Maytag PAV3000 User manual

PAV3000 5-Speed Select, Super Capacity Washq
USER'S GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase
of a Performa by Maytag clothes
washer! Your satisfaction is very important
to us.
Read this manual for best results. It contains
instructions to acquaint you with proper operating
and maintenance procedures.
In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide
packed with your clothes washer. It contains infor-
mation on recommended laundering procedures,
stain removal and special laundering situations.
Save time and money, If something should go
wrong, we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" Table of Contents
section in the back of this book. It is designed to
help you solve basic problems before consulting a
servicer. Safety Instructions................. 1
Should you have any questions about using your OperatingTips.................... 2
Performa by Maytag clothes washer, write to us. Be
sure to provide the model and serial numbers. Controls ataGlance .............. 3-4
Maytag Consumer Information Special Features ................. 5-6
403 W. 4th St. N. Careand Cleaning................. 6
Newton, Iowa 50208
[phone] BeforeYouCall............ BackPage
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when u,,
your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully before using the washer. 8. Flame resistant finishes -improper laundering
Retain all instructions for future reference, remove them. Follow garment manufacturer's in
2. Properly install and locate in accordance with the tions carefully.
Installation Instructions. 9. When moving, have the washer checked and pr_
Must be properly grounded-See Installation Instructions. installed by a qualified technician.
Should anyone get an electric shock from the washer, dis- WARNING!FIRE HAZARD
connect electrical power. Do not operate until it has been
repaired by a qualified service technician. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other f
Install or store where it will not be exposed to tempera- mable or explosive substances to the wash water. _[
tures below freezing or exposed to the weather, substances give off vapors that could ignite or exp
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power Do not wash articles which have been previously clee
supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements. washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry-clea
Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities, solvents,oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol, tu*
Have a qualified service technician install your washer, tine, or other flammable or explosive materials. "I
substances will be retained in articles, and ari
3. To prevent injury to children: which still contain these flammable or explosive
Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with the stances give off vapors that could ignite or explod
washer. Observe these precautions when using cleaning fl
Close supervision of children is necessary when using the spot or stain removers, etc. These products shoul
washer, labeled "nonflammable." Use according to manufa
When children are mature enough, instruct them in the ers directions in a well ventilated area or outd,
safe, correct use of the washer. Thoroughly rinse articles by hand before placing 1
in the washer. Some of these products - rust remt
Keep all laundry aids out of the reach of children, prefer- for example - will damage components and the f
ably in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids only as directed of the washer.
by the manufacturer observing all warnings on container
labels. Keep area around and underneath washer free fron
accumulation of combustible materials, such as
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable va
sheet can create a chamber with inadequate ventilation, and liquids.
Remove the door to the washing compartment before the Hydrogen gas is explosive and under certain condit
washer is removed from service or discarded, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water sy
that has not been used for two weeks or more. If th,
4. Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is water system has not been used for such ape
moving. The washer is equipped with a safety switch for before using the washer, turn on all the hot v
your protection. If action does not stop when the washer faucets and let the water flow from each faucet for
lid is opened during the spin cycle, disconnect the electri- eral minutes. This will release any accumulated h}
cai power to the washer. Do not operate the washer until gen gas. As this gas is flammable, do not smoke o:
it has been repaired by a qualified technician, an open flame during this procedure.
5. Do not tamper with the operating controls. Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil cont
6. To prevent personal injury and damage to the washer, do nated materials are incompletely washed, a carry-
not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt and buildup of the oil may contribute to a chei
reaction (spontaneous combustion) that could cal
any servicing. Servicing should be referred to a qualified load to catch fire by itself. This would be more lik_
service technician, happen if the load were left in the dryer after tuml
7. Do not wash fiberglass articles unless recommended by stopped or if items were folded and stacked
manufacturer, warm.
1SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Tips
For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips pamphlet.
Detergent
• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For flk-J,s_
best results, be sure detergent is added to the
washer BEFORE the load and be surethe wash
wateris above 65° F.
