Maytag PERFORMA PAV3100 User manual

Congratulations on
your purchase of a Maytag
Performa'" clothes washer! Your
satisfaction is very important to us.
Read this manual for best results. It con-
tains instructions to acquaint you with proper ....
operating and maintenance procedures.
In addition you will find a Laundering Tips guide
packed with yourclothes washer. It contains infor-
mation on recommended laundering procedures,
stain removal and special laundering situations.
Savetime and money. If something should go
wrong, we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" Table of Contents
section. It is designed to help you solve basic prob-
lems before consulting a servicer. SafetyInstructions................ .1
If you have questions, write us (include your model
,and serial numbers and your phone number) or call: OperatingTips .................... 2
Maytag Appliances Sales Company Controls ataGlance.............. 3-4
Attn:CAIR®Center SpecialFeatures ................. 5-6
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 Careand Cleaning ................. 6
1-800-688-9900 USA Before YouCall .................... 7
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing Warranty ......................... 8
impaired, or speech impaired) Guidede L'Utilisateur ............. 10
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com Guia del Usuario ................. 20
A/02/01 PartNo.35-6290 MCSPartNo.21001762

Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when us
your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully before using the washer. 9. When moving, have the washer checked and pro
Retain all instructions for future reference, installed by a qualified technician.
2. Properly install and locate in accordance with the 10. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration
Installation Instructions. time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks,
Must be properly grounded-See Installation Instructions. wear or leaks and replace them every five years.
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.
Install or store where it will not be exposed to tempera- Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other fl
tures below freezing or exposed to the weather, mable or explosive substances to the wash water. Tt
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power substances give off vapors that could ignite or explo,
supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements. Do not wash articles which have been previously cleaI
Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry-clear
Have a qualified service technician install your washer, solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol, turf
tine, or other flammable or explosive materials. Tt
3. To prevent injury to children: substances will be retained in articles, and articles wt
Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with the wash- still contain these flammable or explosive substar
er. give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Close supervision of children is necessary when using the Observe these precautions when using cleaning flu
washer, spot or stain removers, etc. These products should
When children are mature enough, instruct them in the labeled "nonflammable." Use according to manufac
safe, correct use of the washer, ers directions in a well ventilated area or outdo
Keep all laundry aids out of the reach of children, prefer- Thoroughly rinse articles by hand before placing then
ably in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids only as direct- the washer. Some of these products - rust removers
ed by the manufacturer observing all warnings on con- example- will damage components and the finish of
tainer labels, washer.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the Keep area around and underneath washer free from
washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic
sheet can create a chamber with inadequate ventilation, accumulation of combustible materials, such as ]
paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable va F
Remove the door to the washing compartment before the
washer is removed from service or discarded, and liquids.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE!Under certain cot
4. Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is mov- tions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water _,
ing. The washer is equipped with a safety switch for your tern that has not been used for two weeks or more. If
protection. If action does not stop when the washer lid is
opened during the spin cycle, disconnect the electrical hot water system has not been used for such a peri
power to the washer. Do not operate the washer until it before using the washer, turn on all the hot water fau(
has been repaired by a qualified technician, and let the water flow from each faucet for several
utes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
5. Do not tamper with the operating controls. As this gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an o1
6. To prevent personal injury and damage to the washer, do flame during this procedure.
not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil conta
any servicing. Servicing should be referred to a qualified nated materials are incompletely washed, a carry-o
service technician, and buildup of the oil may contribute to a chemical rc
7. Do not wash fiberglass articles unless recommended by tion (spontaneous combustion) that could cause a loa(
