Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual page 45

Select Wash/Rinse Water Temperature
Note: Household water heaters should
be set to deliver a minimum of 120°F.
(49°C.) water to the washer for the hot
wash setting.
Note: Water below 65°F. is too cold to
dissolve and activate granular laundry
detergents.
Press the appropriate button to select
the water temperature desired.
• HOT/COLD
• WARM/WARM
• WARM/COLD
• COLD/COLD
Select Cycle and Time
Push in the cycle control knob and turn
clockwise to the proper cycle and wash
time.
Washing:
The HEAVY cycle is designed to wash
very soiled loads, the NORMAL cycle is
for average soiled loads and the LIGHT
cycle should be selected for slightly
soi led loads.
For Regular Fabric loads, turn the
control knob to 12 minutes for a Heavy
cycle; to 8 minutes for a NORMAL cycle;
and to 5 minutes for a LIGHT cycle.
For Delicates, turn the control knob to
"Deli cates" on REGULAR FABRICS and
select GENTLE/SLOW speed.
For Permanent Press loads, turn the
control knob to 10 minutes for a HEAVY
cycle; to 7 minutes for a NORMAL cycle;
and to 5 minutes for a LIGHT cycle.
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For Knits, turn the control knob to
"Knits" on PERMANENT PRESS and
select REGULAR/FAST speed. If the
knit items are loosely woven, select
GENTLE/SLOW speed.
The Quick Cycle reduces the cycle time
by using a 6 minute wash and a shorter
first spin and rinse. Total cycle time is
approximately 16 minutes plus fill
times. To select, turn the control knob
to start. (Recommended for lightly
soiled items).
The Fine Wash cycle (not on all models)
is designed for "handwashable" items.
The washer will agitate and soak alter-
nately for a total of 6 minutes and move
to the rinse and final spin. Turn the
control knob to start and select
GENTLE/SLOW speed. A liquid deter-
gent is recommended when using this
cycle.
Presoaking:
The Automatic Presoak cycle moves
from the presoak into the "HEAVY"
regular fabric cycle automatically.
Since the presoak and the wash are
done in one tub of water, it saves water
and energy. A hot water presoak is
recommended for heavily soiled items.
To use the AUTOMATIC PRESOAK
cycle, turn the control knob to
PRESOAK. The washer will soak for
approximately 10 minutes (this includes
periods of agitation) then move directly
into 12 mi nutes of wash without
draining and refilling.
Start the Washer
Pull out the cycle control knob to start
the washer. It will fill to the selected
water level with the selected wash
water temperature. After filling, it will
SECTION 2. CONTROLS
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