Operating Tips; Detergent - Maytag Performa LAW2400 User Manual

Operating Tips

For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips booklet.

Detergent

• Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For
best results, be sure detergent is added to the wash-
er BEFORE the load and be sure wash water is
above 65º F.
• Use the correct amount of detergent for the load size,
soil level and water conditions. Use more detergent
if you have hard water and very soiled loads.
If you have soft water or a lightly soiled load, use
less detergent. (See manufacturer's instructions.)
• If using wash water saved from a previous load, use
only half of the normal amount of detergent.
• Wipe up any detergent spills on the washer.
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• Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the
top row of holes for a maximum load.
• Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agita-
tor.
• Mix large and small items for best circulation. Wash
bulky items like blankets separately.
• When laundering permanent press items or items of
delicate construction, washable woolens or loosely
knit items, never use less than the MEDIUM water
level setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling
and pulling of seams.
• For best results, add the detergent to washtub before
adding the load.
• Close lid carefully to avoid slamming.
Additional Tips
• If the washer stops during the spin, it may be due to an
unevenly distributed load. If this happens, push in the
control knob, open the lid, redistribute the load, close the
lid and pull out the control knob. The spin will resume at
the point it was interrupted.
• The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal.
• This washer is designed so that it will not agitate or spin
when the lid is open. It will, however, fill with the lid open
so water is available for pretreating stains or diluting fab-
ric softener. However, when returning saved water, the lid
must be closed.
• If you open the lid during a cycle, the washer will stop.
When the lid is closed and the control knob pulled out, the
washer will continue the cycle at the point it was inter-
rupted.
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