Whirlpool LAT9457, LAT8406, LAT8416, LAT940, LAT8506 User Manual
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Models: LAT940(_. LAT9416 • LAT8406 • LAT8426-
LAT9457 • LAT8416 j. LAT8506" * LAT4916
Welcome ....................................................................
Welcome and congratulations 2) Have proof of original date of purchase.
on your purchase of a
Consumer Rated No.1 Maytag Please attach your sales receipt here.
Washer! Your complete satisfac-
tion 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.
go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before YouCall" section in the back of this
Save time and money. If something should
book. It is designed to help you solve basic
problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to:
1) Have complete model and serial number identifica-
tion of your washer. This is located on a data plate on the
top edge of the control panel. Record these numbers
below for easy access.
Model Number
Serial Number Maytag Consumer Information
i (515) 791-8911
For additional questions, please contact us:
One Dependability Square
Newton, Iowa 50208
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
For service and warranty information, see back page
NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality
our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes
the washer without revising this guide.
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, been used for such a period, before using a wash-
2. As with any equipment using electricity and having ing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn
moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use
this appliance safely, the operator should become from eacb for several minutes. This will release
familiar with the instructions for operation of the any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
appliance and always exercise care when using it. flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather. 7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator
4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support
the weight. 8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never appliance is used near children.
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
not grounded adequately and in accordance with 9. Do not tamper with controls.
local and national codes. See installation instruc- 10. Do uot repair or replace any part of the appliance or
tions for grounding this appliance, attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: mended in published user-repair instructions that
a. Do not wash items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to ser-
gasoline, dryMeaning solvents, other flammable vice your washer.
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 12. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator
that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down
dry any items containing these substances, completely and the locking screw tightened before
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on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
during this time.
is moving.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
you understand and have the skills to carry out.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning the washer is operated.
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq- 13. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry
uids or solids, should not be placed in the washer place where children cannot reach them.
until all traces of these liquids or solids and their 14. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-
fumes have been removed, etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean- fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and 15. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
wax removers. (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or Hazardous fumes can form.
other flammable or explosive substances to the 16. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
wash water. These substances give off vapors particles can stick to fabrics washed in following
that could ignite or explode, loads and cause skin irritation.
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be 17. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-
produced in a hot water system that has not been carded, remove the door to the washing compart-
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS ment.
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
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Controls At A Glance ...........................................
Step Select Cycle ( eaturesmayvaryaccn dZngtomodel.)
Press the control knob in and turn clockwise to the
desired cycle. Pull the knob out to start the washer.
REGULAR is used for normal, sturdy
fabrics. Cycles available:
DELICATES is designed for items ®
requiring delicate wash action. Q time
• approximately 16-18 minutes of wasl_
O
Cycles available: •
• OR
EXTRA HEAVY (select models) -
NORMAL - approximately 10-12 min- •
utes of wash time .
• PRESOAK (select models) - soak_
, load for approximately 8 minutes t_
LIGHT - approximately 7-9 minutes of • help remove soils. The washer move_
wash time o directly into a Regular Heavy cycle.
• OR
o • SUPER WASH (select models) -
• ' OFF
• rinses' EX.HEAVY up to 24 minutes of wash time fc
• NORMAL
• OR
• LIGHT
REGULAR extends Regular cycles by providin
HEAVY very soiled durable loads.
LIGHT
DELICATES SOAK ONLY (select models) - soal_
NORMAL heavily-soiled or stained items
desired. The user then advances tl_
control knob into a wash cycle or spi
OFF inse and drain. (Overnight soaking is n_
spin spin recommended.)
cool dow AND
EASY CARE/ LIGHTNORMALHEAVY HEAVY - approximately 13-15 minut_
PERMANENT PRESS of wash time
• • (NORMAL) - approximately 10-_
• minutes of wash time
• LIGHT - approximately 7-9 minutes
• wash time
EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS is designed
to minimize wrinkles with a cool-down spray
rinse following the wash. Cycles available:
HEAVY - approximately 10-14 minutes of wash time
• (NORMAL) - approximately 7-9 minutes of wash
time
LIGHT - approximately 5-6 minutes of wash time
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Step Select Water Level (Features may vary according to model.) ;_
Turn the WATER LEVEL knob
to the setting that matches the
size of the load. WATER LEVEL Super 314 - Full
Select models offer infinite set- Large 1/2- 3/4 Full
tings. Choose a specific setting or MEDnUM ......................................................
any point in between. SMALL _ LARGE ......................................................
If more water is needed once the ........................
fill is complete, turn the knob to MINI SUPER Mini 1/4 Full
reset and then to the proper set- reset ......................................................
ting.
Step 0 Select Water Temperature
Turn the WASH/RINSE knob to White and heavily
the desired water temperatures. WASH / RINSE TEMP Hot/Cold soiled, color-fast
Follow the garment care label for items
best results. Use the chart at right WARM WARM Warm/Warm Delicate items
as a guide. WARM COLD ...........................
HOT _ COLD
REMEMBER: In wash COLD _/ _ v COLD Warm/Cold colored items; most
water temperatures below 65° Press items
F,,detergents do not dissolve .....................................................
well or clean well. Care Brightly colored,
labels define cold water as up Cold/Cold lightly soiled items;
to 85 °F. washable woolens
• t?
_0 _4.... Moderately soiled,
WATER LEVEL SErrlNG LOAD SIZE
• , •, to ** • • •_l o* o• •• • •• • •
Medium 1/3 - 1/2 Full
Small (select models) 1/3 Full
REMEMBER: Items must drculate
freely for best results.
WASI_ 'RINSE TEMP_ I LOAD TYPE
• .... ... ... ... • ,,• •• •* •,, • ••
Easy Care/Permanent
Step 0 Select Extra Rinse (if desired)
OPTION USE
EXTRA RINSE
ON OFF
Extra Rinse Provides additional rinse at the end
(Found on of the cycle to more completely
select models) remove laundry additives, suds,
perfumes, etc.
Step _ Start Washer NOTE: The wash speeds are automatically programmed to
- Add detergent. MANENT PRESS will have a fast wash speed along with a
• Add load and close lid. cool-down spray rinse. DELICATES cycle will have a gentle wash
• Pull out control knob to start, and slow final spin speed.
assure proper agitation and spinning for each load type. REGU-
LAR cycles wiUprovide alas: wash speed. EASY CAREPER-
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