NEC PAV-1 User Manual

PAV-1

USER’S GUIDE

Oversized Capacity Plus Washer

Congratulations on
your purchase of a Maytag
Performa

™

clothes washer! Your

satisfaction is very important to us.
Read this manual for best results. It con-

tains 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Operating Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Controls at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Care and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guide de L’Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Guía del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Form No. B/11/02 Part No. 35-6650 MCS Part No. 21001717 ©2002 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.

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1. Read all instructions carefully before using the washer.
Retain all instructions for future reference.

2. Properly install and locate in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.

Must be properly grounded-See Installation Instructions.
Should anyone get an electric shock from the washer, dis-

connect electrical power. Do not operate until it has been
repaired by a qualified service technician.

Install or store where it will not be exposed to tempera­tures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power
supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements.

Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities.
Have a qualified service technician install your washer.

3. To prevent injury to children:
Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with the wash-

er.
Close supervision of children is necessary when using the

washer.
When children are mature enough, instruct them in the

safe, correct use of the washer.
Keep all laundry aids out of the reach of children, prefer-

ably in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids only as direct­ed by the manufacturer observing all warnings on con­tainer labels.

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic
sheet can create a chamber with inadequate ventilation.

Remove the door to the washing compartment before the
washer is removed from service or discarded.

4. Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is mov­ing. The washer is equipped with a safety switch for your
protection. If action does not stop when the washer lid is
opened during the spin cycle, disconnect the electrical
power to the washer. Do not operate the washer until it
has been repaired by a qualified technician.

5. Do not tamper with the controls.

6. To prevent personal injury and damage to the washer, do
not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt
any servicing. Servicing should be referred to a qualified
service technician.

7. Do not wash fiberglass articles unless recommended by
manufacturer.

8. Flame resistant finishes – improper laundering could
remove them. Follow garment manufacturer’s instruc­tions carefully.

Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flam-

mable 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. Some of these products – 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.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE! Under certain condi-

tions, 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 minutes. This will release any 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 contami-

nated materials are incompletely washed, a carry-over
and buildup of the oil may contribute to a chemical
reaction (spontaneous combustion) that could cause a
load to catch fire by itself. This would be more likely to
happen if the load were left in the dryer after tumbling
stopped or if items were folded and stacked while
warm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

9. When moving, have the washer checked and properly
installed by a qualified technician.

10. 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: FIRE HAZARD

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using
your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

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.

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.

Additional Tips

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

• This washer is designed so that it will not spin when
the lid is open. It will, however, fill and agitate with
the lid open so water is available for pretreating
stains or diluting fabric softener.

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.

• If you open the lid during a spin cycle, the washer
will stop. When the lid is closed and the control dial
pulled out, the washer will continue the cycle at the
point it was interrupted.

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.

Recognize safety symbols,
words, labels

WARNING

CAUTION

Step 2 Step 1

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Oversize

Large

Medium

Mini

3/4 – Full
1/2 – 3/4 Full
1/4 – 1/2 Full

1/4 Full

REMEMBER: Items must circulate freely for best results.

WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE

White and heavily soiled,
color-fast items

Delicate items
Moderately soiled,

colored items;
most permanent press items

Brightly colored, lightly soiled
items; washable woolens

Hot/Cold

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.

Warm/Warm

Controls at a Glance

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.

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 RESET and then back to
the desired setting.

WASH/RINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE

Control features vary by model.

Step 4 Step 3

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Select Cycle

To select a cycle, push the control dial IN (off position)
and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at
the number of minutes desired for the wash load in the
Regular, Wrinkle Free, or Delicates cycles.

Regular Fabrics Cycle

Provides normal agitation and normal spin speeds to
wash cottons and heavily soiled items. For maximum
cleaning, set the dial at 14.

Wrinkle Free Fabrics Cycle

Provides normal agitation speed for six minutes, a
pause, then slow agitation for the remainder of the
wash cycle to protect wrinkle free fabrics. Spin speed
will be normal to reduce water retention.

Delicates Cycle

Provides slow agitation speed and normal spin speed
for delicates and knits.

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 result.

See Laundering Tips for proper washing proce­dures, stain removal, and special laundering situ­ations.

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1. 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.

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

2. Fabric Softener Dispenser

(select models)

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 dis­penser top to fill line only.

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

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.

3. 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 re-deposited 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.

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4. 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
immediately. When the lid is closed, the operation will
automatically resume.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

dry.

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

3.

Your washer should not be installed where tempera­tures will go below freezing, as damage to the washer
could result.

4. To clean, occasionally wipe exterior with a clean damp

sponge or cloth. Do not use polish on plastic parts.

5. Lifetime lubrication is done at the factory, so your

washer never needs to be oiled or greased.

6.

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

Care & Cleaning

7. The top of the washer should not be used for removing

stains from garments. Some stain removers, such as
rust remover, will mar the finish.

8. Remove pins, buckles or other sharp objects from

clothes to prevent scratching interior parts.

9. Clothes should not be stored in washer.

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 electri­cal outlet and disconnect hoses from faucets.

Before You Call

Check the following if your clothes washer...

Won’t Drain:

• Is the hose kinked or knotted?

• Is the drain outlet clogged?

Does Not Fill:

• Is the electrical cord plugged in correctly?

• Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped?

• Is the control dial pulled out?

• Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?

• Are the hoses kinked or knotted?

• Is the control dial set properly (not in the off position)?

• Turn off, let stand for 30 minutes then restart. Motor thermal protector may have engaged.

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

Water Temperature Is Incorrect:

• Is the temperature switch set correctly?

• Are the hoses connected to the correct faucets (hot to hot, cold to cold)?

• Are the hot and cold faucets turned on?

• Is water heater set correctly?

Is Noisy:

• Is the washer level and firm to the floor?

Does Not Spin:

• Is the lid closed?

• Is the electrical cord plugged in correctly?

• Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped?

Is Leaking:

• Are the hose connections tight at the faucets?

• Is end of drain hose correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility?

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.

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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Any part which fails in normal home use during the first year after the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or
replaced free of charge.

LIMITED WARRANTY

After the first year from the date of original retail purchase, through the time periods listed below, the designated parts
which fail in normal home use will be repaired or provided free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all
other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.

Second Year through Tenth Year

All parts of the transmission assembly

Second Year through Lifetime

The inner wash basket

The full warranty and the limited warranty apply when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada.
Appliances located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranty only, including parts that fail during the first year.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

Maytag Performa

™

Clothes Washer Warranty

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased;
or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty serv­ice, please call or write:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR® Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

U.S. 1-800-688-9900 Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance about a service problem, please include the
following:

(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the back center of the control panel) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was purchased;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.
(e) Proof of purchase.

1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the
following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment

not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized

servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.

2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have
been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.

3. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

4. The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.

5. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any

person as a result of any breach of these warranties.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of con­sequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply.

What is not covered by these warranties:

User’s Guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.