Maytag SAV5300 User Manual Download Page 3

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

I

MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, serious injury, or death
when using your washer, follow
basic precautions, including the
following:

12. To reduce risk of electric shock or fire,

do not use extension cords or
adapters to connect washer to electri-
cal power source.

13. Use your washer only for its intended

purpose: non-commercial clothes
washing.

14. Always disconnect washer from elec-

trical supply before attempting any
service. Disconnect power cord by
grasping the plug, not the cord.

15. Install washer according to

Installation Instructions. All connec-
tions for water, drain, electrical power,
and grounding must comply with local
codes and be made by licensed per-
sonnel when required.

16. To reduce risk of fire, do not use

washer to launder clothes which have
traces of any flammable substance,
such as vegetable oil, cooking oil,
machine oil, flammable chemicals,
thinner, etc., or anything containing
wax or chemicals, such as mops and
cleaning cloths. Flammable sub-
stances may cause fabric to catch fire
by itself.

17. Use only fabric softeners or products

to eliminate static that are appropriate
for automatic washers.

18. Keep your washer in good condition.

Bumping or dropping washer can
damage safety features. If damage
occurs, have washer checked by
qualified service technician.

19. Replace worn power cords and/or

loose plugs.

20. Loading door must be closed whenev-

er washer is agitating or spinning. Do
not bypass loading door switch by
permitting washer to operate with
loading door open.

21. Always read and follow manufactur-

er’s instructions on packages of laun-
dry and cleaning aids. Heed all warn-
ings or precautions. To reduce risk of
poisoning or chemical burns, keep
products away from children at all
times, preferably, in a locked cabinet.

22. Never operate washer with guards

and/or panels removed.

23. Do not operate washer with missing

or broken parts.

24. Do not bypass safety devices.

WARNING:

1. Read all instructions before using

washer.

2. Be sure washer is properly grounded.

3. Do not wash articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explo-
sive substances. Vapors could ignite
or explode.

4. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning sol-

vents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to wash water. Vapors
could ignite or explode.

5. Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids near
this or any other appliance.

6. Do not allow children or pets to play

on, in, or in front of the appliance.
Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used near children
and pets.

7. Before washer is removed from serv-

ice or discarded, remove door to
washing compartment.

8. Do not reach into washer if wash tub

is moving or agitator is moving.

9. Do not install or store washer where it

will be exposed to water and/or
weather.

10. Do not tamper with washer controls.

11. Do not repair or replace any part of

washer or attempt any service, unless
specifically recommended in user-
maintenance instructions or in pub-
lished user-repair instructions that
you understand and have skills to
carry out.

2

To reduce risk of property dam-
age due to flooding of washer
unit, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

• Do not pause an active cycle for

longer than thirty minutes.
Pressure switch may reset and
cause tub to overfill.

CAUTION:

Summary of Contents for SAV5300

Page 1: ...sales receipt in a safe place for future reference Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service IMPORTANT For service and warranty information see page 11 A 09 01 Part No 40140001 h...

Page 2: ...inside U S A 1 800 688 2080 for U S cus tomers using TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired or 1 800 688 2002 for Canada Savetimeandmoney If something seems unusual please check Before you C...

Page 3: ...actur er s instructions on packages of laun dry and cleaning aids Heed all warn ings or precautions To reduce risk of poisoning or chemical burns keep products away from children at all times preferab...

Page 4: ...MP HOT COLD WARM COLD COLD COLD Step 1 Select wash rinse temperature Always follow garment manufacturer s care labels for each fabric See chart to the right LOAD TYPE HOT COLD Sturdy whites and colorf...

Page 5: ...roximately 12 minutes for soaking and spins water out to complete cycle HAND WASH Use for fine fabrics normally washed by hand To protect fragile fabrics washer speed automatical ly runs at Delicate S...

Page 6: ...use powdered bleach add to wash tub with detergent Carefully pour recommended amount of bleach into dispenser during first washer fill See table Be careful not to spill undiluted bleach It is a stron...

Page 7: ...ots in two funnel rings for thorough cleaning After cleaning reinstall dispenser cup Push dispenser housing directly down onto top of agitator until firmly snapped together To prevent buildup fill dis...

Page 8: ...balance condition clothes may contain excessive moisture If this should happen simply redistribute the clothes and reset the control to the spin mark after the rinse setting in the regular cycle Safet...

Page 9: ...sher 3 Turn off water supply faucets and dis connect hoses Drain water from both hoses 4 Dry inner wash tub disconnect elec trical plug and close washer lid If moving washer disconnect drain hose Move...

Page 10: ...oor Wash load distributed unevenly in tub Shipping plug not removed during installation Spray rinse Drum spinning without clothes OPERATION Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall outlet...

Page 11: ...hose Check and tighten all hose faucet connections Install rubber seal ing washers provided Unclog drain pipes Call plumber if necessary Use less detergent Check hose connections Connect hot water ho...

Page 12: ...rom Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance Full OneYear Warranty For one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired o...

Reviews: