Maytag SL-3 User Manual

MAYTAG NEPTUNE™ SUPER STACK SL-3

GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Welcome.....................	Inside Cover
	Safety Instructions.....................		1-2
«	Washer Controls At
	A Glance		3-5
	Washer Features.......................		6-10
	Replacing the Washer Light 11
	Reversing the Clothes
	Washer Door...............................		11
	Dryer Controls At
	A Glance..................................		12-13
	Dryer Operating Tips..................		14
	Dryer Exhaust Tips......................		15
	Replacing the Drum Light...		16
	Reversing the Dryer Door....		16
	Water Use.....................................		17
	Care and Cleaning.......................		17
	Storing the Maytag
	Neptune" Super Stack.................		17
	Washer Operating
	Sounds..........................................		18
	Before You Call......................		19-21
	Warranty..........................	Back Page

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Neptune Super Stack Model: ML2000

Welcome

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag Neptune™ Super Stack! Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

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

In addition, you will find a Laundering Tips guide packed with your washer. It contains information on rec­ ommended laundering procedures, stain removal and special laundering situations.

Save time and monev. If something should wrong, we suggest consulting the “Before You Call” section m the back of this

book. It is designed to help you solve basic problems before consulting a servicer.

However, should you need assistance in the future, it is helpful to;

1) Have complete model and serial number identifica­ tion of your washer and dryer. Record these numbers below for easy access.

Model Number ___________________________

Serial Number ____________________________

Date of Purchase_________________________

Model and

Serial Number

Location

2) Important: keep this guide and the sales reciept in a safe place for future reference. Proof of original pur­ chase date is needed for warranty service.

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 1-888-462-9824 USA & CANADA 1-800-688-2080 TTY USA (For deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired) Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time Internet: http://www.maytag.com

For service and warranty information, see back page.

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the stacked washer and dryer without revising this guide.

Llame al telefono 1-800-688-9900 (USA)/ 1-800-688-2002 (Canada) si desea instrucciones en Español de este folleto numero de pieza 16009835.

Important Safety Notice and Instructions

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn cus­ tomers of potential exposures to such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burn­ ing of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.

A UMRJIfliVG — For your safety the

Information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property dam­ age, personal injury or death.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch.

•Do not use any phone in your building.

•	Clear	the room,		building	or	area of
	all occupants.
•	Immediately		call	your gas		supplier
	from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
	gas supplier's instructions.
•	If you cannot reach your gas					suppli­
	er, call the fire department.
Installation		and	service must		be per­
formed by a qualified installer,						service
agency or the gas supplier.						^

Appliances with the (|) symbol on the data plate have been listed with Underwriters’ Eaboratories, Inc. Those with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have been cer­ tified by the CSA Testing Eaboratories as complying with Canadian Standards Association requirements. Gas dryers with an AGA symbol on the data plate have been design certified with the American Gas Association; those with a CGA symbol on the data plate have been approved by the Canadian Gas Association. Nevertheless, 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 appli­ ance and always exercise care when using it.

A WARNING — Do not place into your dryer items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant amounts of these oils. The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spontaneous ignition increases when the items containing veg­ etable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your clothes dryer, can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard.

All washed and unwashed fabrics that con­ tain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dan­ gerous. Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but will not eliminate, the hazard. Always use the "cool down" cycle for these items to reduce the items' temperature. Never remove these items from the clothes dryer while hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the "cool do wn '■ cycl e. Never pi I e or stack th ese items when they are hot. ^ ^

Important Safety Instructions

^WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following;

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

a. Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gaso­ line, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explo­ sive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line dry any items contain­ ing these substances.

Any material on which you have used a cleaning sol­ vent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the appliance until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.

These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gaso­ line, 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 EXPLO­ SIVE. 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.

d.Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion,

e.Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may con­ tribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

3.Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close super\’ision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

4.Before the appliance is removed from seiv-ice or discard­ ed, remove the door to the clothes washer and clothes dryer compartment.

5.Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum is mov­ ing,

6.Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

7.Do not tamper with controls.

8.Do not repair or replace any part of tire appliance or

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

9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate stat­ ic unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

10.Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load.

11.Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surround­ ing areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.

12.The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned yearly by qualified sendee personnel.

13.This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not ground­ ed adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See Installation Instructions for grounding this appliance.

14.Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your appliance.

15.Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them.

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

17.Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small parti­ cles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

18.Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.

19.As with any equipment using electricity and havring mov­ ing parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appli­ ance safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using it.

Washer Controls At A Glance

Step J Select Wash/Rinse Water Temperatures

Press the appropriate button to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Follow the garment care label for best results. Use the chart below as a guide.

