Maytag MAV77 - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATING TIPS
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LOADING
Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in
the tub, up to the top row of holes for
a maximum load.
Do not wrap large items like sheets
around the agitator.
Mix large and small items for best
circulation. Wash bulky items like
blankets separately.
When laundering wrinkle free it<
or items of delicate construct
washable woolens or loosely
items, never use less than the ME
UM water level setting. This will n
mize shrinkage, wrinkling and pul
of seams.
For best results, add the deterger
washtub before adding the load.
Close lid carefully to avoid slamm
lOADStNSOR" AGITA1DR
The LoadSensor™ agitator is specially
designed to be sensitive to every load.
The spiral fins will move continuously
with large, heavy loads. With smaller,
more delicate loads, the spiral fins will
move intermittently, or with very light
loads, not at all. It is normal to notice a
difference in the agitator sound from
load to load.
UREAKDafANING
Turn off the water faucets after finishing
the day’s washing. This will shut off the
water supply to the washer and prevent the
unlikely possibility of damage from escap­
ing water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent,
bleach or other spills as they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel - clean with a soft,
damp cloth and glass cleaner. Do
not use abrasive powders or clean­
ing pads.
Cabinet - clean with soap and wate
Interior - hard water deposits may
removed using a recommended f
water remover/cleaner labeled m
er safe. Follow the cleaner manu
turer's directions for use, and m
sure the washer is run througi
complete cycle to rinse out
remaining cleaning substance.
STORING
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Washers can be damaged if water is not
removed from hoses and internal compo­
nents before storage. Prepare the washer
for storage as follows: gar in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.) Run the washer
through a complete cycle.
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Select NORMAL on the WHITES cycle
and add one cup of bleach OR white
vinegar to a full load of water without
clothes. (Do not mix bleach and vine-
Turn the water faucets off and dis­
connect the inlet hoses.
If the washer has been store'
below - freezing temperatures, i
time for the washer to thaw out pri
use.
• Disconnect the washer from the elec­
trical supply and leave the washer lid
open to let air circulate inside the tub.
After storage, select NORMAL or
WHITES cycle and run the wa
through a complete cycle.