Maytag LAW9304 User manual

TABLEOF CONTENTS FOR FUTUREREFERENCE
Future Reference .....Inside FrontCover Congratulationsonyourchoiceof a Maytag
Safety Instructions.......................... 1 washer! Yoursatisfactionisvery important to us.
Theinformation in this USER'SGUIDEwill help
Using the Washer ........................ 2-3 you understandhow your washer operates.
Operating InstructionsAdditional information is found in theMAYTAG
SelectWater-SaverOption ......... 4 LAUNDERINGGUIDEon proper washing and
SelectWater Level..................... 4dryingtechniques.Byfollowingtheseinstructions
carefully,you will be able to achieve excellent
SelectWater Temperature........... 5 resultswith your washer.
SelectWash Cycle .................... 5 Shouldyou haveany questionsabout usingyour
Startthe Washer....................... 5 Maytag washer, contact us. Pleasehavethe
Care of the Washer ........................ 6 model and serial numbersavailable.
Storingthe Washer ......................... 6 MAYTAG
Cycle Descriptions ........................... 7 CONSUMEREDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE
Water Usage ................................... 7 NEWTON, IOWA 50208
Before YouCall far Service ......... 7-8 [phone]
Warranty ......................................... 9 (Mon.-Fri.,8am-5pm CST)
Consumer Publications................... 9 NOTE: For serviceand warranty information see
pages 7-9.
Forfuturereferencewe suggestyou retainthis
manual. Recordthe model numberand serial
numberof thiswasher in the spacesprovided. (If
thewasher changes ownership, be surethis
manualaccompaniesthe washer.)
Thisinformation canbe found on the data plate
locatedontopof the control panelcover.
Model SerialNo.
WARNING - Check with installer to make
sure appliance has beengrounded to
avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure
youread the following IMPORTANT
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
youstart to use thiswasher.

IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING -- Toreducethe risk of fire, electricshock,or injury to personsusing this
appliance, follow basicprecautions, includingthe following:
1. Readall instructionsbefore usingthe 4. Beforetheappliance isremoved from service
appliance, or discarded, removethe door to the
2. Toavoid the possibilityof fire or explosion: washing compartment.
a. Do notwash itemsthat have been 5. Do not reach into the appliance if the
previouslycleaned in, washed in, soaked agitator ismoving.
in, or spottedwith gasoline,dry-cleaning 6. Do not installor storethisappliance where it
solvents,otherflammable or explosive will be exposedto theweather.
substancesas theygive off vapors that 7. Do not tamperwith controls.
could ignite or explode. 8. Do not repair or replaceany part of the
Any materialon which you have useda appliance or attemptany servicing unless
cleaning solvent,or which is saturated specifically recommendedinpublisheduser-
with flammable liquids or solids, should repair instructionsthatyou understandand
not be placed in thewasher, untilall havethe skillsto carry out.
tracesof theseflammableliquids or solids
and their fumeshave been removed. 9. Theagitator shouldnot be removed.If the
agitator is removed,it mustbe replaced by
Thereare many highly flammable items pushing down completelyand the locking
usedin homes,suchas: acetone, screwtightened beforethe washer is
denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, operated.
someliquid householdcleaners, some
spotremovers,turpentine,waxes and wax 10. Thisappliance mustbe properly grounded.
Never plug the appliance cord into a
removers, receptaclewhich is not grounded adequately
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning and in accordance with local and national
solvents,or other flammableor explosive codes. Seeinstallation instructionsfor
substancesto thewash water.These grounding thisappliance.
substancesgive off vaporsthat could
ignite or explode.
c. Undercertain conditions, hydrogen gas Save These Instructions
may be produced in a hotwater system Applianceswith the(_) symbolon thedata plate
that has not been usedfor 2 weeksor
more. HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.If have been listedwith Underwriters' Laboratories,
the hotwater systemhasnot been used Inc. Thosewith a CSA Monogram onthe data
for sucha period, beforeusing a washing plate have beencertified by the CSA Testing
machine or combinationwasher-dryer, Laboratoriesas complying with Canadian
turnon all hotwater faucetsand let the StandardsAssociation requirements.
