Washing machine Instructions for use
MAF 1260
Page 1: ...Washing machine Instructions for use MAF 1260 ...
Page 2: ...r information enclosed with the washing machine Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners Note this machine is solely for domestic use Notes on disposal All packaging material used is environmentally friendly and recyclable Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally friendly means Your supplier or local council will be able to give you detai...
Page 3: ...livered with the appliance Instruction manual Warranty card Inlet hose Check that no damage has occurred during transit and if so call your nearest Authorised Technical Support Service agent see Customer Service Safety notes Note for cleaning or maintenance of the washing machine A Pull out the plug B Turn off the tap C Maytag equips all its appliances with earthing Ensure that the mains supply is...
Page 4: ...HE PROGRAMME To cancel the programme the programme selector should be rotated to the OFF position DOOR LOCKED indicator light The Door Locked indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the machine is ON When the Start Pause button is pressed on the machine with the door closed the indicator will flash momentarily and then illuminate If the door is not closed the indicator wil...
Page 5: ...RICS the water is gradually cooled throughout the final two rinses with no spinning and then a delicate spin assures the maximum relaxation of the fabrics DELICATE FABRICS final two rinses with no spinning and then the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload When you are ready to unload press the Fast Iron button this will drain the load WOOLLENS HAND WASH after the final rinse the fa...
Page 6: ...ash button selected Programmes with Prewash button available The variable temperature selector allows a reduction in the wash temperature in each programme ATTENTION With the temperature selector on the position the programme will be performed with a cold wash PROGRAMMES SELECTOR ON S p e c i a l s RINSE SPIN DRAIN ONLY WOOLLENS SILK HAND WASH MIXED FABRICS RESISTANT FABRICS RESISTANT or MIXED FAB...
Page 7: ...ecified as Hand Wash only and laundry items made from Silk on the fabric label The programme has a maximum temperature of 30 C and concludes with 2 rinses and no final spin SPORTS WEAR The washing machine has a unique Sports Wear programme It is specially designed to wash mixed sportswear fabrics that cannot be washed on hotter programmes and is designed to remove the soil and staining created by ...
Page 8: ...e washing machine is fitted with an automatic reduction in consumption system known as Automatic Variable Capacity This system enables the machine to use the amount of water needed to wash and rinse the laundry in relation to the particular load This results in a reduction in the amount of water used and electricity needed to heat it to the minimum required without in any way compromising the wash...
Page 9: ...ts washing aids and amounts to use Choice of detergent General purpose detergents Powder detergents for a thorough wash with bleaching agent particularly suitable for use in hot wash programmes 60 C and over for heavily soiled and stained laundry Liquid detergents particularly suitable for grease stains such as greasy skin marks cosmetics and oil These detergents are not suitable for washing stain...
Page 10: ...g and wash temperature Always follow the wash care advice on the garment label for the most suitable care and treatment of the laundry Laundry for hot wash Coloured easy care materials Delicates and wool Wash by hand Items labelled with the following symbol are not suitable for machine washing Dry clean For very delicate items such as net curtains underwear tights etc you are advised to use a laun...
Page 11: ...ch off the machine by turning the programme selector to the OFF position Open the door and remove the laundry Turn off the tap 20 Cleaning and routine maintenance Do not use alcohol based scourers and or thinners on the outside of your washing machine just a wipe with a damp cloth will suffice The washing machine needs very little maintenance Cleaning the drawer compartments Cleaning the filter Cl...
Page 12: ... door Check Turn on tap Position programme selector correctly Straighten discharge hose Examine filter see pages 21 22 Replace gasket and tighten hose and tap well Wait a few minutes for machine to empty Reset button or turn no spin knob Adjust the special adjustable feet Remove transit brackets Rearrange the laundry evenly Wait two minutes The machine makes a different noise when spinning This is...
Page 13: ...be cloudier because of the presence of zeolites held in suspension without the rinse performance being adversely affected presence of white powder zeolites on laundry after washing which is not absorbed by the fabric and does not alter the colour of the fabric The presence of foam in the final rinsing water is not necessarily an indication of poor rinsing Anionic surfactants used in washing deterg...
Page 14: ...ATION Remove the polystyrene base and place the machine near its permanent position diagram 1 Carefully cut through the hose retaining clip at the rear of the appliance diagram 2 Unscrew the central bolt A unscrew the 4 lateral screws B and remove the cross piece C diagram 3 Lean the machine forward and remove the plastic bags containing the two polystyrene blocks at the sides pulling downwards di...
Page 15: ...ltage of 230 V 50 Hz single phase Check that the conductor is powerful enough to supply at least 3 0 kW then connect the plug to a 16 A earthed socket Check that the electricity supply to your home has an earthing system The socket in your home and the plug on the appliance must be of the same type It is generally not advisable to use multiple adapters and or extension leads After installation the...
Page 16: ...clines all responsibility in the event of any printing mistakes in this booklet The manufacturer also reserves the right to make appropriate modifications to its products without changing the essential characteristics 30 ...
Page 17: ...858 575 MAYTAG Aust Pty Ltd ABN 88 086 686 884 MAYTAG policy is one of continuous development and for this reason we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice 05 02 41014606 A Printed in Italy Imprimé en Italie ...
