Maytag LAT4000 User manual

Model: LAT4000
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR MAYTAG
Page Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag washer!
About Your Maylag ........ Inside Front Cover Your satisfaction is very important to us. The infor-
Future Reference ......... Inside Front Cover mation in this User's Guide will help you understand
Safety Instructions ........................ 1 how your washer operates. Additional information on
proper laundering techniques is found in the
UsingLaundry Additives....................... 2Laundering Guide. By following these instructions
Loading the Washer ...................... 2 carefully, you wiI1 achieve excellent results with your
Operating Instructions washer.
Select Water Level ....................... 3If you have any questions about using your May_ag
Select Cycle and Wash/Rinse Temp .......... 3 washer, contact us. Please have the washer's model mad
Start the Washer ........................ 3 serial nmnbers available.
Maintaining the Washer ....................... 4 Maytag Consnmer Education
One Dependabili_ Square
Storing the Washer ....................... 4 Newton, IA 50208
Cycle Descriptions ............................. 4 [phone] (8 ann-5 pm Central time Mon.-Fri.)
Water Usage ............................. 4
Before You Call for Service ................ 5 NOTE: For service and warranty" information, see
Warranty ................................ 6 pages5-6.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTE: In a contintfing effort to improve our I
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washers it may be necessary to make changes to the We suggest yon retain this guide after recording the
appearance without revising this guide. I model number and serial nmnber (eight numbers and
two letters) of this washer in the spaces provided below.
This information can be found on the data plate
located at the top of the control panel cover.
IMPORTANT: Keep your sales slip or cancelled I
check. Proofoforiginal purchase date is needed I
for warranty service.
Model Number Serial Number q
WARNING -Check with installer to
make sure appliance has been
grounded to avoid possible electrical
shock. Be sure you read the following
IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before you start to use
this washer.

IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IWARNING -To reducetherisk of fire,electric shock,or injury to personsusing this I
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: I
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance. 4. Before the appliance is removed from service or
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: discarded,remove the door to the washing
compartment.
a. Do not wash items that have been previously
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in, or spotted with 5. Do not reach into the appliance if the agitator is
gasoline, du-cleaning solvents, other flammable moving.
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will
that could ignite or explode, be exposed to the weather.
Any'material on which you have used a cleaning 7. Do not tamper with controls.
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable 8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
liquids or solids,should not be placed in the or attempt any ser_Scing unless specifically recom-
washer until all traces of these liquids or solids mended in published user-repair instructions that
and their fumes have been removed. you understand and have the skills to earUout
There are many highly flammable items used in 9. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator
homes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household completely and the locking screw tightened before
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes the washer is operated
and wax removers.
10.This appliance must be properly grounded. Never
b. Do not add gasoline, dw-cleaning solvents, or plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
other flammable or explosive substances to the not grounded adequately and in accordance with
washwater. These substances give offvapors that local and national codes. See installation
could ignite or explode, instructions for grounding this appliance.
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 Save These Instructions
been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine or combination washer-dryer,Appliances with the ®. symbol nn the data plate have
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water been listed with Underwriters' Laboratories,Inc.
flow from each for several minutes. This will Those with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the been certified by the CSA Testing Laboratories as
gas is flammable,donot smoke or use anopen eomplying with Canadian Standards Association
flame during this time. requirements.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Nevertheless,as _ith any equipment using electricity
Close supervision of children is neeessau,when the and having moving parts, there are potential hazards.
appliance is used near children. To use this appliance safely, the operator shonld
become familiar with the instructions for operation of
the appliance and always exercise care when nsing it.
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USING LAUNDRY ADDITIVES
Detergent All-fabric bleaehmay be added with the detergent.
Use either liquid or grannlar laundry detergent. Add Follow the instructions on the package. If used
measured amount of detergent to washtub before improperly, fabric damage may occur, such as color
loading. Wipe up any spills of liquid laun&y detergent loss.
on the washer. Fabric Softener
E,ead the manufkteturer's instructions and use the For best results, add fabric softener to the rinse water
correct amount. Most instructions are for washing an as soon as agitation begins in the final rinse. Follow
"average" load. If the degree of soil is heavier than the fabric softener manufacturer'sreeommen-
average and the water is harder than 6 grains per gallon,dations for use. Never pour fabric softener directlv
more detergent shoukl be used. on fabrics as spotting may occur (see the Laundering
Bleach Guide for tips on removing this stain).
When using liquid ehlorine bleaeh, carefidly
nleasure the alnount of bleacll recommended on the LOADING THE WASHER
bottle label. General recommendations are 1/S cup for
each 2 gallons of wash water. Amount of wash water in: For best results, add the detergent to the wash
PARTIAL fill 11 gallons (9 hnperial gallons; 42 liters); tub before adding the sorted clothes load.
