeds to wash cottons and heavily soiled items.

Permanent Press Cycle

Provides normal agitation speed for the first six minute wash cycle to protect wrinkle-free fabrics. Spin speed will be normal to reduce water retention.

ycle, push the control dial

right (clockwise) until the pointer is at

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ation for the rest of the

STEP 5

Pull Control Dial Out to Start

You may stop the washer at any time by simply pushing the control dial in. Therefore it is possible to obtain a non-agitated soak or to shorten, skip or repeat any part of a cycle. The control dial must be pushed in (off position) when you change the setting.

Note: Do not attempt to turn the control dial

counterclockwise. Damage to the timer will re

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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.

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.

•

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.

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Additional Tips

• During the spin, it is possible for the load to become unevenly distributed in the tub. If this happens, push in the control dial, open the lid, redistribute the load, close the lid and restart the washer. The spin will resume at the point it was interrupted.

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

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

will not agitate or

, fill with

• If you open the lid during a spin cycle, the washer will stop. When the lid is closed and the washer is restarted, the washer will continue the cycle at the

point it was interrupted.

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Special Features

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches your wash load.

To use, follow these steps:

1. Measure liquid chlorine bleach carefully, following the instructions on the bottle.

Pour liquid chlorine bleach into bleach dispenser before adding the load. Avoid

splashing or over-filling the dispenser.

Fabric Softener Dispenser

The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle.

To use, follow these steps:

1. Pour a measured amount of fabric softener into the dispenser to fill line only.

2. If fabric softener comes below line, add warm water.

If it is necessary to clean the dispenser:

1. Pull the dispenser off of the top of the agitator.

2. Soak for one hour in sink or container in hot water and dishwashing liquid.

3. Hold hands over top and bottom of dispenser and shake to loosen buildup.

4. Rinse with clean, hot water.

5. Repeat process if necessary. Replace dispenser on agitator.

Do not use dishwashing liquid inside the washer. Oversudsing

can occur.

Notes:

• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the wash tub. It is a

ful chemic

power such as tearing or color loss, if not used properly.

If you prefer to use color-safe, non-chlorine

• bleach, pour it into the wash tub with your detergent. the bleach dispenser

al and can cause fabric damage,

Do not pour non-chlorine bleaches into

Automatic Lint Filtering System

The Lint Filtering System does not require cleaning.

Wash and rinse water is filtered and re-filtered continuously to trap lint shed by most fabrics during the agitation cycle before it can be redeposited on the wash load. The engineered hole design on the wash basket in conjunction with water flow produced by the agitator, traps lint away from the clothes between the inner wash basket and the outer tub. Lint is automatically flushed from the washer during the spin cycle.

Safety Spin

If for any reason you open the washer lid when the washer is in a spin or extract period, the operation will immediately stop. This is for your personal safety. If your washer does not stop, call your service technician

hen the lid is closed, the operation will

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Unbalanced Spin Load Compensator

Your new washer is designed to handle out-of-balance loads without shutting down or interrupting the washing cycle.

For this reason, the cycle will always be completed. If heavier fabrics in such out-of-balance loads should ever contain excessive moisture at the completion of the cycle, redistribute the clothes in the washer and reset the control dial for the final spin period.

Care & Cleaning

1. After washing, leave the lid open until the interior is dry.

Check hoses to be sure there are no kinks or knots.

3. Your washer should not be installed where temperature the washer could re

4. To clean, occasionally wipe exterior with a clean damp sponge or cloth. plastic parts.

5. Lifetime lubrication is done at the factory, so your washer never needs to be oiled or greased.

Do not lay heavy or sharp objects on top of your washer.

7. The top of the washer should not be used for removing stains from garments. Some stain removers, such as rust remover

s will go below freezing, as damage to

sult.

Do not use polish on

, will mar the finish.

Overload Protector

A built-in protector automatically shuts off the washer motor in case of an overload. This can occur if:

• The load being washed is too heavy.

• Too many appliances are plugged into the line operating your washer.

• A low voltage condition exists on the line.

• Lid is opened and closed repeatedly.

The overload protector permits the washer to start again when the motor has cooled to a safe operating temperature.

If the motor stops repeatedly, call your service technician.

Cleaning the Interior

Clean the interior of the washer periodic any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew or bacteria residue that may remain in the washer as a result of washing clothes. We recommend t every 60 to 120 days to clean and freshen your washer interior. The frequency with which the washer should be cleaned and freshened depends on factors such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil or bacteria being run through your washer, or the use of cold water. Failure to follow these instructions may result in unsatisfactory conditions, including unpleasant odor and/or permanent stains on the washer or washload.

To clean and freshen the washer interior:

1. Add a measured amount of chlorine bleach to the

bleach dispenser, following package directions.

2. Add 1/4 cup of detergent to the tub.

aking the following steps

ally to remove

Remove pins, buckles or other sharp objects from clothes to prevent scratching interior parts.

Clothe

10. Bleach, detergent, solvents, etc. spilled on the top of your washer that are allowed to remain will remove the glossy finish. Remove all spills with a damp, soft cloth.

11. If you close your home for the winter, have a service technician drain the washer. Unplug cord from electric

s should not be stored in washer.

al outlet and disconnect hose

s from faucet

Run the washer without a load through a complete

3. cycle using hot water.

4. Repeat the process if necessary.

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Won’t Fill

Won’t Agitate

Won’t Spin or Drain

Load is Wet

Stops

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.

• Turn both faucets on fully.

• Straighten inlet hoses.

• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Make sure the lid is completely closed.

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer.

• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a home drain restriction, call for drain service.

• Close lid and re

start the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin unless the lid is closed.

• Suds lock – caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a low-sudsing detergent.

• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and restart the washer. Check for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.

• A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.

• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Close lid and restart the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.

• This may be a pause in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.

Leaks Water

Is Noisy

Fills with the Wrong Temperature Water

Cycle Selector Advances Through Off

or further assistance, call Customer A

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

• Make sure hose connections are tight.

• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.

• Avoid extended soaking – soak for 30 minutes or less.

• Avoid overloading.

• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.

• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.

Operating sounds will vary depending on agit

•

• Turn both faucets

on fully.

ation speed.

• If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and not between settings.

• Make sure temperature selection is correct.

Make sure hose

•

s are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure water supply is

regulated correctly. Flush water line before filling washer.

• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49° C) hot water at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.

• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.

• Extra Rinse (select models) is selected.

ssistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada.

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