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MODELS: LAT9205 • LAT8305 TABLE OF CONTENTS • LAT8035 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Future Reference ..... Inside Front Cover Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag Safety Instructions .......................... 1 washer! Your satisfactionis very important to L The information in this USER'SGUIDE will hell: you understandhow your washer operates. Additional information is found in the MAYTA( LAUNDERINGGUIDE on proper washing and Using the Washer ........................ 2-3 Operating Instructions SelectWater Level.......... :.......... 4 SelectWater Temperature........... 4 SelectWash Cycle................. 4-5 drying techniques.By following these instructic carefully, you will be able to achieve excellent resultswith your washer. SelectSoak Cycle ..................... 5 Start the Washer ....................... 5 Should you have any questionsabout using yc Maytag washer, contact us. Pleasehave the Indicator Light........................... 5 model and serial numbersavailable. Maintaining the Washer ................ 6 Storing the Washer ......................... 6 Cycle Descriptions ........................... 7 Water Usage ................................... 7 Before You Call for Service ............ 8 Warranty ......................................... 9 Consumer Publications ................... 9 MAYTAG CONSUMER EDUCATION ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE NEWTON, IOWA 50208 (515) 791-8911 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST) NOTE: For service and warranty information pages 8-9. Forfuture referencewe suggestyou retainthis manual.Recordthe model number and serial number of this washer in the spaces provided. the washer changes ownership, be surethis manual accompanies the washer.) This information can be found on the data plal located on top of the control panel cover. Model Serial No. WARNING - Check with installer to m( sure appliance has been grounded to avoid possible electrical shock. Be sun you read the following IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS beh you start to use this washer. I IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING m Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons using this appliance, follow basic precautions,including the following: 1. Read all instructionsbefore using the appliance, 4. Before the appliance is removed from serv or discarded, remove the door to the 2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: a. Do not wash itemsthat have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spottedwith gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,other flammable or explosive washing compartment. 5. Do not reach into the appliance if the agitator is moving. 6. Do not install or store this appliance wher_ will be exposed to the weather. substancesas they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 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 theseflammable liquids or solids and their fumeshave been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes,suchas: 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 substancesto the wash water. These substancesgive 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. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE.If the hot water systemhas not been used for sucha period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucetsand let the water flow from each for several minutes. Thiswill releaseany accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smokeor usean open flame during this time. 3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessarywhen the appliance is used near children. 7. Do not tamper with controls. 8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attemptany servicing unless specifically recommendedin published use repair instructionsthat you understandand have the skillsto carry out. 9. Theagitator should not be removed. If the agitator is removed, it mustbe replaced by pushing down completely and the locking screw tightened before the washer is operated. 10. This appliance mustbe properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequat_ and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructionsfor grounding this appliance. Save These Instructions Appliances with the (_ symbol on the data plate have been listed with Underwriters' Laboratorie_ Inc. Thosewith a CSA Monogram on the data plate have been certified by the CSA Testing Laboratoriesas complying with Canadian Standards Association requirements. 