User manual MAYTAG MAF9501

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Washing Machine Dear Maytag customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia, made in Vara, Sweden. We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new machine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and standards that went into the production of this machine are just as high as the quality and performance that you will receive from it. To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read the installation and operating instructions before using the machine. MAF9501 Contents Contents Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Packing material Washer door Checking water hardness Safety instructions General Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Automatic door opening Parts of the washing machine Detergent compartment Options buttons Advice and tips before washing Sorting laundry Clothing Laundry labels Coloured cotton Delicates Laundry label symbols Wool and silk Artificial fibres and synthetic fibres Reducing allergic reactions Dyeing fabrics Washing Sort laundry Turn on the main power switch Open the washer door and load the washing Add detergent and fabric softener, as required Select programme Programme chart Select options and settings Close the door and press Start Once the programme has finished 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 Care and cleaning 14 Checking the filter and drainage pump 14 Cleaning the detergent compartment 14 Cleaning the outside of the machine 14 Cleaning the inside of the machine 14 Rinse holes under the agitator 15 If you have hard water 15 Troubleshooting 16 The washer door will not open 16 The machine will not start 16 Error messages 16 Technical information 18 Technical data 18 Standard tests 18 Transport protection 19 Installation 20 Positioning the washing machine 20 Adjusting the feet 20 Connection to water supply 20 Drainage connection 20 Electrical installation 21 Programme plate in multiple languages 21 Service 22 Before contacting the service division 22 Search words 23 Quick guide 24 2 Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Has the transport protection been removed?If not, see the "Transport protection" chapter. Checking water hardness Packing material Washer door The quantity of detergent required depends on water hardness, among other things. [. . . ] Guidelines as to what specific programmes can be used for. Select programme Heavy Cotton Synthetic Use this programme for heavily-soiled laundry. You only need Quick Coloured Wool/hand to use the maximum temperature, 95 °C, if the laundry is Cottons Rinse Cotton Eco very heavily soiled. White Spin White Cotton Cotton This programme is equivalent to the Heavy Cotton proDrain Heavy Cotton gramme, but without a pre-wash. To be used for heavilysoiled whites where 60 °C is an adequate temperature. Cotton Eco Normally-soiled sheets, pillowcases and towels will come clean at 60 °C. Coloured Cottons Garments worn next to the skin should be washed at 60 °C. Quick Lightly-soiled laundry that only needs freshening up can be washed in a short time at 40 °C. Synthetic This programme is good for shirts and blouses of synthetic and blended material. WoolHand This programme is used for items marked as Wool and/or Hand wash only. Spin or Drain To be used when you only want to spin the load or drain the water from the machine. Programme chart Main wash Short Rinses spin Temp. The number of hours until start will be shown by a countdown from 5 to 1. To cancel the delayed start, press the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds. To start the machine without Delayed Start, select a programme and press the Start/Stop button. Remember to press Delayed Start followed by the Start/Stop button to start the programme. 12 Time remaining The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. Once a programme has been selected, an estimated running time for the complete programme is displayed. This may differ from time to time depending on the temperature of the water entering the machine and the size of the load. If the programme time is longer than a previous wash with the same programme, "1" will be displayed until the programme is finished. To add or remove washing after the programme starts If you want to add or remove items after the programme has started, you can stop the programme by pressing and holding the Key button (door open) for three seconds. The machine starts automatically from the point where the programme was interrupted. If you want to stop or change a programme You can also stop a programme by pressing the Start/Stop button for three seconds. To restart the machine, select a new programme, add any new detergent needed and press the Start/Stop button. 7 Close the door and press the Start/Stop button 8 Once a programme is finished, "End" is shown in the display. If you want to deactivate "automatic door opening", see the "Child safety" chapter. [. . . ] Then remove the rubber spacers. 2 1 19 Installation Positioning the washing machine The washing machine can be installed as a built-in or freestanding unit. Position the machine so that the electrical plug is easily accessible. Built-in The washing machine can be installed under a counter top with a working height of 850-900 mm. Freestanding The washing machine can be positioned beside or under a dryer. [. . . ]