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MAV-1
Use & Care Guide
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Special Features . . . . . . . . 12-13
Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Using the Controls Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Speed Select Models . . . . . . . 5-6
4 Speed Select Models . . . . . . . 7-8
Electronic Control Models . . . . . .9-11
Service & Warranty . . . . . . . . 15
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Guía de uso y c
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Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this guide with this WARNING! FIRE HAZARD appliance. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for water. These substances give off vapors that could future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled ignite or explode. check as proof of purchase. Do not wash articles which have been previously Model Number _______________________________ clea
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Important Safety Instructions accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is WARNING flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, during this time. or personal injury when using your washer, follow d. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with basic safety precautions, including the following: vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance
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Operating Tips Detergent • Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For best results, be sure detergent is added to the washer BEFORE the load and be sure the wash ° water is above 60 F. • Use the correct amount of detergent for the load size, soil level and water conditions. Use more detergent if you have hard water and very soiled loads. If you have soft water or a lightly soiled load, use less detergent. (See manufacturer’s instructions.) • Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.
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Operating Tips Additional Tips • During the spin, it is possible for the load to become • This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or unevenly distributed in the tub. If this happens, push spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with the in the control dial, open the lid, redistribute the load, lid open so water is available for pretreating stains or close the lid and restart the washer. The spin will diluting fabric softener. resume at the point it was interrupted. • If you
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Using the Controls – 3 Speed Select Models STEP 1 Select Water Level Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate freely during agitation. It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the water level, turn the control to reset and then back to the desired setting. WATER LEVEL SETTING LOAD SIZE 1/4 Full Mini Small 1/4 - 1/3 Medium 1/3 – 1/2 Large
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Control features vary by model. STEP 3 STEP 4 Select Cycle Select Options (if desired) To select a cycle, push the control dial in (off position) Extra Rinse and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at When the switch is in the On position, an additional the soil level needed for the wash load in the Regular, rinse at the end of the Regular, Wrinkle Control and Wrinkle Control or Delicates cycles. Delicates cycles is provided to more completely remove laundry additives, suds,
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Using the Controls – 4 Speed Select Models STEP 1 Select Water Level Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate freely during agitation. On select models, the Infinite Water Level control allows you to select a specific setting or anywhere in between. It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the water level, turn the control to reset and th
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STEP 4 STEP 5 Select Cycle Select Options (if desired) To select a cycle, push the control dial in (off position) Extra Rinse and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at When the knob is in the On position, an additional the soil level needed for the wash load. rinse at the end of the Regular, Wrinkle Control and Delicates cycles is provided to more completely Important: For optimum fabric care, the appropriate remove laundry additives, suds, perfumes, etc. wash and spin s
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Using the Controls – Electronic Control Models Getting Started 1. Add detergent and additives to the washer. 2. Load the washer. 3. Close the lid. 4. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load. 5. Press the Cycle Selector dial. 6. The Fill indicator light will illuminate and the washer will start to fill. Note: The lid must be completely closed in order to operate the washer controls. STEP 1 Select Water Level Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection sh
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Control features vary by model. STEP 3 STEP 4 Fabric Selection Soil Selection Your washer has selectable soil level settings. Select the appropriate fabric cycle for the type of load by turning the cycle selector dial until the indicator SOIL LOAD TYPE light by the desired fabric selection is illuminated. SELECTION Light Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. WASH/SPIN FABRIC SELECTION SPEED Normal Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads. This setting will be appropriate Quick Wash For ligh
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Using the Controls – Electronic Control Models STEP 5 STEP 6 Soak Only (select models) Select Options Provides approximately 33 minutes of alternating Extra Rinse periods of soaking with brief agitation at slow speed. When the knob is in the On position, an At the end of the cycle, the Cycle Selector dial must be additional rinse at the end of all cycles manually set to a wash cycle or spin cycle to drain the is provided to more completely remove washer. Avoid extended soaking. laundry add
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Special Features Liquid Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric bleach before it reaches your wash load. softener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow these steps: To use, follow these steps: 1. Measure liquid chlorine bleach carefully, following 1. Pour a measured amount of fabric softener into the instructions on the bottle. the dispenser to fill line only. 2. Pour liquid
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Special Features Unbalanced Spin Load Overload Protector Compensator A built-in protector automatically shuts off the washer Your new washer is designed to handle out-of-balance motor in case of an overload. This can occur if: loads without shutting down or interrupting the • The load being washed is too heavy. washing cycle. • Too many appliances are plugged into the line For this reason, the cycle will always be completed. If operating your washer. heavier fabrics in such out-of-balance loads
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Troubleshooting • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. Won’t Fill • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer. • Turn both faucets on fully. • Straighten inlet hoses. • Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged. Won’t Agitate • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Make sure the lid is completely closed. • Turn the control dial to proper cycle and restart the washer. • Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the
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Service & Warranty What is Not Covered By These Warranties: Washer Warranty 1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following: a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. Full One-Year Warranty b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer. For one (1) year from the date of original retail c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, unreasonable use, or acts of God. purchase, any part which fails in normal home use d. Inc
