Maytag LAT9904 Washer User Manual


 
The SPIN cycle is used to drain the tub or spin out a For best washing results, clothes must circulate freely.
load. When the SPIN pad is pressed, the wash tub will If too little water is used, poor cleaning, ]inting and
begin spinning, automatically selecting a 5 minute spin. excessive wear may result. Use the following as a guide
"Spin 5 Minutes" will appear in the Monitor. (To to select the proper water level:
change the spin time see the following section.)
Extra Large - 3/4 to fnlI of clothes.
Adjust Wash Cycle Large - 1/2 to 3/4 fidl of clothes.
Water Temperature Medium - 1/3 to 1/2 full of clothes.
Wash water temperature is critical to good laundry Small- 1/4 to 1/3 fidl of clothes.
results. Household water heaters should be set to deliv-
er a minimum of 140° E (60° C.) water to the washer Mini - Less than 1/4 full of clothes. (When this level
for the hot wash setting. Other temperature options are is selected a gentle agitation/slow spin is automatically
thermostatically controlled by the washer to assure con- provided for gentle handling of small loads.)
sistent temperatures, improve cleaning and save energy'.
NOTE: When laundering permanent press items or
Warm wash water is automatically programmed into items of delicate construction, washable woolens or
cycle selections. This temperature can be changed by loosely knit items, never use less than the MEDI-
pressing the WASH TEMP ADJUST pad. There are UM setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling
five temperatures available as indicated by the ther- and pulling of seams.
mometer symbol in the Monitor. They are:
HOT - Wash and presoak water will be the tempera- Signal Level
ture of the water coming from the hot water faucet. An audible signal will remind you to return to the
Rinse water will be cold. Use this setting for heavily washer. The washer signal consists of 8 short beeps
soiled whites and colorfast items, and will sound at the end of the wash cycle. It will also
sound if the lid is left open during a cycle or if the
ENERGY SAVER HOT - Wash and presoak water washer stops due to an unevenly distributed clothes
will be approximately 120 ° F. Rinse water will be cold. load.
Use this setting for moderately soiled whites and col-
orfast items. To adjust the volume of the signal, press the SIGNAL
LEVEL ADJUST pad. The loudness level is indicated
WARM - Wash and presoak water will be approxi- audibly as well as visually by the symbol in the
mately 100° F. Rinse water will be cold. Use this setting Monitor. The signal level does not need to be set each
for permanent press and colored items with light to time the washer is used.
moderate soil. "rime
ENERGY SAVER WARM - Wash and presoak water The amount of agitation, soak, rinse and spin time can
will be approximately 80° F. Rinse water will be cold. be adjusted on the cycles and options. Press the pad
Use this setting for delicates, colored and permanent to increase the time; press the pad to decrease the
press items with light soil. time. Cycles and options can be set for the following
COLD - Wash and presoak water will be the temper- times:
ature of the water coming from the cold water faucet. Regular Fabrics .......... 1-19 minutes
Use this setting to minimize fading of brightly colored Permanent Press ......... 1-15 minutes
items and shrinkage of washable woolens.
Knits-Delicates .......... 1-10 ,ninntes
NOTE: Water below 65°F is too c01d to dissolve and Fine Wash .............. 1-10 minutes
activate granular laundry detergents. Soak .................. 1-59 minutes or Infinite
Water Level Rinse .................. 1-8 rninutes
The Extra Large Water Level is automatically pro- Spin ................... 1-8 minutes
grammed into the cycle selection. This level can be Presoak ................ 1-60 minutes
changed by pressing the WATER LEVEL ADJUST The amount of time chosen will be displayed for
pad. There are five water levels available as indicated
approximately 10 seconds in the Monitor when a cycle
by the washer tub symbol in the Monitor. is first selected.
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