Maytag Neptune TL FAV6800AWQ User manual

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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ................................................ I-2
Operating Instructions ........................................ 3-6
Water Use ................................................................. 6
Detergent Use .......................................................... 7
Features .................................................................. 7-8
Care and Cleaning ................................................... 9
Storing the Washer ................................................ 10
Troubleshooting ............................................... 10-12
Operating Sounds .................................................. 13
Questions and Answers ........................................ 14
Warranty .................................................................. 15
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien ....................... 16
Guia de uso y cuidado .......................................... 32
B/01/04 Part No 6 2906130 Rev B ©2004 Maytag ApplEances Sales Co

WELCOME
Welcome and congratulations on your pur-
chase of a MaytagNeptune _TL washer!Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
For best results,we suggestreading this
material to help acquaint you with proper
operating and maintenance procedures.
Should you need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:
!) Have complete model and serial number
identification of your washecThis is locat-
ed on a data plate on the back right side
of the control panel
Date of Purchase
Model Number
Serial Number
2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and
the sales receipt in a safe place for
future reference. Proof of original
purchase date is needed for warran-
ty service.
[f you havequestions,call:
Maytag Customer Assistance
J_888-462-9824 USA and CANADA
([Vlon,-FrL, 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http:/lwww, maytag.com
U_S.A.customers using TTY for
deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired, call 1-800-688-2080_
NOTE: In our continuing effort to
improve the quality of our appliances, it
may be necessary to make changes to
the appliance without revising this
guide.
For service and warranty informa-
don_ see page 15.
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
read before operating your washer
Warning and Important SafetyInstructions appearing in this manual are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense,caution, and care must be exercised when installing,maintaining or operat-
ing appliance.
Always contact your dealer,distributor, service agent,or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not understand.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafepracticeswhich COULD result in severe per-
sonal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazardsor unsafe practiceswhich COULD result in minor per-
sonal injury or property damage.
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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I. Readall instructions before usingthe appliance.
2. As with anyequipment usingelectricity and havingmoving
parts, there are potential hazards.To usethis appliance
safely,the operator should become familiar with the
instructions for operation of the applianceand always
exercise care when usingit.
3. Do not install or store this appliancewhere it will be
exposed to the weather.
4. Install and level washer on a floor that cansupport the
weight.
5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the
appliancecord into a receptacle which is not grounded
adequately and in accordance with local and national
codes.Seeinstallation instructions for grounding this
appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a.Do not wash items that havebeen previously cleaned
in,washed in,soaked in,or spotted with gasoline,dry-
cleaningsolvents,other flammable or explosive sub-
stancesasthey give off vapors that could ignite or
explode. Hand wash and line dry any items containing
these substances.
Any material on which you haveused a cleaningsol-
vent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or
solids,should not be placed in the washer until all
traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have
been removed.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gaso-
line, kerosene,some liquid household cleaners,some
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
b. Do not add gasoline,dry-cleaning solvents,or other
flammable or explosive substancesto the wash water.
These substancesgive off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gasmay be pro-
duced in a hot water system that hasnot been used for
two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system hasnot been usedfor such a
period, before usinga washing machine or combination
washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from eachfor several minutes.This will
releaseanyaccumulated hydrogen gas. As the gasis
flammable,do not smoke or use an open flame during
this time.
d. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-
etable or cooking oil.These items may contain some oil
after laundering.Due to the remaining oil, the fabric
may smoke or catch fire by itself.
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Do not reach into the applianceif the tub or tumblers
are moving.
Do not allow children or pets to playon, in,or in front of
the appliance.Close supervision is necessarywhen the
applianceis usednear children and pets.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of the applianceor
attempt any servicing unless specificallyrecommended in
published user-repair instructions that you understand
and havethe skills to carry out.
Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
your washer.Service isto be cloneonly by qualified serv-
ice personnel.
Keep all laundry aidssuch as detergents, bleach,etc., out
of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
Use laundry aids only asdirected by the manufacturer.
Observe all warnings on container labels.
