Maytag MAH4000 Washer User Manual


 
Controls At A Glance ..................... ............. ....... ..
For detaded mformat_on on sorting, pretreat_ng stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundermg Tips booklet.
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Step Load the
Clothes Washer
The tub can be loaded completely full with dry To load a forgotten item immediately after the
unfolded clothes. However, do not pack the tub clothes washer has started, press the START/STOP
tightly, button. The door will remain unlocked for approxi-
mately 3 minutes into the start of the cycle. Add the
Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and pos-
sibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. item(s), close the door and press the START/STOP
button to resume the cycle.
When washing big bulky items or a couple of small
Once the door has locked, it is possible to load a
items that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug
or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for forgotten item. Press the START/STOP button and
wait approximately 2 minutes for the "Door Locked"
improved tumbling and spin performance.
indicator to turn off. Open the door, add the item(s),
When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very impor- close the door and press the START/STOP button to
rant to avoid overloading the washer to assure good resume the cycle.
cleaning results.
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Step
Select Fabrics
Press the appropriate button for the type of load. This will determine the
tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the cycle.
FABRIC SELECTION LOAD TYPE DESCRIPTION
Towels Linens
Normal tumble pattern and high
Jeans Underwear
• • speed spin
• •" Sheets T-shirts
WHITES . ...........................
.......................... Dress shirts/pants
Reduced tumble pattern and spin
COLORS .... *°" Wrinkle Free clothing
Poly/cotton blend clothing speed to reduce wrinkling.
Dress skirts/blouses
DELICATES -,o,,,o Gentle tumble action and gentle
Nylons spin speed.
HAND Sheer or lacy garments
WASHABLES Ooo
°°°o Hand-Washables Alternating periods of short and
long soak and gentle spin speed.
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