•Use the correct amount of detergent for the loadsize,
soil levelandwater conditions. Usemore detergent if
you have hard water and very soiled loads. bOO o O
If you have soft water or a lightly soiled load, use less o oo ° o °
o o o ° o
detergent. (See manufacturer's instructions.) °o _ °oOo°o°
• Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.
• For best results, add the detergent to the washtub
before adding the load.
Loading
• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the J_ _
top row of holes for a maximum load.
• Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agita-
tor.
• Mix large and small items for best circulation. Wash
bulky items like blankets separately.
• When laundering permanent press items or items of
delicate construction, washable woolens or loosely _ ;_-'_',_'_' / I]" _-
knit items, never use less than the MEDIUM water
level setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling
and pulling of seams.
Additional Tips
• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle. • If you open the lid during a spin cycle, the wash_
These pauses are normal, will stop. When the lid is closed and the control di_
• This washer is designed so that it will not spin when pulled out, the washer will continue the cycle at tl_
the lid is open. It will, however, fill and agitate with point it was interrupted.
the lid open so water is available for pretreating
stains or diluting fabric softener.

Controls at a Glance * See Laundering Tips for proper washing pro(stain removal,andspeciallaunderingsituati_
Select Water Level HEAVYDUTY/QUIETSERIES/3SPEED/_OTOR
Determine the selected setting based on clothes load SUPERCAPACITY/19CYCLES
size. This infinite control allows you to select a specific
setting or anywhere in between. _EDIU_LA!GE2U
_INIo;"
It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust "_
the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the
water level, turn the control to RESET and then back to b_NAYrAG
the desired setting.
WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE INFINIIEWAI{_R[
Super 3/4-Full
Large 1/2 - 3/4 Full fINGeRTIPFAUCE!
,_'qHOLD
Medium 1/4 - 1/2 Full _i
Mini 1/4 Full
REMEMBER:Itemsmustcirculatefreelyfor best results.
Select Wash/Spin Speed
Select Wash/Rinse Temperature Yourwasherhasfivewashandspinspeedcombi
Your washer gives you a choice of hot, warm or WASH/SPIN SPEEDS
cold water for waslning and cold or warm water for
rinsing. Use the chart below as a guide. Regular/Fast Sturdy fabrics needing
maximum water extracti
WASH/RINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE Sturdy fabrics needing a
White and heavily soiled, color- Regular/Slow slower spin speed becau
Hot/Cold fast items wrinkling.
Moderately soiled, Heavy loads of delicate
Warm/Cold colored items; Delicate/Fast fabrics needing a fast spi
most permanent press items better water extraction.
Brightly colored, lightly soiled Delicate fabrics needing
Cold/Cold items; washable woolens Delicate/Slow slower spin speed becau
of clothing construction.
Recommended for polyester and
Double Wash blends; used for removing grass, Handwash/Slow Delicates, blankets or sp
Warm-Warm/Warm ketchup, soil and juice stains requiring special attentk
Recommended for most cotton
Double Wash fabrics; use for diapers, baby for- rweKC
Hot-Hot/Cold mula, cosmetics and most oil
based stains
*UseDoubleWashwatertemperaturesettings only
whenchoosingDoubleWashontimer.
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DOUBLEWASH REGULAR/
sP,,_6TR PERt_ANENTPRESS
cOL._DOoUSLEWAS_ DELICATE AGITATE SPIN
_,VARt_COLD HOT-HOP REGULAR RAST D'ELICAIE
COL'_ : COLD SLOW : SLOW SOAK, RINSE
". .° °° -" AGITATE, EXTRARINSE
'_ DOUBLEWAI,q
HO._.I.I.... WAR_-WAR_REGULAR.... HANDWASH SPIN ON :
ZOLD _ WAR_ FAST _LOW Off
SOAK,
. ' STARI,,_;
ORE IPINEXIRARINSE
W_,SH/RINS(_TE_P W_H/SPINSP_ED SPIN _'
RINSE
HANDWASH&DELICATES PuLt,o,,_,
PUSHTOSlOP
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_(ifdesired)
Select Cycle Select Extra Rinse Option
To select a cycle, push the control dial IN and turn it to This option is located to the right of the cycle contr
the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at the number dial. When the switch is in the "on" position, an ado
of minutesdesired for the wash load. tional rinse at the end of the RegularPermanent Pre
cycle is provided to more completely remove laund
Regular/Permanent Press Cycles
Regular/Permanent Press cycles share the same por- additives, suds, perfumes, etc.