FULL fill-17 gallons (14 hnperial gallons; 64 liters). Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
Select water level, desired cycle and start washer, top row of holes for a maximum load. Do not pack or
Dilute chlorine bleach as recommended by thewrap items around the agitator. See Maytag
bleach manufacturer (generally 4 parts water to 1 Laundering Guide for suggestions on sorting. Be sure
part bleach). A fGv moments after washing starts, lift to empb, all pockets, mend any holes or tears and
the lid and pour the diluted bleach aronnd the agitator, pretreat stains, spots and heavily soiled areas.
Then close the lid immediately and re-start the washer.
Be carefulwhenever you useliquid chlorine
bleach. It is a powerful chemicaland can cause
fabric damage,such astears or color luss, if not
used properly. Do not pour directly on fabrics.
Always dilutewith water. Wipe up spills with a
paper towel.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Select Water Level AWABM wash isa mi×tnre of water from the hot and
cold faucets. Rinse water will be cold. Use this for
The pre-setseleetor knob can be set to twodistinct items with moderate amountof soil and eolored
settings - PARTIAL and FULL. Turn the selector knob items.
to tbe setting that matches the
size of the load. If more water isA COLD wash and rinse isthe temperature of water
needed once the fill is complete,from the cold faucet. Use this setting to minimize
move the knob to Reset, then to fading of brightlycolored items and shrinkage of
the desired setting, washable woolens.
For best washing results,clothes I ]
must circulate freely. If' too little NOTE: Water below 65° F is too eold to dissolve and
water is used, poor cleaning, linting and exeessi_e wear activate laundry- detergents. Results maybe poor.
me) result. Use the billowing asa guide to select the
proper water leveh Soaking
Partial up to I/2 full of clothes To soak heavily soiled or stained items on the Regular or
Full-l/2 to full of clotbes. Permanent Press cycle,push in the control knob after
the washer has agitated a few mimltes. This will stop the
Select Cycle and Wash/Rinse washer and let tile load soak. Generally,soak periods
Water Temperature up to 30 minutes are sufficient for most loads
(overnight soaking is not necessary or reeom-
Push in the cycle control knob and turn clockwise to mended). When soaking, use up to 50% more
the proper cycle and water temperature, detergent OR a presoak product such as BizL To start
select the Regular Fabrics cycle when washing washing again, pull out the control knob and the washer
towels, sheets, underwear, jeans, etc. The Permanent _41lresume the cycle at the point of interruption.
Presseynlehas a shorter spin to minimize wrinkling of °Brandnamesarethe trademarkofthe respective manufacturers.
permanent press or no iron items.
Regular Fabrics Water Temperatures Start the Washer
Cold water waslgcold rinse Pull out the cycle control knob to start the washer. You
(up to approximately 8 minutes of wash trine) will hear water entering the wash tnb. Do not move
the knob while the washeris operating. Push in
Warm water wash/cold rinse the cycle control knob to stop the washer and turn knob
(approximately 8-12 minutes of wash time) clockwise to the desired setting.
Hot water wash/cold rinse The washer will panse briefly throughout each cycle.
(approximately 13-15 mimltes of wash time) These pauses are normal.
Permanent Press Water Temperature This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or spin
Warm water wash/cokl rinse - 5 to 7 minutes when the lid is ()pen. It ,_411,howevel; fill witb the lid
open so water is available fbr pretreating stains or
diluting fabric softener.
Should the lid be opened during a cycle, the washer will
stop; when the lid is closed and the control knob is
pulled out, the washer will resume its cycle at the point
it was interrupted.
NOTE: tf the washer stops during the spin, it may-
be due to an unbalanced load. If this happens, push
When HOT wash is selected, the water x_41lbe the in the control knob, open the lid,redistribute the
temperature coming from the hot water fhucet. Rinse load, close the lid and pull out the control knob.
water w4llbe cold. Use this setting for heavily soiled
whitesand colorfast items.
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MAINTAINING THE STORING THE WASHER
WASHER washerseanbedamagedifwaterisuotremovedfrom
hoses and internal components beforestorage.
• Turn off tile water faucets afterfinishing the day'sPrepare the washer forstorage asfollows:
washing. This _411shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of • Seleet Hot or Warm on Regular Fabricsand add one
cup of bleach or white vinegar to a full load of water
damage from escaping water, x_4thout clothes. Run the washer through a complete
• Clean the control panel with a soft damp cloth and cycle.
glass cleaner. Do not use any abrasive powders or Turn the water faucets off and diseonneet the inlet
cleaning pads. hoses.
•Clean the eabinet with soap and water followed with
an appliance wax, if desired. • Advance the cyele control knob to the spin of
Regular Fabrics and lowerdrain bose to drain any
• The SELF-CLEAN LINT FILTER is located under water that may be in the drain hose.
the agitatoron the bottom of the washtub. The lint
filter in this washerdeans itse]f. During the wash ° Diseonneet the washer from the electrical supply
and rinse portion of the cyele,lint is collected on the and leave the washer lid open to let air eireulate
filter. The filteris then flushed automatically during inside the tub.
the spin and drain.