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 instructionsfor operation of the Appliance and always exercisecare when using it. PAGE USING THE WASHER Detergent Useeither liquid or granular laundry detergent. Add measuredamount of detergent to washtub before loading. Readthe manufacturer'sinstructionsand use the correct amount. Most instructionsare for washing an "average" load. If the size of the load is extra large, the degree of soil is heavier than average and the water is harder than 6 grains per gallon, more detergent should be used. Wipe up any spills of liquid laundry detergent on the washer. Loading the Washer Placedry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the top row of holes for a maximum load. Do not pack or wrap itemsaround the agitator. See MAYTAG LAUNDERINGGUIDE for suggestions on sorting. Be sure to empty all pockets, mend any holes or tears and pretreat spots, stains and heavily soiled areas. PAGE2 I Fabric Softener When using rinse-addedfabric softener, add the recommendedamount to the cup located in top of the agitator. The cup may be lifted out for filling. Add warm water to bring liquid level to the indicated FILLLINEin the cup. Diluted fabric softenerwill automatically be added to the rinse. (A_ays dilutefabricsoftenerwith water.) Do notinterruptthe spinfollowingthe washcycle becausethe softenerwill go intothewashtubat thewrong time. Thearea in and around thedispensercup should be flushedand cleanedwith hotwater and a soft brushperiodically. Bleach When usingliquidchlorinebleach,carefully measuretheamountof bleachrecommendedon the bottlelabel. General recommendations are 1/8 cupfor each 2 gallonsof washwater. Amount of wash water in: EX. SMALL- 10 gallons (8 Imperial gallons; 38 liters); SMALL12 gallons (10 Imperial gallons; 45 liters); MEDIUM- 14 gallons (12 Imperial gallons; 53 liters); LARGE- 17 gallons (14 Imperial gallons; 64 liters);EXTRALARGE- 19 gallons (16 Imperial gallons; 72 liters). Selectwater level, water temperature,desired cycle and start washer. Dilutechlorinebleachas recommendedby the bleachmanufacturer (generally4 portswater to 1 port bleach).A few momentsafter the washing action starts,lift the lid and pour the diluted bleach solutionaround the agitator. Thenclose the lid immediately and restart the washer. Becarefulwheneveryou useliquidchlorine bleach.It isa powerfulchemicaland cancause fabricdamage, suchas tearsor colorloss,if nat usedproperly.Do notpourdirecllyon fabrics. A_ays dilutewith water. Wipe up spillswith a papertowel. Non-chlorinebleachmay be added withthe detergent.Followthe instructions on the package. If usedimproperly,fabric damage may occur, suchas color loss. PAGE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Select Water Level Select Wash/Rinse Water Turn the selector knob to the settingthat matches the size of the load. Thepre-setselectorknob (noton all models_can be set to four or five distinct settingsdepending on the model- EX. SMALL,SMALL,MEDIUM, LARGE,EXTRALARGE. Temperature The infinite selectorknob (noton all models)can be moved to each water level or any point in between. If more water is needed once the fill is complete, move the knob to Reset,then to the desired setting, setting for heavily soiled whites and colorfas items. WARMCOLD - Wash water will be a mixh. water coming from the hot and cold water faucets. Rinsewater will be cold. Usethis foi For best washing results,clothes mustcirculate freely. If too little water is used, poor cleaning, linting and excessivewear may result.Use the following as a guide to selectthe proper water level: Ex. Small- 1/4 full of clothes, itemswith moderate soil )evel and colored it COLD/COLD - Wash and rinse water will b temperatureof the water coming from the cc water faucet. Use this settingto minimize fac of brightly colored itemsand shrinkage of washable woolens. NOTE: Water below 6_" too cold to dissolve and activate granular Ic detergents. Small (not on all models]- T/4 to 1/3 full of clothes. Medium- 1/3 to 1/2 full of clothes. Large- 1/2 to 3/4 fullof clothes. Ex. Large- 3/4 to full of clothes. NOTE: When launderingpermanentpressitems or itemsof delicateconstruction, washablewoolensor looselyknit items, never uselessthan the MEDIUMsetting, Thiswill minimizeshrinkage,wrinkling and pullingof seams, PAGE4 Turnthe selector knob to the water temperatu desired. HOT/COLD - Wash water will be the temperature of the water coming from the hc water faucet. Rinsewater will be cold. Use tl Select Cycle and Time Pushin the cycle control knob and turnclocl to the proper cycle and washtime. Washing: TheHEAVYcycleisdesignedto wash very s loads,the NORMALcycleis for average soil loadsand the UGHTcycleshouldbe select_ slightlysoiledloads. cording to model,) For REGULAR FABRICloads, turn the control knob to 12 minutesfor a HEAVYcycle; to 8 minutesfor a NORMAL cycle; and to 5 minutesfor a LIGHT cycle. Start the Washer For PERMANENT PRESSloads, turn the control knob to 10 minutesfor a HEAVY/NORMAL cycle, and to 5 minutesfor a LIGHTcycle. Due to the extra cooldown rinsewhich minimizes selectedwash water temperature.After filling, i will agitate for the selectednumberof minutes. Thewasherwill pausebriefly throughouteach cycle.Thesepausesare normal. wrinkling,thiscycle can also be usedfor nonpermanentpress itemswhen additional rinsing is needed. NOTE: On some models a separate NORMAL cycle (7 minutes)can be selected, Thiswasher is designedso thatit will not agitat 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. Presoaking: Should the lid be opened during a cycle, the TheSOAKONLYcycle (noton all models)isused to soakheavilysoiledor staineditems.The washer does notadvance automatically