Maytag SAV-1 User Manual
SAV-1Maytag Clothes Washer
Congratulations on
your purchase of a 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 information 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 problems 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–8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storing the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide de L’Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Guía del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
USER’S GUIDE
Form No. B/11/02 Part No. 2200533 MCS Part No. 27001032 ©2002 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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. 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, drycleaning 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.
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.
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced in a hot water system that has not been used for
2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow from each for 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.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is
moving.
8. Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in front of
the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is used near children and pets.
9. Do not tamper with controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important safety instructions
11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
your washer.
12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator is
removed, it must be replaced by pushing down completely and the locking screw tightened before the washer is operated.
13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place
where children cannot reach them.
14. 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.
15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such
as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
17. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.
18. 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using
your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
Recognize safety symbols,
words, labels
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
What you need to know about
safety instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating
appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Operating tips
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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 agitator.
• 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.
• For best results add the detergent to the washtub
before adding the load.
• Close lid carefully to avoid slamming.
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 knob, open the lid, redistribute the
load, close the lid and pull out the control knob. The
spin will resume at the point it was interrupted.
• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal.
For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips pamphlet.
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 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
detergent. (See manufacturer’s instructions.)
•Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.
• This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or
spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with
the lid open so water is available for pretreating
stains or diluting fabric softener.
• If you open the lid during a cycle, the washer will
stop. When the lid is closed and the control knob
pulled out, the washer will continue the cycle at the
point it was interrupted.
Step 3
Step 1
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REMEMBER: Items must circulate freely for best results.
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cold/Cold
REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures below 65° F, detergents do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels define
cold water as up to 85° F.
Controls at a glance
Select Temperature
Turn the Wash/Rinse Temperature knob to the desired
water temperatures. Follow the garment care label for
best results. Use the chart below as a guide.
Select Load Size
Turn the Load Size knob to the setting that matches the
size of the load.
If more water is needed once the fill is complete, turn
the knob to reset and then to the proper setting.
WASH/RINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE
Step 2
Extra Rinse (if desired)
Provides an additional rinse near the end of the cycle to
more completely remove laundry additives, perfumes, etc.
White and heavily soiled,
color-fast items
Moderately soiled,
colored items
Moderately soiled,
colored items;
most permanent press items
Brightly colored, lightly soiled
items; washable woolens
Super
Large
Medium
Small
Mini
3/4 – Full
1/2 – 3/4 Full
1/3 – 1/2 Full
1/4 – 1/3 Full
1/4 Full
WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE
Step 6
Step 5
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Select Cycle
To select a cycle, push the control dial IN and turn it to
the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at the number
of minutes desired for the wash load.
Regular Cycle
For regular fabrics, select the cycle time and turn the
Wash/Spin Speed dial to Regular/Fast/Fast. For maximum cleaning set the dial at 18.
Permanent Press Cycle
This cycle provides up to 12 minutes of agitation.
Depending on the load, select either the
Regular/Fast/Fast or Perm. Press/Fast/Slow wash/
spin speed.
Gentle Cycle
The Gentle Cycle provides approximately 10 minutes
of agitation and soaking to help remove stains.
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.
See Laundering Tips for proper washing procedures,
stain removal, and special laundering situations.
Sturdy fabrics needing maximum water extraction.
Sturdy fabrics needing a slower spin speed because of wrinkling.
Delicate fabrics needing
slower spin speed because
of clothing construction.
Regular
Fast/Fast
Perm. Press
Fast/Slow
Gentle
Slow/Slow
WASH/SPIN SPEEDS WASH/SPIN SPEEDS
Select Wash/Spin Speed
Your washer has selectable wash and spin speed combinations.
Step 4
Soak Only
There will be a brief period of agitation followed by a
soak. Soaking should be no longer than 30 minutes. The
control dial must be advanced manually to a spin or a
wash setting.
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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.
2.Add the bleach to the dispenser before adding the
load. Avoid splashing or over-filling the dispenser.
NOTE:
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the wash tub. It is a powerful
chemical and can cause fabric damage, 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. Do not
pour non-chlorine bleaches into the bleach dispenser.
Pour liquid chlorine bleach into
bleach dispenser.
Special Features
Fabric Softener Dispenser
This dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow
these steps:
1. Pour a measured amount of desired liquid into
the dispenser to fill line only.
2. If liquid comes below line, add warm water.
NOTE:
• Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This
will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.
• Never pour fabric softener directly on the load. It
will leave spots and stains.
•Use the dispenser for liquid fabric softeners only.
Pour liquid fabric softener into cup and
dilute with warm water.
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Care and Cleaning
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s
washing. This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage
from escaping water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other
spills as they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth and glass
cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning
pads.
Cabinet – clean with soap and water followed with an
appliance wax, if desired.
Lint Filter – it is self-cleaning and requires no mainte-
nance. The filter is located under the agitator on the
bottom of the washtub.
During the wash and rinse
portion of the cycle, lint is
collected on the filter. Then
during the spin and drain
the filter is cleaned automatically.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
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.
6. Replace dispenser on agitator.
Do not use dishwashing liquid
inside the washer. Oversudsing can
occur.
Storing the Washer
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare
the washer for storage as follows:
• Select Regular, 12 minutes, and add one cup of chlorine bleach OR white vinegar to a full load of water
without clothes. Run the washer through a complete
cycle. (Do not mix bleach and vinegar in the same
wash. Hazardous fumes can form.)
•Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
• Advance the cycle control knob to Spin and lower
the drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in
the drain hose.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and
leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside
the tub.
Interior – hard water deposits may be removed, if
needed, using a recommended cleaner labeled washer safe.
The interior of the washer should be cleaned periodically to remove dirt, soil, odor or bacteria residue that
may remain in the washer as a result of washing
clothes. We recommend taking the following steps
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.
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.
3. Run the washer through a complete cycle using
hot water.
4. Repeat the process if necessary.
Before You Call
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For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures,
see the enclosed Laundry Tips brochure.
Won’t Fill
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
Won’t Agitate
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.
Won’t Spin or Drain
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• Suds lock – caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a low-sudsing detergent.
Load is Wet
• Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and pull knob out. 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.
Stops
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer.
• Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
Leaks Water
• 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.
Is Noisy
• Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.
• Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.
Cont.
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For further assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance:
U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
Fills with the Wrong Temperature Water
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• If equipped with a temperature selector knob, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and not between settings.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure hoses 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.
Cycle Selector Advances Through Off
• Extra Rinse is selected.
Notes
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