Keep the area around and underneath washer free from
the accumulation of combustible materials,such aslint,
paper,rags,gasoline,and all other flammable vapors and
liquids.
Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such
as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
Do not machine wash fiberglassmaterials. Smallparticles
can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause
skin irritation.
For flame resistant finishes - follow garment manufactur-
er's instructions carefully. Improper laundering could
remove the finish.
Before the appliance is removed from service or discard-
ed, remove the lid to the washing compartment.
Inlet hoses are subject to damageand deterioration over
time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges,kinks,cuts,
wear or leaks and replace them every five years.
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OPERATING mNSTRUCTIONS
Fordetailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., seethe enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.
Step
Put dry, unfolded clothes looselyin the tub, up to the
top row of holes for a maximum load.Do not pack
down the load.
Overloading may reduce washing efficiency,cause excess
wear and possibly causecreasing or wrinkling of the
load.
Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery and other lin-
gerie in the "delicates" or "hand wash" cycle with
similar lightweight items.
DO NOT overload the washer when washing large,
bulky items such ascomforters, blankets or mattress
pads.Items should fit loosely in the tub, below the top
row of holes.Use the "bulky items" cycle for these
loads.
When washing smaller,bulky items that do not fill the
tub completely such asa rug,one pillow, stuffed toys or
one or two sweaters,a few towels should be added for
improved tumbling and spin performance.
• When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important
to avoid overloading the washer to assure good cleaning
results.
To add a forgotten item, pressthe Start/Pause pad,
wait for the Locked light to go out, add the item, close
the lid and press the Start/Pause pad. After a pause
of up to one minute, the cycle will resume.
• Close lid carefully to avoid slamming.
NOTE: To assurethat your additional items get clean,
do not wait more than fiveminutes after the cycle has
started to add the item.
Control features vary by modeL
Step
Pressthe appropriate cycle pad for the type of load.This will determine the tumble pattern and spinspeed for the cycle.
Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens and normally
soiled garments.
Wrinkle Control - For "wash and wear" and synthetic fabrics and
lightly to normally soiled garments.
Oelicates - For sheer fabrics, bras and lingerie.
Hand Wash - For wool, silk and other hand-wash-only fabrics. For best
results,use liquid detergent.
QuickWash - For lightly soiled or wrinkled garments needed quickly.
Super Wash - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavilysoiled garments.
Whites - For white fabrics with or without bleach.
4r'olorslJeans - For bright fabrics or fabrics that may bleed.
Bulky Items - For larger items such as comforters, blankets and mat-
tress pads.
Enviro Plus - For geographic areaswhere energy and water conserva-
tion is needed.
Spin Only - For all fabricsand garments needing only a spin.
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OPERATING NSTRUCTIONS
Step
Press the arrow pad to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Follow
the garment care label and chart below for best results.
Hot/Cold - Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items
ATC Warm/Warm - Color-fast items.When warm rinse is selected, only
the final rinse will be warm.The other rinses will be cold to conserve energy.
ATC Warm/Cold - Moderately soiled, color-fast items; most wrinkle free
items
ATC Cold/Cold - Brightly colored, lightly soiled items
ColdlCold - Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items; washable woolens
IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control (ATC) to provide a warm wash of approximately 105° F and cold wash of
approximately 85 ° F on the ATC temperature selections.
REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures below 65 °F,detergents do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels define cold water as
up to 85 °F.
Step
Press the arrow pad to select the Soil Level/washing time.
Stain Treat -Use for clothing with stains.
Heavy - Use for cleaning heavilysoiled loads.
Medium - Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.This
setting will be appropriate for most loads.
Light - Use for cleaninglightlysoiled loads.
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OPERATING NSTRUCTIONS
Step
Press the arrow pad to select the spin speed.
Max Extract - Use for heavyloads such astowels and bedding.
Removesmore water from loads during spin.
FABRICS NOTE: To minimize wrinklingof wrinkle free and no-iron
fabrics,do not usethe Max Extract spinoption for these loads.Also, DO
NOT °_'er!°ad the Washer.......................................................................................
