Usingyourwasher - Maytag W10550279A Use & Care Manual

USINGYOURWASHER
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened
with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (incJuding cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
1, Sort and prepare your laundry
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object
can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature,
and colorfastness.
Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled.
Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics.
Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing; heat can set
stains into fabric.
Treat stains promptly.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes.
Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to garments
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
= When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using the
Bulky cycle.
Use mesh bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate
or small items.
Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from
lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint
from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions
to avoid damage to your garments.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove
ground
prong.
Do not use an
adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Add laundry products
Add a measured amount of detergent or single-dose laundry
packet into the basket.
if using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener
crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding
clothes.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the
amount of landry products to use,
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around
the washplate, Do not load garments directly
over the center of the washplate; when
loaded, the center of the washplate should
be visible, Try mixing different-sized garments to reduce tangling,
IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for best cleaning
and to reduce wrinkling and tangling,
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