Maytag PAV5000AWW - Manual (Page 3)

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Operating Tips
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• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
top row of holes for a maximum load.
• Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator.
• Mix large and small items for best circulation. Wash
bulky items like blankets separately.
• When laundering wrinkle free items or items of deli-
cate construction, washable woolens or loosely knit
items, never use less than the MEDIUM water level
setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling and
pulling of seams.
Additional Tips
• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal.
• This washer is designed so that it will not spin when
the lid is open. It will, however, fill and agitate with
the lid open so water is available for pretreating
stains or diluting fabric softener.
For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips pamphlet.
Detergent
• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For
best results, be sure detergent is added to the wash-
er BEFORE the load and be sure the wash water is
above 65° 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.
• If you open the lid during a spin cycle, the washer
will stop. When the lid is closed and the control dial
pulled out, the washer will continue the cycle at the
point it was interrupted.
Recognize safety symbols,
words, labels
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
What you need to know about
safety instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing
in this manual are not meant to cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur. Common sense,
caution, and care must be exercised when installing,
maintaining or operating appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent,
or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do
not understand.