Maytag MAH5500B Washer User Manual


 
PERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.
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LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER i
The tub can be loaded completely full with dry
unfolded clothes. However, do not pack the tub tightly.
Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and pos-
sibly cause creasingor wrinkling of the load.
When washing big bulky items or a couple of small
items that do not fill the tub completely, such asa rug
or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for
improved tumbling and spin performance.
When washing heavilysoiled loads,it is very important
to avoid overloading the washer to assure good
cleaning results.
To load a forgotten item, press the start/pause pad,
add the item, close the door and press the
start/pause pad.After a 15 to 30 second pause,the
cycle will resume.
NOTE: To assurethat your additional itemsget clean,
do not wait more than five minutes after the cycle has
started to add the item.
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! ....................................................................SELECT FABRICS I
Press the appropriate pad for the type of load.This will determine the tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for
the cycle.
cotton sturdy - Normal tumble pattern and high speed spin. Use for towels,
jeans, sheets, linens, underwear, t-shirts.
wrinkle free - Reduced tumble pattern and spin speed to reduce wrinkling.
Use for dress shirts/pants, wrinkle free clothing, poly/cotton blend clothing.
delicates - Gentle tumble action and gentle spin speed. Use for dress
shirts/blouses, nylons, sheer or lacy garments.
hand wash -Alternating periods of short and long soak and gentle spin speed.
Use for items labeled hand wash.
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