water flow from each for severalminutes. Nevertheless,aswith any equipmentusing
Thiswill releaseanyaccumulated electricityand having moving parts, thereare
hydrogen gas.As the gas is flammable, potential hazards. Tousethisappliance safely,
do not smokeor usean openflame the operator should becomefamiliar with the
during thistime. instructionsfor operation of theAppliance and
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the always exercisecare when using it.
appliance. Closesupervisionof children is
necessarywhenthe appliance is usednear
children.
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USING THE WASHER
Detergent
Useeither liquid or granular laundry detergent.
Add measuredamountof detergentto washtub
before loading.
Readthemanufacturer'sins_uctionsandusethe
correctamount.Most instructionsare for washing
on "average" load. If the size of the load isextra
large, thedegree o_soilisheavier thanaverage
and thewater is harderthan 6 grains pergallon,
moredetergentshouldbe used.
Wipe up any spillsof liquid laundry detergenton
thewasher.
NOTE: If usingwash water savedfroma
previousload, useonly half of the
normal amountof detergent.
Loading theWasher
Placedry, unfoldedclotheslooselyin the tub, up
to thetop row of holesfor a maximumload. Do
not pack or wrap itemsaround the agitator. See
MAYTAGLAUNDERINGGUIDEfor suggestions
on sorting. Besureto emptyall pockets,mend
any holesor tearsand pretreatspots,stainsand
heavily soiledareas.
Whenreusingwater,do natloadclothesuntilthe
washwater hasbeenreturnedtothewashertub.
Suggestedloadsand launderingsequenceare:
a. Lightlysoiledwhites,suchassheetsand
pillowcases.
b. Lightlysoiled colors, suchas cotton blouses,
shirtsand sheets.
c. Dark or bright colored items.
d. Heavily soileditemssuchas jeans, work
clothesor rugs.
NOTE: It is recommendedthatpermanentpress
itemsbewashedin freshwater.
Thefirstload shouldbe one that can be safely
washed in hot water. Whenthe water is reused,
thetemperaturewill be suitablefor warm water
washing.
Thenumberof timesthe wash water issavedand
reuseddependsuponhow dirty the loads are
and thescarcityof water.
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Fabric Softener
When usingrinse-addedfabric softener,addthe
recommendedamountto thecup located in top of
the agitator.Thecup may be lifted out for filling.
Add warm water to bring liquid level to the
indicated FILLLiNEin the cup. Dilutedfabric
softenerwill automatically be added to the rinse.
(Alwaysdilutefabricsoftenerwithwater.)
Do notinterruptthespinfollowingthewashcycle
becausethesoftenerwill go intothewashtubat
thewrongtime.
Thearea inand aroundthedispensercup should
beflushedandcleanedwith hotwateranda soft
brushperiodically.
Bleach
When usingliquidchlorinebleach,carefully
measuretheamountof bleachrecommendedon
the bottlelabel.General recommendationsare
1/8 cup for each 2 gallonsof washwater.
Amountof washwater in: EX.SMALL- 10
gallons (8 Imperial gallons; 38 liters);MEDIUM-
14 gallons (12 Imperialgallons; 53 liters);
LARGE- 17 gallons (14 Imperialgallons; 64
liters);EXTRALARGE- 19 gallons (16 Imperial
gallons; 72 liters).
Selectwater level,water temperature,desired
cycle and startwasher. Dilutechlorinebleachas
recommendedbythe bleachmanufacturer
(generally4 partswater to 1 part bleach).Afew
momentsafterthewashingactionstarts,liftthelid
and pourthedilutedbleach solutionaroundthe
agitator.Thenclosethelidimmediatelyandre-
startthewasher.