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
Fill Fill
WASH WASH
SPIN SPIN & DRAIN
SPIN & SPRAY Fill
SPIN & DRAIN DEEP RINSE & AGITATE
Fill SPIN & DRAIN
DEEP RINSE & AGITATE SPRAY RINSE
SPIN & DRAIN FINAL SPIN _
SPRAY RINSE
FINAL SPIN
_Final spin is shorter to minimize wrinkling
The washer will each cycle. These are normal. ]
NOTE: briefly throughoutpause pauses
TOTAL WATER USAGE
PARTIAL LOAD Approx. 24 gallons FULL LOAD Approx. 36 gallons
(20 Imperial gallons; 91 liters) (30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters)
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if your washer,,,
Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
i Tnrn the control knob to propercycle and pull knobout to start then,asher. If Q
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
Turn both faucets on fully.
• Straighten inlet hoses.
* Hose filter screens plugged. Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
Close lid and pull knobout tostartthe washer.For your safety,
washer will not agitate or spin unless the lid is closed.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should
malfunction,thedetector will stopoperations for your safe_Call for service. 0
• Off-balance load. Redistribute the load evenly; close the lid and pullknob out. Check
for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Straighten hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service.
• Close lid mid pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety,washer will not
agitate orspin unless the lid is closed.
• Suds lock - caused by too much suds,Rewash without detergent. Use correct '-
amount of a low-sudsing detergent.
• The washer is equipped with a lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should
malfunction, the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for service.
• Off-balance load. Redistribute the load evenly, close the lid and pull knob out. Check
for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. _"
• Turn the control lmob to propercycle and pull haob out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
• Closelid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not
agitate or spinunless lidis closed.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• The washer is equipped witha lid switch failure detector. If the lid switch should
malfunction,the detector will stop operations for your safety. Call for service.
• Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain/_aeili_:
• Extended soaking - soak for 30 minutes or less.
• Make sure washer islevel and firm tothe floon Q
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Turn both faucets on fully
• If equipped with a temperature selector knob, be sure it is set directly on a temper-
ature setting and not between settings.
• Makesure temperatureselection iscorrect.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure
water supply is regulated correctly, Flush water line before filling washer.
• Check the water heater. It should be set todeliver a minimuml'20°F(49°C)
hot water at the tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
• Hose filter screens plugged, Disconnect hose and clean screens
NOTE: For further inlbrmation contact Maytag Customer Assistance: U.S. 1-800-688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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AOTO ,AT|CWASHER WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty"
Forone (1) year frmn the dateoforiginal retailpurchase,any partwhich fails in normal homeuse will be repaired or replaced
fi'ee of charge
Limited Parts Warranty
After the firstyear frmn the dateof original retail purchase through the time periods listed below, the designated parts which
fail in uorm:dhome use willbe repaired orreplaced free ofcharge forthepartitself, with the owner paving all other costs,
includinglabor.
Second Year - All parts.
Third throughFifth Year - The drive motor. All parts of the solid state controls (if so equipped).
Third through Tenth Year - All parts of the transmission assembly.
Additional LimitedWarranty" Against Rust
Should an exterior cabinet, including the top, lid, and baseframe,rust during the five year periodstarting from the date
of original retail purchase,repair or replacement will be made free of charge during the first year. After the first and
through the fifth year,repair or replacement will be made free of charge for the part itself,with the owner pa_ng all
other costs,including labor.
This full warranty and the limited warranties apply when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada. Appliances
located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranties only,which include parts which fail during the first year.
To Receive Warranty Service
To locate an authorized service company, in your area,contact the Maytag dealer from whom ?our appliance was purchased or call
Maytag Customer Service. Should you not reeeix e satisfimtory warrant) service, call or write:
Ma.x4agCustomer Assistance
e/o Maytag Custmner Service
RO. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
When contacting Ma)_ag Customer Service be sure to provide the nmdel and serial number of your appliance,the name and
address of the dealer from whom x¢'Ol_lpurchased the appliance and the date of purchase.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other rights which va_" fi'om state to state.
Should yon still have a problem, write to: Major Appliance Consmner Action Program, 20 North Waeker Drive, Chicago, Illinois
60606, MACAP is all industry sponsored but independent group of consumer experts who receive and act on complaints from
appliance o_qmrs.
NOTE: When writing about an unsolved service problem, please include the fi_llowing information:
(a) Yore"name, address, and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on control panel cover) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and date tim appliance was bought;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having;
(e) Water hardness, detergent brand and amount, water temperature and cycle used.
MAYTAG •One Dependability Square •Newton,Iowa 50208
FormNo.501CM PartNo.62165840 JN LithoU.S.A.