Maytag LAT8804 Washer User Manual


 
Start the Washer MAINTAINING THE
Pull out the cycle control knob to start the washer. You WASH ER
will hear water entering the wash tub.
The washer will fill to the selected water level with the * Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's
selected wash water temperature. After filling, it will washing. This will shut off the water supply' to the
agitate for the selected number of minutes, washer and prevent the unlikely possibili_ of dam-
age from escaping water.
The washer will pause briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal. ° Clean the control panel with a soft damp cloth and
glass cleaner. Do not use any abrasive powders or
This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or cleaning pads.
spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with the
lid open so water is available for pretreating stains or ° Clean the cabinet with soap and water followed
diluting fabric softener, with an appliance wax, if desired.
Should the lid be opened during a cycle, the washer The SELF-CLEAN LINT FILTER is located
will stop; when the lid is dosed and the control knob is under the agitator on the bottom of the washtub.
pulled out, the washer will resume its cycle at the point The lint filter in this washer cleans itself. During
it was interrupted, the wash and rinse portion of the cycle, lint is col-
lected on the filter. The filter is then flushed anto-
Indicator Lights (Lights will vary matically during the spin and drain.
according to model)
The ON light stays lit throughout the entire cycle indi- STORING THE WASHER
eating the washer is operating. The SOAK light is on
during the soak cycle. W:ashers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage.
Prepare the washer for storage as follows:
Select NORMAL cycle on Regular Fabrics and add
one cup of bleach or white vinegar to a full load of
water without clothes. Run the washer through a
complete cycle.
Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
Advance the cycle control knob to the spin of
Regular Fabrics and lower drain hose to drain any
water that may be in the drain hose.
Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and leave the washer lid open to let air circulate
inside the tub.
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