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MAH-3
® ®
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 pur- ® chase 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
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I I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service WARNING your clothes washer. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons 8. Do not reach into the appliance if the tumbler is moving. when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 9. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appli- ance is used near children. 1. Read all instructions before usi
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet. LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER • The tub can be loaded completely full with dry, unfold- • When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important ed clothes. However, DO NOT pack the tub tightly. to avoid overloading the washer to assure good clean- ing results. • Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause excess wear and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of • To add
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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 avail- able 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 rins
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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 appro- priate 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. Dela
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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 pre- wash section of the detergent compartment.Washer fills with cold water and deter- gent, tumbles for 25 minutes, then drains and advances to the selected cycle. Stain Treat (select models) – Adds 5 min
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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 esti- mated minutes remaining in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to bet- ter 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
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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-suds- ing, which interferes with tumbling, • For best cleaning results, use a high rinsing and spinning and causes efficiency detergent such as Tide HE,Wisk HE, Cheer extended cycle times, reduce the HE or Gain HE*. High e
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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 sup- Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses ply and leave the washer door open to let air circulate and internal components before storage. Prepare the washer inside the tumbler. for storage as follows: • If the washer has been stored in below-freezing tem- • Select the Quick Wash cycle and add bleach to the peratures, allow time for any water left over in the automatic dispenser. Run the washer th
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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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CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY ® ® LAVEUSE MAYTAG NEPTUNE LAVEUSE MAYTAG NEPTUNE What is Not Covered By These Warranties: ® Neptune Washer Warranty 1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following: Full One-Year Warranty a. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not any part with fails in normal home use will be repaired or authorized by the manufacturer or an author
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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 .......... 17-18 Mode d’emploi ........................................................ 19 Utilisation des commandes ............................ 20-24 Consommation d’eau ..............................................24 Utilisation de détergent ....................................... 25 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 min- électrique, dommages matériels ou blessures lors de utes. 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 l
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MODE D’EMPLOI Pour obtenir des renseignements sur le tri, le prétraitement des taches, etc., consulter le livret ci-joint Conseils pour la lessive. CHARGEMENT DE LA LAVEUSE • La cuve peut être complètement remplie de vêtements chandails, quelques serviettes doivent être ajoutées pour secs, non pliés. Cependant, il ne faut pas tasser le linge. améliorer la performance de culbutage et d’essorage. • La surcharge peut entraîner une réduction de l’efficacité • Lors du lavage de charges extrêmement so