manufacturer, catch fire by itself. This would be more likely to hapl
8. Flame resistant finishes - improper laundering could if the load were left in the dryer after tumbling stopt
remove them. Follow garment manufacturer's instruc- or if items were folded and stacked while warm.
tions carefully.
1SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Tips
Detergent
• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For _ __)_ _//,,
best results, be sure detergent is added to the wash-
er BEFORE the load and be sure the wash water is
above 65 ° E
• Use the correct amount of detergent for the loadsize, _ __N
soil level and water conditions.Use more detergent if
you have hard water and very soiled loads. ,[/ _,1__ / i_ ]._ _ /LN_ ]
If you have soft water or a lightly soiled load,use less
detergent. (See manufacturer's instructions.)
• Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.
Loading
• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
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 wrinkle free items or items of deli-
cate construction, washable woolens or loosely knit
items, never use less than the MEDIUM water level
setting. This willminimize shrinkage, wrinkling and
pulling of seams.
Additional Tips I
• 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 dosed 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 procedur
stainremoval,andspeciallaunderingsituations.
Ste_a
Select Water Level
Determine the selected setting based on clothes load
size. This infinite control allows you to select a specific
setting or anywhere in between.
It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust .*_e_L_,
the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the
water level, turn the control to RESET and then back to
the desired setting.
WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE
Oversize 3/4 - Full water L_
Large 1/2 - 3/4 Full
Medium 1/4 - 1/2 Full
Mini 1/4 Full Controlpanelfeaturesvarybymodel.
m_
-_tAn _ Select Wash/Rinse Temperatu
Your washer provides you with a choice of hot,
Select Wash/Spin Speed warm or cold waterfor washing and cold or warm
Your washer has selectable wash and spin speed combi- water for rinsing. Use the chart below as a guide.
nations. WASH/RINSE TEMPS LOAD TYPE
WASH/SPIN SPEEDS LOAD TYPE
White and heavily soiled, col(
Sturdy fabrics needing Hot/Cold fast items
Regular/Fast maximum water extraction. Warm/Warm Delicate items
Heavy loads of delicate fab-
Delicate/Fast rics needing a fast spin for
better water extraction. Warm/Cold Moderately soiled, colorq
items; most wrinkle free items
Delicate fabrics needing
Delicate/Slow slowerspin speed because Cold/Cold Brightly colored, lightly soil.
of clothing construction, items; washable woolens
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Select Cycle Pull Control Dial Out to Start
To select a cycle, push the control dial IN (off position) You may stop the washer at any time by simply push-
and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointeris at ing the control dial IN. Therefore it is possible to obtain
the number of minutes desired for the wash load in the a non-agitated soak or to shorten, skip or repeat any
Regular, Wrinkle Free, or Delicate cycles, part of a cycle. The control dial must be pushed IN (off
RegularFabricsCycle position) when you change the setting.
For regularfabrics, select the cycle and turn the Note: Do not attempt to turn the control dial coun-
Wash/Spin Speed dial to Regular/Fast.terclockwise. Damage to the timer will result.
Wrinkle Free Fabrics Cycle
This cycle provides up to 12 minutes of agitation. Select
the Delicate/Fast Wash/Spin speed.
Delicates Cycle
For delicate fabrics, select the cycle and turn the
Wash/Spin Speed dial to Delicate/Slow.

Special Features
1. Liquid Bleach Dispenser 2. Fabric Softener Dispenser
The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine The dispenser automati-
bleach before it reaches your wash load. To use, follow cally releases liquid fab-
these steps: tic softenerat the proper_ UQUJD
1.Measure liquid chlorine bleach carefully, following time during the cycle. To DISPENSE
the instructions on the bottle, use, follow these steps:
2.Add the bleach to the dispenser before adding the 1. Pour a measured
load. Avoid splashing or over-filling the dispenser, amount of fabric sof-
tener into dispenser
NOTE: top to fill line only.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly 2. If fabric softener GIT_
onto the load or into the wash tub. It is a powerful comes below line, add
chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as tear- warm water.
ing or color loss, if not used properly. If it is necessary to clean
• If you prefer to use color-safe, non-chlorine bleach, the dispenser, pull the
pour it into the wash tub with your detergent. Do not fabric softener dispenser
pour non-chlorine bleaches into the bleach dispenser, off of the agitator. Then hold the dispenser with bot
side up and twist to disengage dispenser bottom f
top (see below). You are then able to clean both Fusing warm water and a brush if necessary.
To reassemble, hold both pieces in an upright posi!
Insert the inner chamber into the outer chamber u;
the slots to position parts. Rotate until tabs snap
f-"_/locking position.
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_,.,_. OUTER
--. CHAMBER
Pour liquid chlorine bleach into
bleach dispenser. INNER

