Cleaning And Routine Maintenance - Maytag MAF 1260 Instructions For Use Manual

The correct way to wash
Preparing the laundry
A) Select the laundry.
Loading the laundry
B) Open the porthole.
C) Put the laundry in the washing machine.
Close the porthole again, ensuring that no items of
laundry are obstructing the lock.
Putting detergent in machine
D) Open the drawer, choose the detergent and put in the
correct amount, according to the manufacturer's
instructions and the advice on page 16.
Add any other laundry aids (see page 16). Close the
drawer again.
Selecting the wash programme
Refer to the programme guide to select the most suitable programme.
Activate the programme by turning the selector knob.
Wait for the "END" indicator light to flash.
Set the temperature using the temperature control knob.
Press additional function buttons (if required).
Check that the tap is turned on and that the discharge
hose is positioned correctly.
Press the "Start/Pause" button.
When the "Start/Pause" button is pressed the machine
sets the working sequence in motion.
The programme carries out with the programme selector
stationary on the selected programme till cycle ends.
Warning: If there is any break in the power supply while
the machine is operating, a special memory stores the
selected programme and, when the power is restored, it
continues where it left off.
When the programme is finished
The indicator light "END" will go on.
Wait for the door lock to be released (about 2 minutes after the programme has finished).
Switch off the machine by turning the programme selector to the "OFF" position.
Open the door and remove the laundry. Turn off the tap.
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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.
Cleaning the drawer compartments
Even if it is not strictly necessary, it is good to clean the
compartments for detergents and additives occasionally.
A) To do this you just need to pull them out firmly, but
without forcing them.
B) Clean everything in the compartment under running
water.
C) Put everything back in its proper place.
Cleaning the filter
The washing machine is fitted with a special filter for
handling large deposits which could block the discharge
hose (coins, buttons etc.) and which can, therefore, be
easily retrieved.
We recommend that the filter be cleaned at least
once a month.
The cleaning operation is as follows:
1) Ease off the plinth cover as shown in picture.
2) Use the base as a tray to collect leftover water in
filter.
3) Loosen the screw which holds the filter in place.
Turn the filter anti-clockwise until it stops in the
vertical position.
Remove and clean.
4) After cleaning, replace the filter and lock by
tightening the filter screw. Then follow all procedures
described above in reverse order.
Attention: if the filter needs cleaning while there is
washing still in the drum, follow the instructions on the
following page to empty the water. This will prevent
excessive loss of water via the filter.
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