Maytag LAT5914 User manual

TABLEOF CONTENTS FOR FUTUREREFERENCE
Future Reference.....InsideFrontCover Congratulationson your choice of a Maytag
Safety Instructions .......................... 1 washer! Yoursatisfactionisvery important to us.
Theinformationin this USER'SGUIDEwill help
Using the Washer ........................ 2-3 you understandhow yourwasheroperates.
Operating InstructionsAdditionalinformation is found inthe MAYTAG
SelectWater Level..................... 4 LAUNDERINGGUIDEon proper washing and
SelectWater Temperature........... 4 drying techniques.Byfollowing theseinstructions
carefully,you will be able to achieveexcellent
SelectWashCycle .................... 5 resultswith your washer.
SelectSoakCycle.................. 5-6 Shouldyou haveany questionsabout usingyour
StarttheWasher....................... 6 Maytag washer, contact us.Pleasehavethe
Indicator Lights.......................... 6 modeland serial numbersavailable.
Care of the Washer ........................ 6 MAYTAG
Storing the Washer ......................... 6 CONSUMEREDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE
Cycle Descriptions........................... 7 NEWTON, IOWA 50208
Water Usage ................................... 7 [phone]
Before YouCall for Service ............ 8 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
Warranty ......................................... 9 NOTE: For serviceand warranty informationsee
Consumer Publications................... 9 pages 8-9.
Forfuturereferencewe suggestyouretainIbis
manual.Recordthe model numberand serial
numberof thiswasher in thespacesprovided. (If
thewasher changesownership, be surethis
manual accompaniesthewasher.)
Thisinformation can be found on the data plate
located on top of thecontrol panel cover.
Model SerialNo.
WARNING - Check with installer to make
sure appliance has been grounded to
avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure
youread the following IMPORTANT
PERSONAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS before
youstart to use thiswasher.

USING THEWASHER
Bleach
When usingliquidchlorinebleach,carefully
measuretheamountof bleachrecommendedon
thebottlelabel.Generalrecommendationsare
1/8 cupfor each 2 gallonsof washwater.
Amountofwashwaterin: EX.SMALL- 10
gallons(8Imperialgallons;38 liters);SMALL-
12 gallons(10Imperialgallons;45 liters);
MEDIUM-14 gallons (12 Imperial gallons; 53
liters);LARGE- 17 gallons (14 Imperialgallons;
64 liters);EXTRALARGE- 19 gallons (16
Imperial gallons; 72 liters).
Add the recommendedamount of liquid chlorine
bleach to the dispenserbefore placing the clothes
in thewasher tub. Properlydiluted bleachwill be
added automaticallyto thewashwater.
Becarefulwheneveryouuseliquidchlorine
bleach.Itisa powerfulchemicalandcancause
fabricdamage,suchastearsor colorloss,if not
usedproperly.Donotpourdirecllyonfabrics.
Wipe upspillswith a papertowel.
Oxygenorall-fabricbleachmay be addedwith
thedetergent.Followtheinstructionsonthe
package. If usedimproperly,fabricdamage may
occur, suchas color loss.Donatputgranular
bleachor detergentinbleachdispenser.
Detergent
Useeitherliquid or granular laundry detergent.
Add measuredamount of detergentto washtub
before loading.
Readthe manufacturer'sinstructionsand usethe
correct amount.Most instructionsare for washing
an "average" load. Ifthe size of the load isextra
large, the degree of soil isheavier than average
and thewater is harder than 6 grains per gallon,
moredetergentshould be used.
Wipe up any spillsof liquid laundry detergenton
thewasher.
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Loading the Washer
Placedry, unfoldedclothesloosely in the tub, up
to thetop row of holesfor a maximumload. Do
not pack or wrap itemsaround the agitator. See
MAY'I'AGLAUNDERINGGUIDEfor suggestions
on sorting. Besureto emptyall pockets,mend
any holesor tearsand pretreatspots,stainsand
heavilysoiled areas.
Fabric Softener
When usingrinse-addedfabricsoftener,add the
recommendedamounttothecup locatedintopof
theagitator.Thecupmaybeliftedoutforfilling.