High/Flat Dry - Use for underwear,t-shirts and sturdy cottons or for
items that wilt be laid flat to dry.
Medium - Use for jeans,wrinkle free or "wash-and-wear" items and
synthetics.
Low/Hang Dry - Use for delicate items needinga slow spin speed
becauseof fabric and construction and for hang-dry items.
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Step
Pressthe appropriate pad(s) to select one or more options.
Set DelayTirne -Allows the start of anycycle to be delayedfor up to
9 hours. Make the appropriate selections for your load,then press the
up or down arrows to increase or decrease the delaytime from one to
nine hours. Pressthe Start/Pause pad to start the delaytime count-
down.To cancel a delay,press Off and reselect the cycle.
Presoak-Adds 12 minutes of mostly soaking with minimal tumbling
before the cycle.Can be selected with anycycle.
Extra Rinse -Adds an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to more
thoroughly remove bundry additives and perfumes.
Signal - Pressthe signalpad to increase or decreasethe end of cycle
signalvolume.
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QPERATING mNSTRUCTIONS
Step
• Add detergent and additives to the dispensers(See pages7-8).
• Close the lid.
Pressthe Start/Pause pad.
NOTES:
When the cycle is complete, the Locked light will go out.The lid will
open easily. DO NOT attempt to open the washer when the Locked
light is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see page 3.
When the washer is started after a pause, there will be a pause of up
to 20 seconds before continuing the cycle.
Pressing Off cancels the cycle and stops the washer.
Some cycles are designed to tumble then pause.This is normal
When setting the cycle and pressing Start/Pause, the display will show the
estimated minutes remaining in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may
fluctuate to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle.
Locked - lights whenever the lid of the clothes washer islocked.The lid can
be unlocked by pressingthe Start/Pause pad to pausethe washer.
Pad Indicator Lights - the indicatorlights next to the padswilt illuminate
when the pad isselected.
Cycle Status Lights - the Cycle StatusLights will illuminateto indicate
where the washer isin the selected cycle.
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J /ATER USE
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The amount of water used will vary with each load.The Maytag Neptune'_TL clothes washer uses an adaptive fill system to auto-
matically provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient cleaning performance and conservation of water and energy. Fill
time will vary depending on water pressure.
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DETERGENT USE
Your MaytagNeptune'_TL washer is
designedto useeither high efficiency
(HE) detergents or regular detergents
normally usedwith top-loading wash-
ers.
• For best cleaning results, usea high efficiency
detergent such asTide HE,Wisk HE,Cheer HE
or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain
suds suppressors which reduce or eliminate suds.
When lesssuds are produced, the load tumbles
more efficiently and cleaningresults are maxi-
mized.
• When using regular detergent formulated for
top-loading washers, it is important to pay close
attention to the soll level of the load, load size,
and water hardness**. To avoid over-sudsing,
reduce the amount of detergent used with
soft water or with small or lightly soiled
loads.
* Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
*_ To determine water hardness in your area,contact your local
water utility or State University Extension office in your area,
FEATURES
The washerhasseparate compartments for dispens-
ing detergent and color-safe bleach,chlorine bleach
and fabric softener. All laundry products can be
added to their respective compartments before start-
ing the washer.
The detergent dispenser MUSTALWAYSbe in place
before starting the washer.
The Detergent Dispenser is located under the lid of
the washer. There are two compartments in the dis-
penser,one for liquid detergent and liquid color-safe
bleach,and one for powder detergent and powder
color-safe bleach.
The dispenser willautomatically dispensethe deter-
gent and color-safe bleach(if used) asthe washer fills.
NOTE:
•When usingcolor-safe bleach,add it to the
appropriate dispenser compartment (liquid or
powder) with the detergent. Do not mix liquids
and powders in the samecompartment of the
dispenser.
°Do not place detergent or softener bottle lids,
caps or dispensers into the washtub. Damageto
the load or washer may result
Liquid
P_ring
Surface
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FEATURES
The Chlorine BleachDispenser is located on the left
side of the washer tub.To use the dispenser:
Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL llne.The liquid
chlorine bleachcompartment will hold I/3 of a
cup.
2. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment.
Over-filling the compartment will not dam-
age the load but will release the liquid chlo-
rine bleach into the clothes washer too
early to be effective.
3. The washerautomatically dispensesbleach into
the tub in the first rinse.This maximizesthe effec-
tiveness of the bleach.
4. The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine
bleachbefore it reaches the wash load.
NOTES:
•Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly onto the load or intothe tub. It is a
powerful chemical and cancausefabric dam-
age,such asweakening of the fibers or color
loss,if not usedproperly.
•If you prefer to usecolor-safe, non-chlorine
bleach,add it to the appropriate detergent
compartment. Do not pour color-safe bleach
into the chlorine bleachdispenser.
The Fabric Softener Dispenserislocated on the right
side of the washer tub.To usethe dispenser:
I. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric
softener into the softener compartment. For
smaller loads use less than one cap full.
2. Fabric softener should be diluted with warm
water until it reaches the MAX FILL line on the
compartment Do not fill above the MAX FILL
line. If the compartment is filled above the
MAX FILL line, fabric softener will enter
the clothes washer too early to be effective.
3. Thiscompartment automatically releasesliquid
fabric softener at the proper time during the final
rinse portion of the cycle.
NOTES:
• Use the softener compartment only for liquid
fabric softeners.
• Do not usethe Downy Ball* with this washer.
It will not add fabric softener at the appropri-
ate time and may damagethe washer.Use the
dispenser in the washer.
* Brandnames aretrademarks of the respectivemanufacturers.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the
day's washing. This will shut off the water supply
to the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possi-
bility of damagefrom escapingwater.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleachor
other spills asthey occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do
not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do
not spray cleaners directly on the panel.
Cabinet - clean with soap and water.
The interior of the washer should be cleaned period-
ically to remove dirt, soil, odor or bacteria residue
that may remain in the washer as a result of washing
clothes. We recommend taking the following steps
every 60 to 120 daysto clean and freshen your wash-
er interior. The frequency with which the washer
should be cleanedand freshened depends on factors
such asusage,the amount of dirt, soil or bacteria
being run through your washer,or the use of cold
water.
To clean and freshen the washer interior:
2. Press Start/Pause and wait until the washer has
stopped filling with water
When the washer has stopped filling with
water:
I. Press Start/Pause and lift the lid.
2. Add I/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach to the water in
the tub.
3. Close the lid and press Start/Pause to restart the
washer.
4. Allow the washer to complete the cycle.
Select Normal cycle, hot wash/cold rinse
water temperature, heavy soil level and the max
extract spin option.
The Detergent, Fabric Softener and Bleachdispensers
may need to be cleanedperiodically due to laundry
additive buildup.
Detergent Dispenser:
Remove the dispenser by releasingthe top end
from the lidwith a quarter or something similar.
2. Takethe dispenser to a sink.
3. Wash thoroughly with plain water and soft brush
if necessary.
4. Rinseand dry the dispenser.
5. Replacedispenser in washer lid by fitting the bot-
tom in first, then snappingthe top all the way in.
Important: Make sure all three tabs on the dis-
penser bottom are securely fastened to the lid.
6. DO NOT cleanthe dispenser in the dishwasher.
NOTE: The dispenser MUSTALWAYS be in place
before starting the washer.
Chlorine Bleach Dispenser:
The dispenser cover is not removable.
Wipe thoroughly with a clean,damp cloth or paper
towel.
Fabric Softener Dispenser:
Therear portion of the fabric softenerdispensercoveris
removablefor cleaning.
I. Grasp the rear portion of the cover and pull
straight up.
2. Wash with hot, soapywater and a soft cloth.
Rinseand dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe dispenser compartment with a dry paper
towel to remove buildup.Follow with a clean,
damp cloth or paper towel.
4. Replacedispenser cover.
5. DO NOT cleanthe dispenser cover in the dish-
washer.
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