into a wash cycle. washerwill stop;when the lid isclosedand the control knob is pulledout, thewasher will resum its cycle at the point it was interrupted. NOTE: If an unbalancedload occursduring th_ Tousethe SOAKcycleturnthe controlknobto start. Thewasher will fill, agitate for approximately3 minutesand soak untilthe controlknob is advancedintoa washcycle or spin and drain. Generally, soak periods up to 30 minutes are sufficient for most loads (overnight soaking is not necessary or recommended). If following the soakwith a regular wash, useup to 50% morethanthe usualamountof detergentor usea presoakproductsuchas Biz* in additionto the regular amount of detergent. Pullout the cycle control knob to start the washE It will fill to the selectedwater level with the spin, the washer will automatically stop. If thishappens,pushin the controlknob open the lid, redistributethe load, close the lid and pull outthe controlknob. Indicator Lights (Not on all models) TheON light stayslit throughouttheentire cycle indicatingthewasheris operating.The SOAK light ison duringthe soakcycle. *Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers. PAGE MAINTAINING THE WASHER STORING THE WASHER • Turnoff the water faucets after finishingthe day's washing. Thiswill shutoff the water supply to the washer and prevent the unlikely possibili_/of damage from escaping water, Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hosesand internal components before storage. Preparethe washer for storag, follows: • Clean the control panel with a soft damp cloth and glass cleaner. Do not useany abrasive powders or cleaning pads. • Selectthe NORMAL cycle on Regular Fabric and add one cup of bleach or white vinegal a full load of warm or hot water without • Clean the cabinet with soap and water followed with an appliance wax, if desired, • TheSELF-CLEAN LINT FILTER is located under clothes.Runthe washer through a complete cycle. • Turnthe water faucetsoff and disconnect the the agitator on the bottom of the washtub. The lint filter in this washer cleans itself. During the wash and rinse portion of the cycle, lint is collected on the filter. The filter is then flushed automatically during the spin and drain. inlet hoses. • Advance the cycle control knob to the final of RegularFabrics and lower the drain hose drain any water that may be in the drain ho • Disconnectthe washer from the electrical su, and leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside the tub. PAGE6 CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS REGULAR FABRICS* Fit1 WASH SPIN & DRAIN SPRAYRINSE SPIN & DRAIN Fill DEEPRINSE& AGITATE SPIN & DRAIN PERMANENT PRESS* Pill WASH SPIN & PARTIALDRAIN Fill with cold water AGITATE SPIN & DRAIN Fill with cold water DEEPRINSE& AGITATE SPRAYRINSE FINALSPIN SPIN & DRAIN SPRAYRINSE FINALSPIN Special Cycle (not on all models) SOAK ONLY Fitl AGITATE SOAK (infinite) *The cycle sequenceis the same ForHEAVY, NORMAL and LIGHT;however, the total cycle time will vary. NOTE: Thewasherwill pausebriefly throughouteachcycle.Thesepausesare normal. TOTAL WATER USAGE RegularCycle PermanentPressCyc EXTRASMALL........................................... Approx. 24 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 30 gallo {20 Imperial gallons; 91 liters) (25 Imperial Gallons; 114 litel SMALL..................................................... Approx. 28 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 36 gallor (23 Imperial gallons; 106 liters) (30 Imperial gallons; 136 liter: MEDIUM.................................................. Approx. 32 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 42 gallon (27 Imperial gallons; 121 liters) (35 Imperial gallons; 159 liter: LARGE..................................................... Approx. 36 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 48 gallor (30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters) (40 Imperial gallons; 182 (iter_ EXTRALARGE........................................... Approx. 40 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 54 gallon (33 Imperial gallons; 151 liters) (45 Imperial gallons; 204 liter: PAGE ; BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if your • Check fuseorreset circuit breaker. Won't • Turnthe controlknob to proper cycle and pull knob outto startthe washer. If equipped with buttons,be suretheyare fullydepressed. washer... fill • Plugcord intolive electricaloutlet. • Check fuseor resetcircuitbreaker, * Closelid and pull knobout to startthewashel Foryour safety,washerwill not agitate or splJ unlessthe lid isclosed. • Turnthecontrolknob to propercycle and pull knob outto startthe washer.If equippedwith buttons,be sure they are fully depressed. • Off-balanced load. Redistributethe load evenl closelid and pullknob out.Checkfar levelin_ Be surewater levelis acceptablefor load siz, • Turnboth _aucetson fully. • Straighteninlet hoses, • Disconnecthosesand check hose filter screens. Clean screens,if plugged, • Thismay be a pauseor soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start. • Thewasher is equipped with a lid switch faik detector. In the eventthat the lid switch shouk