tion of the control dial. For regular fabrics, select the Ste_ _
cycle and turn the Wash/Spin speed dial to _ (if desired)
Regular/Fast. For permanent press loads select Using the FingertipFaucet
Delicate/Fast. This feature islocated on the lower left side of the cc
Handwash& DelicatesCycle trol panel. The fingertip faucet provides cold water
Handwash & Delicates provides up to 10 minutes of pretreat spots, stains or heavily soiled areas without t
intermittent periods of soak and agitation. Depending
on the load, select either the Delicate/Fast, washer being in operation.
Delicate/Slow, or Handwash/Slow Wash/Spin speed. _ F_
Double Wash
DoubleWashmustbeselectedonboththetemperaturePull Control Dial Out to Start
selector and on the control dial. Double Wash provides
approximately 30 minutes of agitation and soaking to You may stop the washerat any time by simply pu
help remove stubborn dirt and stains. For more infor- ing the control dial IN. Therefore it is possible to obt
mation see page 5. a non-agitated soak or to shorten, skip or repeat
part of a cycle. The control dial must be pushed IN q
position) when you change the setting.
Note: Do not attempt to turn the control dial co
terclockwise since damage to the timer will rest

Special Features
1. Liquid Bleach Dispenser 1,Pour a measured amount of desired liquid int
inner chamber to fill line only.
The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine
bleach before it reaches your wash load. To use, follow 2. If fabric softener comes below line, add warm v
these steps: If it is necessary to clean dispenser, hold the disp,
with bottom side up and
push inward on tabs. _,,ER
YOU are then able to CHAMBER
clean both parts using _ _
warm water and a brush
if necessary.
To reassemble, hold _"""cOUTERER
both pieces in an
upright position. Insert j
the innerchamber into
the outer chamber using ribs to position parts. R
until a stop is felt. Push parts together firmly to er
locking tabs.
Pour liquid chlorine bleach into
bleach dispenser. 3.Double Wash
1.Measure liquid chlorine bleach carefully, following Double Wash pro-
the instructions on the bottle, vides excellent clean- _ LIQUID
ing even with very _ DISPENS[
2.Add the bleach to the dispenser before adding the heavily soiled items.
load. Avoid splashing or over-filling the dispenser. Add liquid or granu-
NOTE: lar detergent in the _ S
•Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly bottom of the tub _CRUBBER
onto the load or into the wash tub. It is a powerful and liquid detergent
in the liquid dis-
chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as tear- penser on the top of the agitator. Clothes soak f
ing or color loss,if not used properly, minutes with several brief periods of agitation. We
• If you prefer to use color-safe, non-chlorine bleach, spun out and clean wash water is added along wil
pour it into the wash tub with your detergent. Do not liquid detergent for a 16 minute wash.
pour non-chlorine bleaches into the bleach dispenser.
4. Soak.to.Wash
2. Liquid Dispenser LQU,D
DISPENSER Soak-to-Wash eliminates the inconvenience of was
The dispenser may be used for soaking of stained clothes before the wash cycle. I
fabric softener with most cycles or to-Wash provides a 30 minute soak which auto
liquid detergent with the Double SCRUBBER cally proceeds into a 16 minute wash without t
Wash cycle. The liquid dispenser out of wash water. Brief periods of agitation are us
should be cleaned before and after thoroughly dissolve detergent. Liquid dispens
each use of liquid detergent. The used only if fabric softener is desired in the rinse
dispenser automatically releases AGITATOR
the liquid at the proper time In order to use a Soak-to-Wash cycle, the contro
during the cycle. To use, must be set in the Start position of Double Wasl_
follow thesesteps: Wash/Rinse Temperature selector should b
Hot/Cold, Warm/Cold, or Cold/Cold. If desirec
5the liquid dispenser for fabric softener.

