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BRAVOS AUTOMATIC LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE
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WASHER BRAVOS
USE & CARE GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
fOR QUESTIONS ABOUT fEATURES, OPERATION/PERfORMANCE,
PARTS, ACCESSORIES OR SERVICE CALL: 1.800.688.9900
AU CANADA, POUR ASSISTANCE, INSTALLATION OU SERVICE,
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Quick Start Guide/Washer Use ..........
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only factory specified parts. Factory
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WASHER SAfETY 3
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BENEfITS AND fEATURES Your washer has several benefits and features which are summarized here. Some items may not apply to your model. Benefits f eatures High-Efficiency Wash System Innovative f eatures Your new top loading, high-efficiency washer saves you time by Your new washer includes these features that help to reduce noise, allowing you to do fewer, larger loads. It also conserves resources increase the ease of use, and improve wash performance. and lowers your water and energy bill
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QUICK START GUIDE/WASHER USE WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Do not remove ground prong. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not use an adapter. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not use an extension cord. it (including cooking oils). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, Doing so c
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QUICK START GUIDE NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. DETERGENT USE OPERATING CONTROLS Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergents. POWER/CANCEL - Press POWER/CANCEL to turn the
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Use Only H i g h E f f i c i e n c y D e t e r g e n t 2. P our measured powdered or liquid HE detergent into the High Efficiency detergent dispenser. Always use the detergent Starting Your Washer dispenser, and do not put detergent directly onto clothes in the QUICK START GUIDE ■ ■ Your Maytag Washer is equipped with an “Auto Wake-up” washer. feature. Press any button or open and close the washer lid, and the display will illuminate. The washer will automatically shut down if a cycle is n
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6. Close the washer lid. Cycle Preset Soil Level** Wash/Rinse 7. Select a Wash Cycle. See “Cycles.” Minutes* Temp 8. Select the desired Modifiers. See “Modifiers.” Power Wash 1:09 Extra Heavy Hot/Cold 9. Select an Option, if desired. See “Options.” Select Fabric Colors/Towels 0:45 Heavy Warm/Cold Softener or Extra Rinse option if you are using liquid fabric softener. Rapid Wash 0:33 Light Warm/Warm 10. Select Delay Start, if desired. See “Delay Start” in the Hand Wash 0:36 Light Cool/Cold “M
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Power Wash Additional f eatures Use this special cycle for overly soiled garments and household items that need additional cleaning effort. cycle combines high- Indicator lights speed wash action, medium-speed spin and a deep rinse to flush These lights show which portion of the cycle is operating. They excess dirt from the load. also indicate when you can add other garments to the wash load. Colors/Towels Clean Washer Reminder Use this cycle for lightly soiled, colored clothing or towels. Th
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Soil Level End Signal - Off - Low - Hi Cycle Volume Soil Level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. See “Preset The End Signal produces an audible sound when the wash cycle is Cycle Settings” in “Cycles.” As you press the Soil Level pad, finished. This signal is helpful when you are removing items from the cycle time will increase or decrease in the Estimated Time the washer as soon as it stops. Select Off, Low, or Hi for volume Remaining display and a different wash time will appear.
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LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Sorting Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your ■ ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even garments. if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint- givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, ■ ■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out. type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency
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® ■ ■ Repeat the cleaning procedure monthly, using one AFFRESH clean washer tablet or 1 cup (250 mL) of liquid chlorine WARNING bleach. ■ ■ If the procedure does not sufficiently improve washer freshness, evaluate your installation and usage conditions for other causes. Cleaning the exterior Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Electrical Shock Hazard Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive prod
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TROUBLESHOOTING possibly avoid the cost of a service call... f irst try the solutions suggested here and f or additional recommendations, refer to your Installation Instructions. ■ ■ “dL” (Door/Lid cannot lock) Washer and Components Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid keeping it from closing. Press POWER/CANCEL once to clear Washer displaying code messages the code. ■ ■ “Lf” (Washer is taking too long to fill) ■ ■ “dU” (Door/Lid cannot unlock) Check the fo
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■ ■ Did you select the Bulky cycle? Washer Operation Use the Bulky cycle only for oversized, nonabsorbent items such as comforters, pillows, or poly-filled jackets. Other items will create an unbalanced load in this cycle. WARNING Washer leaks ■ ■ Are the fill hoses tight? ■ ■ Are the fill hose washers properly seated? Check both ends of each hose. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses” in the Installation Instructions. ■ ■ Did
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■ ■ Is there over sudsing? Excessive sudsing Cancel the current cycle. Select Drain & Spin to drain the load. Re-select your desired cycle and press START/PAUSE. Do not ■ ■ Did you use a non-HE detergent? add detergent. Use cold water. Regular or non-HE hand-washing detergents are not recommended for this washer. Use only HE detergent. ■ ■ Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation. The washer will not operate with the lid open. ■ ■ Did you add more items to the load on
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■ ■ Did you add detergent, chlorine bleach, or fabric softener, ■ ■ Did you select a Water Save Rinse cycle? too late in the cycle? For loads with particulates such as sand or lint, an Extra Rinse Detergent, chlorine bleach, or fabric softener should be added cycle can be added to all wash cycles to aid in the removal of to the dispensers before starting the washer. particulates, detergent, and bleach residues. ■ ■ Did you use Rapid Wash on a large load? Load is wrinkled, twisted, or ta
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® MAYTAG LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service
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ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE Avant de faire un appel pour assistance ou service, veuillez vérifier la section “Dépannage”. Cette vérification peut vous faire économiser le coût d’une visite de service. Si vous avez encore besoin d’aide, suivez les instructions ci-dessous. Lors d’un appel, veuillez connaître la date d’achat et les numéros de modèle et de série complets de votre appareil. Ces renseignements nous aideront à mieux répondre à votre demande. Si vous avez besoin de pièces de rechange Si vou
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE 19
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AVANTAGES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES Votre laveuse présente plusieurs avantages et caractéristiques qui sont résumés ici. Certains articles peuvent ne pas s’appliquer à votre modèle. Avantages Caractéristiques Système de lavage Haute efficacité Caractéristiques innovantes Votre nouvelle laveuse présente des caractéristiques qui Votre nouvelle laveuse Haute efficacité à chargement par le dessus vous fait gagner du temps grâce à des charges moins nombreuses aident à réduire le bruit, facilitent l’utili