Add warm waterto bring liquidlevelto the
indicatedFILLLINEin thecup. Dilutedfabric
softenerwill automaticallybe addedtotherinse.
(Alwaysdilutefabricsoftenerwithwater.)
Donotinterruptthespinfollowingthewashcycle
becausethesoftenerwill go intothewashtubat
thewrongtime.
Thearea inand aroundthedispensercupshould
beflushedand cleanedwithhotwaterand asoft
brushperiodically.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(Features may vary c
Select Water Level Select Wash/Rinse Water
Turntheselectorknobto thesettingthatmatchesTemperature
thesizeoftheload.Turnthe selectorknobtothewatertemperature
Thepre-setselectorknob(noton all models)candesired.
besetto five distinct settings- EX.SMALL, HOT/COLD - Wash water will be the
SMALL,MEDIUM, LARGEor EX.LARGE. temperatureof thewater coming from the hot
Theinfiniteselectorknob (noton all models)can water faucet.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethis
be movedto eachwater level or any point in settingfor heavily soiled whites and colorfast
between, items.
If morewater isneededoncethe fill is complete, WARM/WARM - Wash water will be a mixture
movethe knob to Reset,then to thedesired of water coming from the hotand cold water
setting, faucets.Rinsewater will be the same,except
Forbestwashing results,clothesmustcirculate when the permanentpresscycle is selected;then
freely. Iftoo littlewater is used,poor cleaning, it will automatically be cold. Usethissettingfor
linting and excessivewear may result.Usethe delicatesand for colored itemswhen a warm
following as a guide to selectthe proper water rinsefollowing thewash ispreferred.
level: WARM/COLD - Wash water will be a mixtureof
Ex.Small- 1/4 full of clothes, water coming fromthe hot and cold water
Small- 1/4 to 1/3 full of clothes, faucets.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethisfor
Medium- 1/3 to 1/2 full of clothes, itemswith moderatesoil level and colored items.
Large- 1/2 to 3/4 full of clothes. COLD/COLD -Wash and rinse water will be the
Ex.Large- 3/4 to full of clothes, temperatureof thewater coming from thecold
water faucet.Usethissettingto minimizefading
NOTE: Whenlaunderingpermanentpressitems of brightly colored itemsand shrinkageof
or itemsof delicatecanslrucfion,washablewoolens.NOTE: Waterbelow65°F is
washablewoolensor looselyknititems,toocold todissolveand activategranularlaundry
neveruselessthanthe MEDIUMsetting, detergents.
Thiswill minimizeshrinkage,wrinkling
and pullingof seams.
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:cordingto model.)
Select Cycleand Time knobto start.(Recommendedfor lightly soiled
items).
Pushinthecyclecontrolknob and turnclockwise
tothepropercycleand washtime. NOTE: Thewasherisautomaticallyprogrammed
toassureproperagitationand spinning
Washing: foreachloadtype.REGULARFABRIC
cyclesandtheQUICKCYCLEwill provide
TheHEAVYcycleisdesignedto washverysoiled o fastwash/spinspeed.PERMANENT
loads,the NORMALcycleisfor averagesoiled PRESSwill havea fastwash/spinspeed
loadsand the LIGHTcycleshouldbe selectedfor alongwitha cool-downrinse.DEUCATE
slightlysoiledloads, cycleswill havea gentlewashand slow
ForREGULARFABRICloads,turnthecontro(knobfinal spinspeed.
to 12 minutesforaHEAVYcycle;to 8 minutesfor
a NORMALcycle; and to 5 minutesfor a LIGHT Presoaking:
cycle. TheAUTOMATICPRESOAKcycle (notonall
TheSUPERWASHcycle (noton all models) models)movesFromthepresoakintothe
providesadditiona(washtimefor regularfabric "HEAVY"regularfabricscycle automatically.
loads.Itwill add approximately6-8 minutesof Sincethepresoakand thewasharedone inone
agitationtothecycle.Toselect,turnthecontrol tubof water,it saveswaterand energy.Ahot
knobto SUPERWASH. water presoakisrecommendedfor heavily soiled
ForPERMANENTPRESSloads,turnthecontrol items.A warm or cold water presoakis
knobto 10 minutesforaHEAVYcycle; to7recommendedfor proteinstains(blood,grass,
minutesforaNORMALcycle;andto 5minutes etc.).