	WASH/RINSE TEMPS				LOAD TYPE
	Hot/Cold		White and heavily soiled,
			color-fast items
	Warm/Warm		Some delicate and color-
			fast items
	Warm/Cold		M o d e r a t e l y s o i l e d ,
			colored items; most Easy
			Care/Permanent Press items
			Brightly colored, lightly
	Cold/Cold		soiled items; washable
			woolens

REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures below 65" F, deter­	WASH/RINS2
gents do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels define cold
water as up to 85° E

Step fF' Select Options lit desired)

Press the appropriate button(s) to select one or more options.

	OPTION	USE
		Removes more water from a
	Max Extract	load during spin. Use for jeans,
		towels and bedding.
		Provides an additional rinse near
	Extra	the end of the cycle to more com­
	Rinse	pletely remove laundry additives,
		perfumes, etc.
	Signal	Provides an audible signal upon
		the completion of a cycle.
	Reset	Cancels any or all previously
		selected options.

OPTCONS

Step U Select Cycle

Rotate the control dial clockwise to the desired cycle. The triangle symbol, ▲, is the appropriate setting for the majority of loads for most effective cleaning.

EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS - Designed to minimize wrinkling and tangling by using a slightly reduced tumble pattern and decreased spin speed.

Load Type: Bmss shins, dress pants, poly/cotton blend clothing.

HEAVYUsed for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Approx, cycle time 45 min.

A - Used for most loads. Approximately .17 ininutes to complete the cycle. .

LIGHT - Used for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Approx, cycle time 32 min.

REGULAR - Designed for durable ilenis. Tumbles more often and has a greater spin speed for belter water extraction.

¡.oad Type: Jeans, towels, bedding.

PREWASH - hxtends the wash time by 9 imnutes to clean very heavily soiled loads. Add 1 1/2 times (he amount of

. .detergent. . . .

HEAVYUsed for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Approx, cycle time 46 min.

A - Used for most loads. y\pproximalely 40 minutes to complete the cycle.

LIGHT - Used lor cleaning lightly soiled loads. Approx, cycle time 35 min.

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¡AHid Type: Dress skirts, blouses, nylons, sheer or lacy garments.

HEAVYUsed lor cleaning heavily soiled loads. А]зргох. cycle time 45 min. :

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LIGHT - Used for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Approx, cycle time 34min.

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The washer and dryer can operate at the same time or independently of each other.

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

Step J Load the Clothes Washer

The tub can be loaded completely full with dry unfolded clothes. However, do not pack the tub tightly.

Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and pos­ sibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load.

When washing big bulky items, such as a rug, that do not till the tub completely, a few towels may be added for best performance.

To load a forgotten item immediately after the clothes washer has started, press the START/STOP button. The door will remain unlocked for approxi­ mately 3 minutes into the start of the cycle. Add the

item(s), close the door and press the START/STOP button to resume the cycle.

Once the door has locked, it is possible to load a forgotten item. Press the START/STOP button and wait approximately 2 minutes for the “Door Locked” indicator to turn off. Open the door, add the item(s), close the door and press the START/STOP button to resume the cycle.

Add laundry detergent on top of the load in the tub and additives to the dispensers (See Detergent page 6).

Step Start Your Maytag Neptune™ Washer

Close the washer door.

Push the START/STOP button.

The washer has started when the ON light is lit and

an audible tone is heard.

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The wash cycle is complete when the control dial points to "'OFF” and ■ the “Door Locked” light is no longer lit. The door should open easily.

Indicator Lights

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•DOOR LOCKED - Lights whenever the door of the clothes washer is locked and unable to open. The door can be unlocked by pressing the START/STOP button to stop the clothes washer. It may take approximately 2 minutes for the door to be unlocked.

•ON - Indicates when the clothes washer is operating.

Washer Features

Detergent

Your Maytag Neptune'“ stacked washer is designed to use a high efficiency laundry detergent or lanndry deter­ gent normally used with top loading washers,

•For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency deter­ gent specially formulated for front load washers such as Tide FIE or Wisk HE*. To identify this type of detergent, look for the High Efficiency symbol shown to the right.

•If you are unable to locate the High Efficiency laun­ dry detergent products in your area, you will achieve successful cleaning results with laundry detergent normally used in top loading washers.

Adding Detergent

Either liquid or granular detergent may be used to wash clothes. Follow the directions on the box or bottle to determine the appropriate amount of detergent. Ponr the detergent directly on top of the load in the tub.

If color-safe bleach is to be used, it should be added on top of the load with detergent for best results.

Jf using the “PRE WASH” setting, measure 1 1/2 times the amount of detergent.

Automatic Dispensers

There are two automatic dispensing compartments. One holds liquid chlorine bleach and the other holds liquid fabric softener. The laundry additives can be added to their respective dispenser compartments. They will be dispensed at the appropriate time for the most effective cleaning and softening.