User manual MAYTAG MAV-1

[. . . ] MAV-1 Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Operating Tips . 6 2621890 www. maytag. com Litho U. S. A. ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Model Number _______________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Date of Purchase ______________________________ If you have questions, call: Maytag Customer Assistance 1-800-688-9900 U. S. A. 1-800-688-2002 Canada (Mon. -Fri. , 8am-8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www. maytag. com U. S. [. . . ] Select the Regular Wash/Spin Speed setting. Wrinkle Control This cycle is designed for sturdy fabrics needing a slower spin speed to reduce wrinkling, such as dress shirts and dress pants. Select the Wrinkle Control Wash/Spin Speed setting. STEP 6 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. Delicates Cycle Delicates is designed for items requiring delicate wash action. When washing delicate fabrics labeled hand wash, select the Handwash Wash/Spin Speed setting. This setting provides intermittent slow agitation and soak with a slow spin. Note: Do not attempt to turn the control dial counterclockwise. Damage to the timer will result. Soak Only (select models) Provides 4 minutes of agitation, then soak. The control dial must be manually advanced to a spin setting to spin and drain the water. 8 Using the Controls ­ Electronic Control Models Getting Started 1. The Fill indicator light will illuminate and the washer will start to fill. Note: The lid must be completely closed in order to operate the washer controls. STEP 1 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 Infinite Water Level control to reset and then back to the desired setting. WATER LEVEL SETTING Mini Small Medium Large Super LOAD SIZE 1/4 Full 1/4 - 1/3 1/3 ­ 1/2 1/2 ­ 2/3 3/4 ­ Full WASH/RINSE TEMPS Hot/Cold (select models) Warm/Warm (select models) Warm/Cold (select models) Cold/Cold LOAD TYPE White and heavily soiled, color-fast items. Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; washable woolens. Note: Items must circulate freely for best results. 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. WASH/RINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE STEP 2 These settings feature Automatic Temperature Control: Select Wash/Rinse Temperature Your washer gives you a choice of hot, warm or cold water for washing and cold water or warm water (select models) for rinsing. Use the chart as a guide. Saves energy by adding cold water ATC Hot/Cold, to the hot water from your water ATC Warm/Cold ATC Warm/Warm heater. This ATC Cold/Cold assures that the water will be warm enough to properly activate detergent. 9 Control features vary by model. STEP 3 STEP 4 Soil Selection Your washer has selectable soil level settings. SOIL SELECTION Light Normal LOAD TYPE Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Use for cleaning stained, heavily soiled sturdy loads. Fabric Selection Select the appropriate fabric cycle for the type of load by turning the cycle selector dial until the indicator light by the desired fabric selection is illuminated. Gentle/Slow FABRIC SELECTION Heavy Extra Heavy For lightly soiled or wrinkled garments needed quickly. Delicates For sheer fabrics, bras and lingerie Gentle/Slow needing slower agitation and spin speeds because of clothing construction. [. . . ] · If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting and not between settings. · While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water entering the tub when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the Automatic Temperature Control (select models) feature as the washer determines the temperature of the water. · If Auto Temperature Control (select models) is selected, cold water may feel warmer than cold water from the tap. [. . . ]