Maytag LAT8824 - Manual (Page 7)

Start the Washer
Pull out the cycle control knob to start the washer. You
will hear water entering the wash tub.
The washer will fill to the selected water level with the
selected wash water temperature. After filling, it will
agitate for the selected number of minutes.
The washer will pause hriefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or
spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with the
lid open so water is available for pretreating stains or
diluting fabric softener.
Should the lid be opened during a cycle, the washer
will stop; when the lid is closed and the control knob is
pulled out, the washer will resume its cycle at the point
it was interrupted.
Indicator Lights
(Lights will vary
according to model)
The ON light stays lit throughout the entire cycle indi­
cating the washer is operating. The SOAK light is on
during the soak cycle.
MAINTAINING THE
WASHER
• Turn off the water faucets after finishing the days
washing. This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of dam­
age from escaping water.
• Clean the control panel with a soft damp cloth and
glass cleaner. Do not use any abrasive powders or
cleaning pads.
• Clean the cabinet with soap and water followed
with an appliance wm, if desired.
• The SELF-CLEAN LINT FILTER is located
under the agitator on the bottom of the washtub.
The lint filter in this washer cleans itself. During
the wash and rinse portion of the cycle, lint is col­
lected on the filter. The filter is then flushed auto­
matically during the spin and drain.
STORING THE WASHER
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage.
Prepare the washer for storage as follows;
• Select NORMAL cycle on Regular Fabrics and add
one cup of bleach or white vinegar to a full load of
w'ater without clothes. Run the washer through a
complete cycle.
• Turn the w'ater faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
• Advance the cycle control knob to the spin of
Regular Fabrics and lower drain hose to drain any
water that may be in the drain hose.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and leave the washer lid open to let air circulate
inside the tub.
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