malfunction,the detector will stop operations for your safety.Call for service. Won't agitate • Check fuseor resetcircuitbreaker. • Turnthe controlknob to proper cycle and pull knoboutto startthewasher.If equipped with buttons,be surethey are fully depressed. • Close lid and pull knob out to startthe washer, Foryour safety,washerwill notagitate or spin unlessthe lid is closed. • Thewasher isequippedwith a lid switchfailure detector.In the eventthatthe lid switchshould malfunction,the detector will stopoperations for your safety.Ca))for service. Leaks water • Make sure hoseconnectionsare tight. • Make sureend of drain hoseiscorrectly insertedin and securedto drain facility. Is noisy • Make surewasher is level and firmto the fla, Fills with water the wrong temperature Won't spin or drain • Check fuseor resetcircuitbreaker. • Straightenhoses.Eliminatekinked hoses.If there isa drain restriction,call for service, • Turnbothfaucetsan fully. • If equippedwith a temperatureselectorknoL be sureit is setdirectly on a temperatureset and not betweensettings. • Close lid and pull knob outto startwasher. Far your safety, washer will notagitate or spin unlessthe lid is closed, • Make suretemperatureselectionis correct. • Make surehosesare connectedto correct faucetsand inletconnections.Besurewater • Off-balanced load. Redistributethe load evenly, closelid and pull knobout.Checkfor leveling, Be surewater level isacceptable for load size. supplyis regulatedcorrectly. Flushwater lint before tilting washer. • Check thewater heater.It shouldbe setto deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C) hot water the tap. Also check water heater capacity c • Sudslock - caused by too muchsuds. Rewash without detergent. Usecorrect amount of a lowsudsingdetergent, • Thewasher is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. _nthe event that the lid switchshould malfunction,the detectorwill stop operations far your safety.Cal( for service. Stops • Plugcord intolive electricaloutlet. PAGE8 recovery rate. • Hose filter screensplugged. Disconnecthas and clean screens. NOTE: Forfurtherassistancecontactyour Maytag dealer or call Maytag Custor Service: U.S. Canada 1-800-688-9900 1-800-688-2002 AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty For one I1) year fromthe date of original retail purchase,any part which fails in normal home use wifl be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited Parts Warranty After the first year from the date of origina) retail purchase, through the time periodslisted below, the designated parts wh fail in normarhome use will be repaired or repJacedfree of charge for the part itself,with the owner paying all other costs including labor. Second Year--All parts. Third through Fifth Year--The drive motor. All parts of the solid state controls (if so equipped). Third through Tenth Year--AlL parts of the transmissionassembly. Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust Should an exterior cabinet, including the top, lid, and baseframe, rust during the five year period starting from the date of retail purchase, repair or replacementwill be made free of charge during the first year. After the first and through the fifth year repair or repracementwill be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying air other costs, including labor. This full warranty and the limited warranties apply when the appliance is located in the United Statesor Canada. Applianc located elsewhereare covered by the limited warranties only, which incrudesparts which fail during the first year. ThisWarranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from stateto state. TO RECEIVEWARRANTY SERVICE To locate an authorized servicecompany in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased call Maytag CustomerService. Should you not receive satisfactorywarranty service, call or write: Maytag CustomerService 240 Edwards St. S.F. Cleveland, TN 37311 US 1-800-688-9900 CANADA 1°800-688-2002 When contacting Maytag Customer Service be sure to provide the model and serial numbers of your appliance, the name an, addressof the dealer from whom you purchasedthe appliance and the date of purchase. Shouldyou stillhavea probrem,writeto: Major Appriance ConsumerActionPanel,20 NorthWackerDrive,Chicago,Illinois60606. MACt isan industrysponsored butindependent groupof consumerexpertswhoreceiveand act on complaintsfromapplianceowners. NOTE: Whenwritingaboutan unsolvedserviceproblem,p(easeincludethefollowinginformation: (a) Yourname,address,and telephonenumber; (b) Modelnumberand serialnumber(foundon controlpanelcover)of yourappliance; (c) Nameand addressof yourdealeraeddatetheappriancewas bought; (d) A cleardescriptionof theproblemyouarehaving; (e) Waterhardness,detergentbrandandamount,watertemperature and cycleused. Consumer Publications Formoreinformationon launderingand purchasing othermaiorappliances,orderthefollowingbookletsfromMaytagat thepricesindicated Sendyourname,address,booklettitle,formnumberand payment to: Consumer Education,Maytag,One Dependability Square,Newton,IA 50208. Allow6-8 weeksfordelivery. 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