Maytag LAT3914AAL Instructions For Use Manual page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Feature_ r_7
Select Water Level Select Wash/Rinse Water
Turn the selector knob to the setting that matches the
Temperature
size of theload. Tnrn the selector knob to the water temperature
The pre-set selector knob (not on all models) can be desired.
set to four or five distinct settings depending on the HOT/COLD - Wash x_,aterwill be the temperature of
model - EX. SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE or the water craning from the hot water iCaueet. Rinse water
EX. LARGE. will be eold. Use this selling for heavily soiled
The infinite selector knob (l_ot on all models) can be whites and colorfast items.
moved to each water level or any point in between. YVARM/COLD - Wash water will be a mixture of water
If more water is needed once the fill is complete, move coming from the hot and cold water faucets. Rinse water
the knob to Reset, then to the desired setting, will be cold. Use this for items with moderate soil
level and colored items.
For best washing results, clothes must circulate freely.
If too little water is used, poor cleaning, linting and COLD/COLD - Wash and rinse water will he the tern-
excessive wear mav result. Use the following as a guide perature of the water coming fi'om the cold water
" faucet Use this setting to minimize fading of
to select the proper water level: brightly colored items and shrinkage of washable
Ex. Small - 1/4 fuI1 of clothes, woolens.
Small (not on all models) - 1/4 to 1/3 fnll of clothes. [ NOTE: Water below 6,5°F is too cold to dissolve and
Medium - 1/3 to 1/2 full of clothes. [ activate granular laundry detergents.
Large - 1/2 to 3/4 full of clothes.
Select Cycle and _me
Ex. Large - 3/4 to full of clothes. Push in the cycle control knob and turn clockwise to
the proper cycle arid wash time.
NOTE: When laundering permanent press items or
Washing:
items of delicate construction, washable woolens or The HEAVY cycle is designed to wash very soiled
loosely knit items, never use less than the MEDIUM loads, the NORMAL cycle is for average soiled
setting. This will minimize shrinkage wrinkling and loads and the LIGHT cycle should be selected
pulling of seams, for slightly soiled loads.
For REGULAR FABRIC loads, turn the control
knob to 12 minutes for a HEAVY cycle; to 8 minutes
I NOTE: If you experience problems selecting the correct water temperature, or cycle, or starting the
washer, refer to page 8 for additional information before calling for service.
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