Becarefulwheneveryou useliquidchlorine
bleach.It isa powerfulchemicalandcancause
fabricdamage,suchastearsorcolorloss,if nat
usedpropedy.Donotpourdirectlyonfabrics.
Alwaysdilutewith water.Wipeup spillswith a
papertowel.
Oxygenor all-fabricbleachmay beaddedwith
thedetergent.Followthe instructionsonthe
package. If usedimproperly,fabricdamagemay
occur, suchas co|or loss.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SelectWater-Saver Option 5.ADDWASHLOAD.
Turningtheselectorknobto SAVEallowswater 6. Resetthecontrolknobto a RegularFabrics
from REGULARFABRICand DELICATEloadsto be cycle or "start" on the Delicatescycle. Ifextra
water is needed for thewater level selected,
pumped into a storagetub and saved forthe next thewasher will add it automatically. Ifthe
load. temperatureselectionison "HOT", thewater
NOTE: WatercannotbesavedwhenPERMANENT added will help maintain thetemperatureof
PRESScyclesareused.Itisbestnottoreuse thesavedwater.
washwaterforwashingpermanentpress
items.Theseitemsmaypickupsoiland lint
suspendedfrompreviouswashings,which Select Water Level
maybedifficulttoremove. Turnthe selectorknobto thesettingthatmatches
When theselectorknobisturnedtoDRAIN,the thesizeof the load.
washwaterisnotsavedforreuse.ThewaterThepre-setselectorknobcan be settofour
drainsnormally, distinctsettings- EX.SMALL,MEDIUM, LARGEor
EX.LARGE.
ReturnSaved Wash Water If morewater isneeded oncethe fill iscomplete,
Toreusethewater for the nextload follow these movethe knobto Reset,then to the desired
steps: setting.
(Donotadd the loaduntilthewater fromthe For bestwashing results,clothesmustcirculate
storagetub hasbeenreturnedtothe washertub.) freely.If toolittlewaterisused,poorcleaning,
1. Pushinthecyclecontrolknoband turnlintingand excessivewear may result.Usethe
clockwisetotheWATERRETURN"start"followingasa guide toselecttheproperwater
position, level:
2. Pulloutthecontrolknobto startpumpingthe Ex.Small- 1/4fullof clothes.
waterfromthestoragetubback intothe
washer.Thewasherwill startagitatingwhen Medium- 1/3 to 1/2 fullofclothes.
thecontrolknobispulledoutandwill Large- 1/2 to 3/4fullofclothes.
continuetoagitate untilit ispushedin. Ex.Large- 3/4tofullofclothes.
3. Afterthewaterhasbeenreturnedto the
washertub, pushin thecontrolknob. (Asmall NOTE: Whenlaunderingpermanentpressitems
amountofwaterand sedimentwill remainin oritemsofdelicateconslruction,
thestoragetub.) washablewoolensorlooselyknititems,
neveruselessthantheMEDIUMsetting.
4.Addapproximately 1/2 thenormalamountof Thiswill minimizeshrinkage,wrinkling
detergentand,if desired,thenormalamount and pullingof seams.
of bleach.
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Select Wash/Rinse Waterminutesfor oNORMALcycle; and to 5 minutes
Temperature for a LIGHTcycle. Dueto theextra cool down
rinsewhichminimizeswrinkling,thiscyclecan
Turntheselectorknobtothe watertemperature alsobe usedfor non-permanentpressitemswhen
desired, additionalrinsingisneeded.