foraLIGHTcycle. Duetotheextracoaldown TousetheAUTOMATICPRESOAKcycleturnthe
rinsewhich minimizeswrinkling, thiscycle cancontrolknobto PRESOAK.Thewasher wi(( soak
alsobe usedfarnon-permanentpressitemswhen forapproximately10minutes(thisincludes
additionalrinsingisneeded, periodsof agitation)thenmovedirectlyinto12
ForDEUCATES,washablewoolensor "hand- minutesofwashwithoutdrainingand refil)ing.
washable" items,turnthe control knobto8WhenusingthePresoakcycle, useup to50%
minutesfor a NORMALcycle;and to 5 minutes morethan the usualamountof detergentor usea
for a LIGHTcycle, presoak product suchas Axion or Biz* in
addition totheregularamountof detergent,if
TheQUICKCYCLEreducesthe cycletime by using you choose to usebleach, it can also be added
a6 minutewash and a shorterfirstspinand at thistime.
rinse.Totalcyc(etime isapproximate(y 16
minutesplusfill times.Toselect,turnthe control *Brandnamesarethetrademarksoftherespectivemanufacturers.
•. . more
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TheSOAKONLYcycle(notonall models)isused CARE OF THE WASHER
to soakheavily soiledor stained itemsfor as long
as desired.Thewasher does not advance •Turnoff thewater faucetsafter finishingthe
automaticallyinto a wash cycle, day's washing. Thiswill shutoff the water
TousetheSOAKcycleturnthe controlknobtosupplyto the washer and preventtheunlikely
start.Thewasherwill fill, agitatefor possibilityofdamage from escapingwater.
approximately 3 minutesandsoakuntilthe • Clean thecontrol panelwitha softdamp cloth
control knob isadvanced intoa washcycle or and glasscleaner. Do not useany abrasive
spin and drain. Generally, soak periods upto 30 powders or cleaning pads.
minutesare sufficientfor mostloads. If following•Clean the cabinet with soap and water
the soakwith a regular wash, useup to 50% followedwith an appliance wax, if desired.
morethan the usualamountof detergent. • TheSELF-CLEANLINTFILTERis located under
the agitator on the bottomof thewashtub. The
Start the Washer lint filter in thiswasher cleans itself.During the
Pulloutthe cyclecontrol knob to startthe washer, washandrinseportionofthecycle, lint is
Itwill fill to the selectedwater levelwith the collectedon the filter.Thefilter isthenflushed
selectedwash water temperature.After filling, it automatically during the spinand drain.
will agitate for the selectednumberof minutes.
Thewasherwillpausebrieflythroughouteach
cycle.Thesepausesare normal. STORING THEWASHER
Thiswasherisdesignedsothatitwill notagitate
orspinwhenthelid isopen.Itwill, however,fill Washerscan bedamaged ifwaterisnot
withthelidopen sowater isavai(ablefor removedfromhosesand internalcomponents
pretreatingstainsordilutingfabric softener.beforestorage. Preparethewasherfor storageas
Shouldthelid be opened during a cycle, the follows:
washer will stop;whenthe lid isclosed and the •Selectthe NORMAL cycleon RegularFabrics
control knob ispulled out, thewasher will resume and add one cup of bleach or white vinegar to
itscycle at the point it wasinterrupted. a full load of warm or hotwater without
NOTE: Ifan unbalanced load occursduring the clothes.Runthewasherthrough acomplete
spin, the washerwill automatically stop. cycle.
If this happens,pushin the control knob, •Turnthewater faucetsoff and disconnectthe
openthelid, redistributethe load, close inlet hoses.
the lid and pull out thecontrol knob. • Advance thecycle control knob to the final spin
of RegularFabricsand lower the drain hoseto
Indicator Lightsdrain anywater thatmay be in the drainhose.
(Lightswill vary according to model) • Disconnectthewasherfromtheelectricalsupply
TheONlightstayslit throughouttheentirecycleand leavethewasher lid opentoletair
indicatingthewasherisoperating.TheSOAK circulateinsidethetub_
lightison duringa soakcycle- soakonlyor
automaticpresoak.TheSUPERWASHlight is
on untilthe timer advancesinto the Regular
FabricsHEAVYcycle.
