Maytag Performa LAW2400, User Manual

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6. Reset the control knob to a Regular cycle or a Delicate
cycle. If extra water is needed for the water level selected,
the washer will add it automatically. If the temperature
selection is on “HOT”, the water added will help maintain
the temperature of the saved water.
7. Leave the control knob on SAVE if you want to reuse the
wash water again. If not, turn to DRAIN.
8. Rinse the storage tub out to remove any sediment once
your laundry is done.
Water-Saver Usage Tips
(Do not add the load until the water from the storage tub
has been returned to the washer tub.)
• Suggested loads and laundering sequence are:
a. Lightly soiled whites, such as sheets and pillow cases.
b. Lightly soiled colors, such as cotton blouses, shirts and
sheets.
c. Dark or bright colored items.
d. Heavily soiled items such as jeans, work clothes
or rugs.
• The first load should be one that can be safely washed in
hot water. When the water is reused, the temperature will
be suitable for warm water washing.
• The number of times the wash water is saved and reused
depends upon how dirty the loads are and the scarcity of
water.
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Special Features
Water-Saver Option
Turning the selector knob to SAVE
allows wash water from REGULAR
and DELICATE cycles to be pumped
into a separate storage tub (approxi-
mately 24-gallon capacity) and saved
for the next load. (All rinse water
will drain as usual.)
When the selector knob is turned to
DRAIN, the wash water is not saved
for reuse. The water drains normally.
Return Saved Wash Water
To return the saved wash water into the washer for the next
load follow these steps:
(Do not add the load until the water from the storage tub
has been returned to the washer tub.)
1. Push in the cycle control knob and turn clockwise to the
WATER RETURN position.
2. Pull out the control knob to start pumping the water from
the storage tub back into the washer. The washer lid
must be closed.
The washer will start agitating when the
control knob is pulled out and will continue to agitate
until it is pushed in.
3. After the water has been returned to the washer tub, push
in the control knob. (A small amount of water and sedi-
ment will remain in the storage tub.)
4. Add approximately 1/2 the normal amount of detergent
and, if desired, the normal amount of bleach.
5. ADD WASH LOAD.
NOTE: Water cannot be saved when WRINKLE FREE
FABRICS cycle is used. It is best not to reuse wash water
for washing wrinkle free items. These items may pick up soil
and lint suspended from previous washings, which may be
difficult to remove.
NOTE: It is recommended that wrinkle free items be
washed in fresh water.