Maytag LAV3600AWW Use & Care Manual page 9

Care & Cleaning
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's
washing. This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage
from escaping water.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or
other spills as they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth and
glass cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or
cleaning pads.
Cabinet – clean with soap and water followed with an
appliance wax, if desired.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
1. Pull the dispenser off of the top of the agitator.
2. Soak for one hour in sink or container in hot
water and dishwashing liquid.
3. Hold hands over top and bottom of dispenser
and shake to loosen buildup.
4. Rinse with clean, hot water.
5. Repeat process if necessary.
6. Replace dispenser on
agitator.
Do not use dishwashing liquid
inside the washer. Oversudsing
can occur.
Storing the Washer
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare
the washer for storage as follows:
• Select Regular, eight minutes, and add one cup of
chlorine bleach OR white vinegar to a full load of
water without clothes. Run the washer through a
complete cycle.
CAUTION
• Do not mix bleach and vinegar in the same wash.
Hazardous fumes can form.
Lint Filter – it is self-
cleaning and requires
no maintenance. The
filter is located under
the agitator on the
bottom of the
washtub. During the
wash and rinse portion
of the cycle, lint is collected on the filter. Then
during the spin and drain the filter is cleaned
automatically.
Interior – hard water deposits may be removed, if
needed, using a recommended cleaner labeled
washer safe.
The interior of the washer should be cleaned
periodically to remove dirt, soil, odor or bacteria
residue that may remain in the washer as a result of
washing clothes. We recommend taking the following
steps every 60 to 120 days to clean and freshen your
washer interior. The frequency with which the washer
should be cleaned and freshened depends on factors
such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil or bacteria
being run through your washer, or the use of cold
water.
To clean and freshen the washer interior:
1. Add a measured amount of chlorine bleach to
the bleach dispenser, following package
directions.
2. Add 1/4 cup of detergent to the tub.
3. Run the washer through a complete cycle using
hot water.
4. Repeat the process if necessary.
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
• Advance the cycle control knob to Spin and lower
the drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in
the drain hose.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and leave the washer lid open to let air circulate
inside the tub.
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