5. Automatic Lint 8. Unbalanced Spin
Filtering System Load Compensator
The Lint Filtering System does not require cleaning. Your new washer is designed to handle out-of-bala_
Wash and rinse water is filtered and re-filtered contin- loads without shutting down or interrupting the wa_
uously to trap lint shed by most fabrics during the agi- ing cycle.
ration cycle before it can be re-deposited on the wash For this reason, the cycle will always be completed.
load. The engineered hole design on the wash basket in heavier fabrics in such out-of-balance loads should e,_
conjunction with water flow produced by the agitator, contain excessive moisture at the completion of t
traps lint away from the clothes between the inner cycle, redistribute the clothes in the washer and re_
wash basket and the outer tub. Lint is automatically the control dial for the final spin period.
flushed from the washer during the spin cycle.
6. Scrubber 9. Overload Protector
A built-in protector automatically shuts off the wash
The Scrubber, located on the agitator can be used for motor in case of an overload. This can occur if:
pretreating heavily soiled items. Use a paste made from
detergent and water and apply to the soiled area. Work • Too heavy a load is being washed.
the paste in by moving the fabric back and forth over • Too many appliances are plugged into the line op(
Scrubber surface. The Scrubberis most helpful in treat- ating your washer.
ing soil on necklines, socks and knees of trousers. • A low voltage condition exists on the line.
7. Safety Spin • Lid is opened and closed repeatedly.
If for any reason you open the washer lid when the The overload protector permits the washer to st_
washer is in a spin or extract period, the operation will again when the motor has cooled to a safe operati;
immediately stop. This is for your personal safety. If temperature.
your washer does not stop, call your service technician If the motor stops repeatedly, call your service tecfulicia
immediately. When the lid is closed, the operation will
automatically resume.
Care & Cleaning
1. After washing, leave the lid open until the interior is dry 7. The top of the washer should not be used for removii
2. Check hoses to be sure there are no kinks or knots, stains from garments. Some stain removers, such as ru
remover, will mar the finish.
3. Your washer should not be installed where tempera-
tures will go below freezing, as damage to the washer 8. Remove pins, buckles or other sharp objects fro
could result, clothes to prevent scratching interior parts.
9. Clothes should not be stored in washer.
4. Occasionally wipe exterior with a clean damp sponge or
cloth. Polish with a soft dry cloth. If desired, occasion- 10.Bleach, detergent, solvents, etc. spilled on the top
ally polish, being careful not to use polish on plastic your washer that are allowed to remain will remove tl
parts, glossy finish. Remove all spills with a damp, soft clot]
5. Lifetime lubrication is done at the factorN so your 11.If you close your home for the winter, have a servi
washer never needs to be oiled or greased, technician drain the washer. Unplug cord from electric
outlet and disconnect hoses from faucets.
6. Do not lay heavy or sharp objects on top ofyour washer.

Before You Call
Check the following if your clothes washer...
Won't Drain:
• Is the hose kinked or knotted?
•Is the drain outlet clogged?
Does Not Fill:
•Is the electrical cord plugged in correctly?
• Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped?
• Is the control dial pulled out?
• Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
•Are the hoses kinked or knotted?
• Is the control dial set properly (not in the off position_?
• Turn off.let stand for 30 minutes then restart. Motor thermal protector may have engaged.
•Hose filter screens may be plugged. Disconnect hoses and clean screens.
Water Temperature Is Incorrect:
• Is the temperature switch set correctly?
• Are the hoses connected to the correct faucets (hot to hot, cold to cold)?
•Are the hot and cold faucets turned on?
• Is water heater set correctly?
Is Noisy:
• Is the washer ieveland firm to the fl0or?
Does Not Spin:
• Is the lid closed?
• Is the electrical cord plugged in correctly?
• Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped?
Is Leaking:
• Are the hose connections tight at the faucets?
• Is end of drain hose correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility?
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