HOTCOLD - Washwaterwill be the ForDEUCATES,washablewoolens,knitsor
temperatureof thewatercomingfromthehot "hand-washable"items,turnthecontrolknobto
waterfaucet.Rinsewaterwillbecold.Usethisstart.Thewasherwill fill, thenalternatebetween
settingfor heavilysoiledwhi_s and colorfastperiodsof agitationand soak.Theentirewash
items, portionof thecycle lastsabout9 minutes,
WARM/COLD-Wash water will be a mixtureof consistingof approximately5 minutesofsoak
water coming from the hot and cold water and 4 minutesof agitation.
faucets.Rinsewater will be cold. Usethisfor
itemswith moderatesoil levelandcoloreditems. Start the Washer
COLD/COLD - Washandrinsewaterwill be the
temperatureofthewatercomingfromthecold Pulloutthecyclecontrol knobtostartthewasher.
waterfaucet.Usethissettingtominimizefading Itwill filltotheselectedwater levelwiththe
of brightlycoloreditemsand shrinkageof selectedwashwatertemperature.Afterfilling,it
washablewoolens.NOTE: Waterbelow65°F is willagitate fortheselectednumberofminutes.
toocold to dissolveand activategranularlaundry Thewasherwill pausebrieflythroughouteach
detergents, cycle.Thesepausesarenormal.
Thiswasher isdesignedsothatitwill notagitate
SelectCycleand Time or spinwhenthe lid isopen. Itwill, however, fill
withthelidopen sowaterisavailable for
Pushinthecyclecontrol knoband turnclockwise pretreatingstainsor diluting fabric softener.
to the propercycleand wash time. However,when returning savedwater thelid
TheHEAVYcycleis designedto washverysoiled mustbe closed.
leads,the NORMAl.cycleisfor average soiledShouldthe lid be opened during a cycle, the
leadsand the UGHTcycleshouldbe selectedfor washer will stop;whenthelid isclosedand the
slightlysoiledloads, controlknob ispulledout,thewasher will resume
ForREGULARFABRICloads,turnthecontrolknob itscycleat thepointitwasinterrupted.
to 12 minutesfor aHEAVYcycle;to 8 minutesfor NOTE: Ifan unbalanced loadoccursduring the
a NORMALcycle; and to 5 minutesfor a LIGHT spin, the washerwill automatically stop.
cycle, ff thishappens, pushin thecontroJknob,
ForPERMANENTPRESSloads,turnthe control open thelid, redistributethe load,close
knob to 10 minutesfor aHEAVYcycle;to 7 the }idand pull outthe control knob.
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CARE OF THEWASHER STORING THE WASHER
•Turnoff thewater faucetsafter finishing the Washerscan be damaged if water is not
day's washing. Thiswill shutoff thewater removedfrom hosesand internalcomponents
supplyto the washerand preventthe unlikely beforestorage. Preparethewasher for storageas
possibilityof damage fromescaping water, follows:
•Cleanthe control panelwith a softdamp cloth •Selectthe NORMALcycle on RegularFabrics
and glasscleaner. Do not useany abrasive and add one cup of bleach or white vinegar to .'
powders or cleaning pads. a full load of warm or hotwater without
•Cleanthe cabinet with soap and water clothes.Runthewasher through a complete
followed with an appliance wax, if desired, cycle.
•If thewater storage tub was used,rinseit out to •Turnthewater faucetsoff and disconnectthe
removesediment, intethoses.
•TheMANUAL LINTFILTERis located in the •Advance thecycle control knobto the final spin
centerof the agitator.After each use,takethe of RegularFabricsand lower drain hoseto
lint filter out of theagitator as shown and clean drain any water that may be in the drain hose.
•the lint off the screen.Becauseof the •Disconnectthewasher from the electrical supply
effectivenessof the draining system,normally and leave thewasher lid open to let air
therewill be little lint or noneat atl on thefilter, circulate insidethetub.
More lint will be collectedwhen washing very
linty loads, suchas terrycloth towels,throw rugs
and blankets.
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CYCLEDESCRIPTIONS
REGULARFABRICS* PERMANENT PRESS' DEUCATES
Fill Fill Fill
WASH WASH WASH
SPIN& DRAIN SPIN& PARTIALDRAIN SOAK
SPRAYRINSE Fillwith cold water WASH
SPIN& DRAIN AGITATE SOAK
Fill SPIN& DRAIN WASH
DEEPRINSE& AGITATE Fill with cold water SPIN& DRAIN
SPIN& DRAIN DEEPRINSE& AGITATE SPRAYRINSE
SPRAYRINSE** SPiN& DRAIN SPiN& DRAIN
FINALSPIN SPRAYRINSE"* Fill
FINALSPIN OEEPRINSE& AGITATE
SPiN& DRAIN
SPRAYRINSE**
FINALSPiN
*The cyclesequenceisthe samefor HEAVY,NORMAL and LIGHT;however,the total cycle time will vary.
**Under certain conditions thisspray rinsemay notoccur.
NOTE: Thewasherwill pausebrieflyIhroughouteachcycle.Thesepausesare normal.
TOTAL WATER USAGE
RegularCycle PermanentPressCycle
EXTRASMALL........................................... Approx. 24 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 30 gallons
120Imperial gallons; 91 liters) 125Imperial Gallons; 114 liters)
MEDIUM.................................................. Approx. 32 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 42 gallons
(27 imperialgallons; 121 liters) 135Imperial gallons; 159 liters)
LARGE..................................................... Approx. 36 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 48 gallons
(30 imperial gallons; 136 liters) 140Imperial gallons; 182 liters)
EXTRALARGE........................................... Approx. 40 gallons.............................................................. Approx. 54 gallons
(33 imperial gallons; 151 liters) 145Imperial gallons; 204 liters)
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these pointsif your •Straighteninlethoses
washer... • Disconnecthosesand checkhosefilter screens.
Clean screens,if plugged.
Won't fill
,, Plugcord into live electricaloutlet. Won'tagitate
•Checkfuse or resetcircuit breaker.
• Checkfuseorresetcircuit breaker.
• Turnthe control knobto proper cycleand pull •Turnthecontrol knob to propercycle and pull
knobout to startthewasher. If equipped with knob out to start thewasher. If equipped with
buttons,be suretheyare fully depressed,buttons,be suretheyare fully depressed.
• Turnboth faucetson fully.... more
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• Close lid and pull knobout to startthewasher. • Advance thecontrol knobto the desiredcycle
Faryoursafety,washerwill notagitateor spin afterreturningwater from thestorage tub.
unlessthelidisclosed.
•Thewasherisequippedwitha lid switchfailure Leakswater
detector.Inthe eventthatthelid switchshould • Make surehoseconnectionsare tight.
malfunction,thedetectorwill stopoperations
foryoursafety.Call forservice. • Make sureendof drainhoseiscorrectly
insertedinand securedtodrainfacility.
Won'tspin or drain • Check hoseto storagetank.
• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker.
• Straightenhoses.Eliminatekinkedhoses.If Is noisy
there isa drainrestriction,call for service. • Make surewasherisleveland firmtothefloor.
• Closelidand pullknobouttostartwasher.For • A noiseisheardwhenwater beginstodrain
yoursafety,washerwill notagitateor spin intothestoragetuband whenwaterisreturned
unlessthelid isclosed.tothewashertub.Thisisnormal.
• Off-balancedload. Redistributetheload evenly,
closelid and pullknobout.Checkfor leveling. Fillswith the wrong temperature
Besurewaterlevelisacceptablefor toad size. water
• Sudslock -causedby too muchsuds.Rewash • Turnboth faucetson fully.
without detergent. Usecorrect amount of a low-
sudsingdetergent. • If equipped with a temperatureselectorknob,
• Thewasher isequipped with a lid switchfailure be sureit is setdirectly on a temperaturesetting
detector.Intheeventthat the lid switch should and notbetweensettings.
malfunction,thedetectorwill stopoperations " Make suretemperatureselectioniscorrect.
for yoursafety.Call forservice. • Make surehosesareconnectedtocorrect
Stopsfaucetsand inletconnections.Besurewater
•Plugcord intoliveelectricaloutlet, supplyisregulatedcorrectly.Flushwaterline
beforefillingwasher.