3. Automatic Lint 5. Unbalanced Spin
Filtering System Load Compensator
The Lint Filtering System does not require cleaning. Your new washer is designed to handle out-of-balance
Wash and rinse water is filtered and re-filtered contin- loads without shutting down or interrupting the wash-
uously to trap lint shed by most fabrics during the agi- ing cycle.
tation cycle before it can be re-deposited on the wash For this reason, the cycle will always be completed. If
load. The engineered hole design on the wash basket in heavier fabrics in such out-of-balance loads should ever
conjunction with water flow produced by the agitator, contain excessive moisture at the completion of the
traps lint away from the clothes between the inner cycle,redistribute the clothes in the washer and reset
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.
4. Safety Spin 6. Overload Protector
A built-in protector automatically shutsoff the washer
If for any reason you open the washer lid when the motor in case of an overload. This can occur if:
washer is in a spin orextract period, the operation will
immediately stop. This is for your personal safety. If ° The load being washed is too heavy.
your washer does not stop, call your service technician • Too many appliances are plugged into the line oper-
immediately. When the lid is closed, the operation will ating your washer.
automatically resume. °A low voltage condition exists on the line.
• Lid is opened and closed repeatedly.
The overload protector permits the washer to start
again when the motor has cooled to a safe operatin_
temperature.
If the motor stops repeatedly, call your service technician
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 removin I
2. Check hoses to be sure there are no kinks or knots, stains from garments. Some stain removers, such as ms
remover, will mar the finish.
3. Your washer should not be installed where tempera-
tures will go below freezingy as damage to the washer 8. Remove pins, buckles or other sharp objects fron
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, occasional- 10.Bleach, detergent, solvents,etc. spilled on the top c
ly polish, being careful not to use polish on plastic parts, your washer that are allowed to remain will remove th
5. Lifetime lubrication is done at the factory, so your wash- glossy finish. Remove all spills with a damp, soft cloth
er never needs to be oiled or greased. 11.If you close your home for the winter, have a servic
6. Do not lay heavy or sharp objects on top of your washer, technician drain the washer. Unplug cord from electric;
outlet and disconnect hoses from faucets.

Before You Call
Check the following if your clothes washer...
Won't Drain:
• Is the hose kinked or knotted?
• Is the drain outlet clogged?
•Has a :
• Is the controI dialpulled out?
•Are the hotand cold water £auc_ts turned on?
• Are the hOses k_ed or _6_e_?
•Isle ii _ _ iC
e
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 level and firm to the floor?;
Does Not Spin:
• Is the lid closed?
•Is the electrical cord plugged in correctly?
• Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped?

Performa by Maytag
Clothes Washer Warranty
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was pur-
chased; or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.Should you not receive satisfactory war-
ranty service, please call or write:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR ®Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
U.S. 1-800-688-9900 Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf,hearing impaired or speech impaired,call 1-800-688-2080.
When contacting Maytag AppliancesSales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance about a service problem, please inclu&
the following:
(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the back centerof the control panel) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was purchased;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.
(e)Proof of purchase.
What is not covered by these warranties:
1.Conditions and damages resulting from any of the 4.The cost of service or service call to:
following:a. Correct installation errors.
a. Improper installation, delivery,or maintenance, b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.
not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized 5. Consequential or incidental damagessustainedby an,
servicer, person as a result of any breach of these warranties.
c. Misuse, abuse,accidents or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation o
e. Improper setting of any control, consequential orincidental damages, so the above exch1
2.Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have sion may not apply.
been removed,altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
User's Guides,service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance