Maytag® HE Clothes Washer MAV-39 ® USER'S GUIDE 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 and serial numbers and your phone number) or call: Maytag ServicesSM 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., 8am­8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com Form No. E/03/04 Part No. 6 2620660 Table of Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controls at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Storing the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Guide de l'utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Guía del usuario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 MCS Part No. 22003949 ©2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Important Safety Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury to persons when using the appliance, 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. 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, 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. 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 produced 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. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your washer. 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. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them. 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. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment. 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. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 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 WARNING ­ Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION CAUTION ­ Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Operating Tips 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 60° 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. 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 wrinkle free 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 washtub before adding the load. · Close lid carefully to avoid slamming. Additional Tips · The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. · This washer is designed so that it will not spin or agitate when the lid is open. It will fill with the lid open so water is available for pretreating stains or diluting fabric softener. · 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. 2 Controls at a Glance Step 1 Select Water Level Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. On select models, the infinite control allows you to select a specific setting or anywhere in between. 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. REMEMBER: Items must circulate freely for best results. WATER LEVEL SETTING Super Large Medium Small Mini LOAD SIZE 3/4 ­ Full 1/2 ­ 3/4 Full 1/3 ­ 1/2 Full 1/4 ­ 1/3 Full 1/4 Full Step 2 Select Wash/Rinse Temperature Your washer provides you with a choice of hot, warm or cold water for washing and cold water for rinsing. Automatic Temperature Control (A.T.C.) provides the optimal wash water temperature for cleaning. To save energy, this washer will regulate wash water temperatures by mixing hot and cold water to reach the proper water temperature. REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures below 60° F, detergents do not dissolve well or clean well. 3 Step 2 Control features vary by model. (continued) LOAD TYPE WASH/RINSE TEMPS Cold Cold Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; washable woolens. These settings feature automatic temperature control. A.T.C. Cold Cold A.T.C. Warm Cold Assures cold water wash temperature of approximately 65° F to properly activate detergent. Assures warm water wash temperature of approximately 75° F; provides optimum cleaning results. Assures hot water wash temperature of approximately 105° F to clean white and heavily soiled color-fast items. A.T.C. Hot Cold Step 3 Select Wash/Spin Speed Your washer has selectable wash and spin speed combinations. WASH/SPIN SPEEDS Regular/Whites Normal/Fast Cotton/Colors Medium/Fast Perm. Press Normal/Slow Sweaters Gentle/Fast (select models) LOAD TYPE Sturdy fabrics needing maximum water extraction like jeans, towels, bedding. Alternating agitation between fast and slow to care for clothes with color. Sturdy fabrics needing a slower spin speed to reduce wrinkling, such as dress shirts and dress pants. Slow agitation to gently wash sweaters followed by a fast spin to remove moisture. Intermittent slow agitation and fast spin to remove moisture from washable throw rugs. Delicate fabrics needing slower spin speed because of clothing construction. Intermittent slow agitation and soak to gently wash the most delicate items. Rugs Ex. Gentle/Fast (select models) Delicate Gentle/Slow Handwash Ex. Gentle/Slow 4 Controls at a Glance Step 4 Select a Cycle Press the control dial in and turn in either direction to the desired cycle. Pull the dial out to start the washer. Note: All wash times are approximate. (continued) Regular Cycle Regular Cycle is designed to clean underwear, Tshirts and other cotton sturdy items like towels, sheets, jeans, etc. PRESOAK (select models): The washer will agitate for 3 minutes, soak for 6 minutes and then automatically proceed into the next cycle. PREWASH (select models): 33 minutes of wash time. HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash time. Cottons or regular fabrics may be washed using the following settings: NORMAL: 15 minutes of wash time. LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time. The Light Cycle is appropriate for most loads. EXTENDED SPIN (select models): Provides three extra minutes of spin. Soak Only: Provides 3 minutes of agitation and then soak. Avoid extended soaking ­ soak for 30 minutes or less. The control dial must be manually advanced to a spin setting to spin and drain the water. Quick Wash: This cycle is designed to refresh clothing. Quick Wash should only be used for small loads with little to no soil and minimal water level. Use no more than a teaspoon of detergent. Changes in wash speed are normal. Occasional pauses up to 3 minutes in length are normal. Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press cycle is designed to clean dress shirts, dress pants, business casual and poly/cotton to reduce wrinkling. PRESOAK (select models): The washer will agitate for 3 minutes, soak for 6 minutes and then automatically proceed into the next cycle. PREWASH: 27 minutes of wash time. HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash time. Delicate or Permanent Press fabrics may be washed using the following settings: NORMAL: 15 minutes of wash time. (This is the recommended setting for most loads.) LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time. HANDWASH (select models): 6 minutes of wash time. EXTENDED SPIN (select models): Provides three extra minutes of spin. 5 Control features vary by model. Step 5 (if desired) Select Options Extra Rinse (select models): When the switch is in the "On" position, an extra rinse is added to the end of the cycle to more completely remove laundry additives, suds, perfumes, etc. Finger Faucet (select models): Provides a flow of water when the switch is in the "On" position. · If the selected water level is reached, the finger faucet will not operate. · For your safety, the finger faucet will not operate if hot wash is selected. Step 6 Pull Control Dial Out to Start · Add detergent and any additives. · Add load and close lid. · Pull ...