• Checkfuseor resetcircuitbreaker.• Checkthe waterheater.It shouldbe setto
•Turnthecontrolknob to propercycleand pulldelivera minimum120°F (49°C) hotwaterat
knob out tostartthewasher.If equippedwith thetap.Alsocheckwaterheatercapacity and
buttons,be suretheyare fullydepressed, recovery rate.
• Close]idand pull knobouttostartthewasher.• Hosefilterscreensplugged.Disconnecthoses
Foryoursafety,washerwill notagitateorspin
unlessthe lid isclosed, andcleanscreens.
• Off-balancedload. Redistributetheloadevenly, • Waterusedfrompreviouswashingswillbe
close lid and pullknob out. Checkfor leveling, cooler.Selecting"hot"temperaturefor the
Besurewaterlevelisacceptablefor load size. added waterwill help maintaindesired
•Thismaybea pauseorsoakperiod in the temperature.
cycle. Wait brieflyand it maystart. NOTE: Forfurtherassistancecontactyour
•Thewasherisequippedwitha lid switchfailure Maytagdealeror callMaytag Customer
detector.In theeventthatthe lid switchshould Service:
malfunction,thedetectorwill stopoperations U.S. 1-800-688-9900
for your safety.Call forservice. Canada 1-800-688-2002
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AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty
Forone (1)year fromthe dateof original retail purchase,any partwhich failsin normalhomeusewill be repairedor
replaced freeof charge.
Limited Parts Warranty
After the firstyear fromthe dateof original retailpurchase,throughthetime periodslistedbelow, the designatedpartswhich
fail innormalhome usewill be repaired or replacedfree of charge for thepart itself,with the owner paying all othercosts,
including labor.
Second Year--All parts.
Third through Fifth Year--The drive motor.AII parts of thesolid statecontrolslitsoequipped).
Third through Tenth Year--All partsof the transmissionassembly.
Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust
Shouldon exteriorcabinet,including the top,lid, and boseframe,rustduring the five year period startingfrom the doteof
original retail purchase,repair or replacementwill be made free of charge during thefirst year. After the firstandthroughthe
fifthyear, repair or replacementwill be madefree of charge for thepart itself,with theowner paying allother costs,
including labor.
Thisfull warrantyand the limited warranties apply when the appliance islocated in the UnitedStatesor Canada. Appliances
locatedelsewhereare covered by the limitedwarrantiesonly, which includeparts which fail during thefirstyear.
To Receive Warranty Service
First:.Tolocatean authorizedservicecompanyinyour area, contact theMaytog dealerFromwhomyour appliance was
purchasedor callMaytag CustomerService:
US1-800-688-9900
CANADA !-800-688-2002
orcheck in your telephonedirectoryyellow pages.
Second: Shouldyounat receivesotls_ctory warrantyservicefrom thedealer or authorized servicefirm,or need'Further
assistance,callor write:
Maytag CustomerService
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland,TN 37311
US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800_88-2002
WhencontactingCustomerServicebe sureto providethemodel and serialnumberof yourappliance,the nameand
addressof thedealerFromwhom youpurchasedthe applianceand thedate of purchase.
• ThisWarranty givesyou speclficlegal rights, and you may also haveother rightswhich vary from stateto state.
Shouldyoustillhavea problemwriteto:Maor ApplianceConsumerActionPane],20 NorthWackerDrive,Chicago,illinois60606. MACAP
_*isanindustrysponsoredbutindependentgroupofconsumerexpertswhoreceiveandactoncomp(ointsfromapplianceowners.
NOTE: Whenwritingaboutanunso_vedserviceproblem,pleaseincludethefollowfnginformation:
[a)Yournameaddress,andtelephonenumber;
(b) Modelnumberandserialnumber(foundoncontrolpanelcover)ofyourappliance;
Nameandaddressofyourdealeranddatetheappliancewasbought;
i_ descriptionproblemyouarehaving
Aclear ofthe
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