Maytag LAT9904 Washer User Manual


 
USING LAUNDRY ADDITIVES
Bleach
Add liquid chlorine bleach to file dispenser before
adding the clothes. Properly diluted bleach will be
added automatically to the wash water.
When using this bleach, carefully measure the recom-
mended amount. General recommendations are 1/8 cup
for each '2gallons of wash water. Amount of wash water
in: MINI-FILL - 8 gallons (7 Imperial gallons; 30
liters); SMALL - 12 gallons (10 Imperial gallons; 4,5
liters); MEDIUM - I4 gallons (12 Imperial gallons; 53
liters); LARGE 17 gallons (14 hnperial gallons; 64
liters); EXTP,A LARGE - 19 gallons (16 Imperial gal-
lons; 72 liters).
Be careful whenever you use liquid chlorine
bleach. It is a powerful chemical and can cause
fabric damage, such as tears or color loss, if not
used properly. Do not pour directly on fabries.
Always dilute with water. Wipe up spills with a
paper towel.
Non-Chlorine bleach may be added with the deter-
gent. Follow the instructions on the package. If used
improperly, fabric damage may occur, such as color loss.
Do not put granular bleach or detergent in bleach dis-
penser.
Detergent
Use either liquid or granular iaundn7 detergent. Add
measured amount of detergent to washtub before
loading.
Read the manufacturer's instructions and use the cor-
rect amount. Most instructions are for washing an
"average" load. If the size of the load is extra large, the
degree of soil is heavSer than average and the water is
harder than 6 grains per gallon, more detergent should
be used.
Wipe up any spills of liquid laund_" detergent on the
washer.
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