MAV-1 Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Special Features . . . . . . . . 12-13 Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the Controls Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3 Speed Select Models . . . . . . . 5-6 4 Speed Select Models . . . . . . . 7-8 Electronic Control Models . . . . . .9-11 Service & Warranty . . . . . . . . 15 Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase. Model Number _______________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Date of Purchase ______________________________ If you have questions, call: Maytag Customer Assistance 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. 1-800-688-2002 Canada (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your washer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using it. 3.
Operating Tips Detergent • Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For best results, be sure detergent is added to the washer BEFORE the load and be sure the wash water is above 60° F. • Use the correct amount of detergent for the load size, soil level and water conditions. Use more detergent if you have hard water and very soiled loads. 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.
Operating Tips Additional Tips • During the spin, it is possible for the load to become unevenly distributed in the tub. If this happens, push in the control dial, open the lid, redistribute the load, close the lid and restart the washer. The spin will resume at the point it was interrupted. • The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. • This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or spin when the lid is open.
Using the Controls – 3 Speed Select Models STEP 1 Select Water Level Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate freely during agitation. 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 the desired setting.
Control features vary by model. STEP 3 STEP 4 Select Cycle Select Options (if desired) To select a cycle, push the control dial in (off position) and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at the soil level needed for the wash load in the Regular, Wrinkle Control or Delicates cycles. Extra Rinse Regular Cycle Provides normal agitation and normal spin speeds to wash cottons and heavily soiled items. For maximum cleaning, set the dial at Extra Heavy.
Using the Controls – 4 Speed Select Models STEP 1 Select Water Level Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate freely during agitation. On select models, the Infinite Water Level control allows you to select a specific setting or anywhere in between. It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust the water level after agitation begins.
STEP 4 STEP 5 Select Cycle Select Options (if desired) To select a cycle, push the control dial in (off position) and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at the soil level needed for the wash load. Extra Rinse Important: For optimum fabric care, the appropriate wash and spin speed for the load type must be selected using the wash/spin speed knob. Regular Cycle This cycle provides up to 16 minutes of agitation. Select the Regular Wash/Spin Speed setting.
Using the Controls – Electronic Control Models Getting Started 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Add detergent and additives to the washer. Load the washer. Close the lid. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load. Press the Cycle Selector dial. The Fill indicator light will illuminate and the washer will start to fill. Note: The lid must be completely closed in order to operate the washer controls. STEP 1 Select Water Level Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size.
Control features vary by model. STEP STEP 3 4 Soil Selection Fabric Selection Your washer has selectable soil level settings. Select the appropriate fabric cycle for the type of load by turning the cycle selector dial until the indicator light by the desired fabric selection is illuminated. SOIL SELECTION Light Normal Heavy Extra Heavy LOAD TYPE Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads. This setting will be appropriate for most loads.
Using the Controls – Electronic Control Models STEP 5 STEP 6 Soak Only (select models) Select Options Provides approximately 33 minutes of alternating periods of soaking with brief agitation at slow speed. At the end of the cycle, the Cycle Selector dial must be manually set to a wash cycle or spin cycle to drain the washer. Avoid extended soaking. Extra Rinse Spin Only Provides a spin to remove more water from the load.
Special Features Liquid Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches your wash load. The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow these steps: To use, follow these steps: 1. Measure liquid chlorine bleach carefully, following the instructions on the bottle. 1. Pour a measured amount of fabric softener into the dispenser to fill line only. 2.
Special Features Unbalanced Spin Load Compensator Your new washer is designed to handle out-of-balance loads without shutting down or interrupting the washing cycle. For this reason, the cycle will always be completed. If heavier fabrics in such out-of-balance loads should ever contain excessive moisture at the completion of the cycle, redistribute the clothes in the washer and reset the control dial for the final spin period.
Troubleshooting Won’t Fill • • • • • • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer. Turn both faucets on fully. Straighten inlet hoses. Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged. Won’t Agitate • • • • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. Make sure the lid is completely closed. Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer. Pauses are normal.
Service & Warranty Washer Warranty Full One-Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.