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MAH-3
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MAYTAG NEPTUNE WASHER
MAYTAG NEPTUNE WASHER
USE & CARE
USE & CARE
GUIDE
GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ................................................ 1-2
Operating Instructions ............................................ 3
Using the Controls .............................................. 4-8
Water Use ................................................................. 8
Detergent Use .......................................................... 9
Features ...................
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WELCOME I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Welcome and congratulations on your ® purchase of a Maytag Neptune washer! Your read before operating your washer complete satisfaction is very important to us. For best results, we suggest reading this material to help acquaint you with proper WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT operating and maintenance procedures. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Should you need assistance in the future, it is helpful to: Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual ar
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I I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open WARNING flame during this time. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons 7. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including your clothes washer. the following: 8. Do not reach into the appliance if the tumbler is moving. 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 9. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER • The tub can be loaded completely full with dry, one or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for unfolded clothes. However, DO NOT pack the tub improved tumbling and spin performance. tightly. • When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important to avoid overloading the washer to assure good • Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause cleaning results. excess wear and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. • To add a fo
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USING THE CONTROLS Control features vary by model. Step 1 SELECT CYCLE Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. This will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of loads, select the Wrinkle Control cycle. Sanitary (select models) – For heavily soiled, colorfast garments. This cycle heats the water to 150°F to eliminate bacteria. NOTE: If Pause is selected during the heating portion of the Sanitary Cycle, the washer door will remain locke
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USING THE CONTROLS Control features vary by model. Step 2 SELECT WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURES Press the arrow pad to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Follow the garment care label and chart below for best results. Sanitary/Cold (select models) – Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available with the Sanitary cycle. Hot/Cold – Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items. ATC Warm/Warm – Color-fast items.When warm rinse is selected, only the final rinse will be warm.The other rinses
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USING THE CONTROLS Control features vary by model. Step 4 SELECT SOIL LEVEL Press the arrow pad to select the Soil Level/washing time. Heavy – Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Medium – Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.This setting will be appropriate for most loads. Light – Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Step 5 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Press the appropriate pad(s) to select one or more options.The indicator light above the pad will illuminate when the option is selected. Delay
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USING THE CONTROLS Control features vary by model. SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS, CONT. Press the appropriate pad(s) to select one or more options.The indicator light above the pad will illuminate when the option is selected. Prewash (select models) – Can be selected with any cycle.Add detergent to the prewash section of the detergent compartment.Washer fills with cold water and detergent, tumbles for 25 minutes, then drains and advances to the selected cycle. Stain Treat (select models) – Adds 5 minutes
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USING THE CONTROLS Control features vary by model. ESTIMATED TIME DISPLAY (SELECT MODELS) After setting the cycle and pressing Cycle Selector dial, the display will show the estimated minutes remaining in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to better indicate the wash time left in the cycle. INDICATOR LIGHTS Door Lock – lights whenever the door of the clothes washer is locked.The door can be unlocked by pressing the Cycle Selector dial to pause the washer. Control Lock – The was
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DETERGENT USE • If using regular detergent formulated for top- ® Your Maytag Neptune washer is loading washers, it is important to pay close designed to use high efficiency (HE) attention to the soil level of the load, load size, detergents. and water hardness**. To avoid over- sudsing, which interferes with • For best cleaning results, use a high tumbling, rinsing and spinning and efficiency detergent such as Tide HE,Wisk HE, Cheer causes extended cycle times, reduce HE or Gain HE*. High effici
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FEATURES FABRIC SOFTENER COMPARTMENT BLEACH COMPARTMENT 1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric (Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only) softener into the softener compartment. For 1. Add chlorine bleach to the Bleach smaller loads, use less than one cap full. Compartment. DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL 2. Fabric softener should be diluted with warm water line. until it reaches MAX FILL in the compartment. 2. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment. 3.The dispenser automatically releases liq
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CARE AND CLEANING Turn off the water faucets after finishing the Clean the following as recommended: day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray damage from escaping water. Leave the door open to cleaners directly on the panel. allow the inside of the washer to dry out. Cabinet – Clean with soap and water. Use a soft cloth
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STORING THE CLOTHES WASHER • Disconnect the clothes washer from the electrical Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses supply and leave the washer door open to let air and internal components before storage. Prepare the washer circulate inside the tumbler. for storage as follows: • If the washer has been stored in below-freezing • Select the Quick Wash cycle and add bleach to the temperatures, allow time for any water left over in the automatic dispenser. Run the washer throug
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TROUBLESHOOTING ® CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE WASHER... • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close door and press the Cycle Selector dial to start the washer. For your safety, the washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed. Stops • Before the washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain. • This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle.Wait briefly and it may
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TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION CODES Information codes may be displayed to help you better understand what is occurring with the washer. Code Symbol Meaning Solution Redistribute the load, press the Cycle Selector Unbalanced load prevented the washer from dial. spinning. Press Power Off pad then restart the cycle. If the Door is unlocked when washer is running. code reappears, call for service, see below. Close the door tightly and restart the cycle. Door is open when washer is running. If the cod
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OPERATING SOUNDS • The motor increases speed to spin the tub to remove moisture from the load. High-pitched sound during a spin cycle. Flushing water sound • Detergent is dispensed at the start of the cycle. Bleach is dispensed during final minutes of wash. Fabric softener is dispensed during the third rinse while the washer coming from the is filling. dispenser area. Whirring or sloshing sound • The tub rotates one direction followed by a pause.The tub reverses direction and followed by a paus
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CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY What is Not Covered By These Warranties Warranty 1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following: Limited One Year Warranty - a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the Parts and Labor manufacturer or an authorized servicer. For one (1) year from the original retail c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, unreasonable use, or acts of God. purchase date, any part which fails in d. In
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MAH-3 ® ® LAVEUSE MAYTAG NEPTUNE LAVEUSE MAYTAG NEPTUNE GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISA D’UTILISA TION ET TION ET D’ENTRETIEN D’ENTRETIEN TABLE DES MATIÈRES Instructions de sécurité importantes .......... 18-19 Mode d’emploi ........................................................ 20 Utilisation des commandes ............................ 21-25 Consommation d’eau ..............................................25 Utilisation de détergent ....................................... 26 Caractéristiques ...........
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BIENVENUE INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Bienvenue et félicitations pour votre achat ® d’une laveuse Maytag Neptune ! Il est très lire ce qui suit avant d’utiliser la laveuse important pour nous que vous soyez totalement satisfait. Pour l’obtention des meilleurs résultats, nous vous suggérons de CEQU’IL FAUT SAVOIR À PROPOS DES CONSIGNES lire la totalité de ce guide pour vous DE SÉCURITÉ familiariser avec les méthodes adéquates d’utilisation et entretien de l’appareil. Les consignes de
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES laver-sécheuse. Ceci élimine toute accumulation AVERTISSEMENT d’hydrogène. Ce gaz étant inflammable, ne fumez pas et Pour minimiser les risques d’incendie, explosion, de choc n’utilisez pas de flamme vive pendant ces quelques électrique, dommages matériels ou blessures lors de minutes. l’utilisation de l’appareil, appliquer les précautions 7. Débranchez le cordon d’alimentation électrique avant fondamentales, dont les suivantes. d’essayer de réparer la lav