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CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
REGULAR FABRICS* PERMANENT PRESS* DELICATES*
Fill Fill Fill
WASH WASH WASH (GentleAgitation)
SPIN& DRAIN SPiN& PARTIALDRAIN SPIN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE Fillwith cold water SPRAYRINSE
SPIN& DRAIN AGITATE SPIN& DRAIN
Fill SPIN& DRAIN Fill
DEEPRINSE& AGITATE Fillwith cold water DEEPRINSE& AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN DEEPRINSE& AGITATE SPIN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE** SPIN& DRAIN SPRAYRINSE**
FINALSPIN SPRAYRINSE** FINALSPIN (Slow)
FINALSPIN
Special Cycles(not on all models)
SUPERWASH QUICKCYCLE PRESOAK
Fill Fill Fill
EXTENDEDWASH WASH AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN SOAK
SPRAYRINSE SPRAYRINSE AGITATE
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN SOAK
Fill Fill Timeradvances
DEEPRINSE& AGITATE DEEPRINSE& AGITATE to regular fabrics
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& DRAIN HEAVYcycle
SPRAYRINSE** SPRAYRINSE**
FINALSPIN FINALSPIN SOAK ONLY
Fill
AGITATE
SOAK (infinite)
*The cycle sequenceis thesamefor HEAVY,NORMALand LIGHT;however,thetotal cycle timewill vary.
**Under certainconditionsthis spray rinsemay notoccur.
NOTE: Thewasherwill pausebrieflythroughouteachcycle.Thesepausesare normal.
TOTAL WATER USAGE
RegularCycle PermanentPressCycle
EXTRASMALL........................................... Approx. 24 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 30 gallons
{20 Imperial gallons; 91 liters) (25 Imperial Gallons; 114 liters)
SMALL..................................................... Approx. 28 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 36 gallons
(23 Imperial gallons; 106 liters) (30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters)
MEDIUM.................................................. Approx. 32 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 42 gallons
(27 Imperial gallons; 121 liters) (35 Imperial gallons; 159 liters)
LARGE..................................................... Approx. 36 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 48 gallons
(30 Imperial gallons; 136 liters) (40 Imperial gallons; 182 liters)
EXTRALARGE........................................... Approx. 40 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 54 gallons
(33 Imperial gallons; 151 liters) (45 Imperialgallons; 204 liters)
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BEFOREYOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these pointsif your •Checkfuseorresetcircuitbreaker.
washer... • Turnthe control knob toproper cycle andpull
knobouttostartthewasher.Ifequippedwith
Won't fill buttons,besuretheyare fullydepressed.
•Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet. * Closelid and pullknoboutto startthewasher.
•Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker. Foryour safety,washerwill notagitateor spin
unlessthelidisclosed.
•Turnthecontrolknobto propercycleand pull
knob outto startthewasher. If equipped with • Off-balanced load.Redisfributethe load evenly,
buttons,be suretheyare fully depressed, closelid and pull knobout. Checkfor leveling.
Besurewater level is acceptable for load size.
• TurnbothFaucetsonfully. •Thismay bea pauseor soak period in the
• Straighteninlet hoses, cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• Disconnecthosesand checkhosefilterscreens. • Thewasher is equipped with a lidswitchfailure
Clean screens,if plugged, detector.Inthe eventthat the lid switch should
malfunction,thedetectorwill stopoperations
Won't agitate for your safety.Call for service.
• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker.
• Turnthecontrolknobto propercycle andpuff Leakswater
knoboutto startthewasher.If equippedwith • Make surehoseconnectionsare tight.
buttons,be suretheyare fullydepressed. * Makesureendof drainhoseiscorrectly
• Closelidand pullknoboutto startthewasher, insertedin and securedtodrain facility.
Foryoursafety,washerwillnotagitateor spin
unlessthelid isclosed. Isnoisy
•Thewasher isequippedwith a lid switchfailure • Makesurewasher is leveland firm to thefloor.
detector.Inthe eventthat the lid switch should
malfunction,the detectorwill stopoperations Fills with thewrong temperature
foryoursafely.Coil forservice, water
Won'tspin or drain • Turnbothfaucetson fully.
• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker. • Ifequippedwitha temperatureselectorknob,
• Straightenhoses.Eliminatekinkedhoses.If be sureit issetdirectlyona temperaturesetting
thereisa drain restriction,call forservice, and notbetweensettings.
• Closelid and pull knoboutto startthe washer. • Make suretemperatureselectioniscorrect.
Foryoursafety,washerwill notagitateorspin •Makesurehosesare connectedto correct
unlessthe lidisclosed, faucetsand inletconnections.Besurewater
• Off-balancedload. Redistributetheload evenly,supplyisregulatedcorrectly.Flushwaterline
closelidand pullknobout.Checkfor leveling, beforefillingwasher.
Besurewaterlevelisacceptableforloadsize. • Checkthewaterheater.It shouldbe setto
•Sudslock-causedby toomuchsuds.Rewashdelivera minimum120°F (49°C) hotwaterat
withoutdetergent.Usecorrectamountof a low-thetap. Also checkwater heatercapacity and
sudsingdetergent,recovery rate.
• Thewasher isequipped with a lid switchfailure *Hosefilter screensplugged. Disconnecthoses
detector.In theeventthat the lid switch should and clean screens.
malfunction,thedetector will stopoperationsNOTE: Forfurtherassistancecontactyour
foryoursafety.Call forservice. Maytagdealeror callMaytagCustomer
StopsService:
U.S. 1-800-688-9900
•Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet. Canada 1-800-688-2002
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AUTOMATICWASHERWARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty
Forone (1)year from thedate of originalretail purchase,any part which fails in normalhomeusewill berepaired or
replaced free of charge.
Umited Parts Warranty
After the firstyear from the dateof original retail purchase,throughthe time periods listed below, thedesignated parts which
fail in normal homeusewill be repaired or replaced freeof charge for thepart itself,with the owner paying all other costs,
including labor.
Second Year--Allparts.
Third through Fifth Year Thedrive motor.All partsof thesolid statecontrols(if soequipped).
Third through Tenth Year--All parts of thetransmissionassembly.
Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust
Shouldan exteriorcabinet, includingthetop, _id,and baseframe,rustduring the fiveyear period startingfromthe dateof
originalretailpurchase,repair or replacementwill be made freeofcharge during the firstyear. After the firstand throughthe
fifth year, repair or replacementwill be madefree of charge for the part itself, with theowner paying all othercosts,
includinglabor.
Thisfullwarranty and the limited warranties apply whenthe appliance is located intheUnited Statesor Canada. Appliances
locatedelsewhereare covered by the limitedwarranties only, which include partswhich fallduring thefirstyear.
To Receive Warranty Service
First:. Tolocate an authorized servicecompany in your area, contact theMaytag dealer from whom your appliance was
purchasedor carlMaytag CustomerService:
US1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
or checkinyourtelephoned_rectoryyellowpages.
Second: Shouldyou not receivesatisfactorywarranty servicefromthedealer orauthorized servicefirm, or needfurther
assistance,carlor write:
Maytag CustomerService
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland,TN 37311
US 1-800688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
When contacting CustomerServicebe sureto provide the modeland serial numberof your appliance, thename and
addressof thedealer from whom you purchasedthe appliance and thedate of purchase.
ThisWarranty gives you specific legalrights,andyou may also have other rightswhich vary from stateto state.
Shoddyoustillhavea problem,writeto:Maor ApplianceConsumerActionPanel,20 NorthWackerDrive,Chicago,Illinois60606. MACAP
isanindustrysponsoredbutindependentgroupofconsumerexpertswhoreceiveandactoncampaintsfromapplianceowners.
NOTE: Whenwritingaboutanunsolvedserviceproblem,pleaseincludethefollowinginformation:
Yourname,address,andtelephonenumber;
I_I Modelnumberandserialnumber(foundoncontrolpanelcover)ofyourappliance;
A cleardescriptionoftheproblemyouare having;
i! Nameandaddressofyourdealeranddatetheappliancewasbought;Waterhardness,detergentbrandandamount,watertemperatureandcycleused.
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