Start The Washer - Maytag LAT9804 User Manual

The QUICK CYCLE (not on all models) reduces the
Start the Washer
cycle time hy using a 6 minute, wash and a shorter first Pull nut the cycle control knob to start the washer. You
spin and rinse. Total cycle time is approximately 16 will hear water entering the wash tub.
minutes plus fill times. To select, turn the control knob
to start. Recommended for lightly soiled items. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the
selected wash water temperature. After filling, it will
The FINE WASH cycle (not on all models) is agitate for the selected mlmber of minutes.
designed for "hand-washable" items. The washer will
agitate aim soak alternatel_ for a total of 6 minutes and The washer will pause briefly throughout each
mo;e to the rinse and final spin. A liquid detergent is cycle. These pauses are normal.
recommended when using this cycle. This washer is designed so that it xx411 n ot agitate or
spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill x_dth the
Presoaking:
lid open so water is available for pretreating stains or
The AUTOMATIC PRESOAK cycle (not on 'allmod- diluting fabric softener.
els) moves from the presoak into the "HEAVY" regular
fabrics cycle antomatically. Since the presoak and the Should the lid be opened during a cycle, the washer
wash are done in one tub of water, it saves water and will stop; when the lid is closed and the control knob is
pulled out, the washer x_dllresume its cycle at the point
energy. A hot water presoak is recommended for hea\- it was interrupted.
ily soiled items. A warm or cold water presoak is rec-
omlnended for protein stains (blood, grass, etc.). NOTE: If the washer stops during the spin, it may be
To use the this cycle turn the eontrol knob to due to anunevenlydistributedload. If this happens,
PRESOAK. The washer will soak for approximately 10 push in the control knob, open the lid, redistribute
minutes (this includes periods of agitation) then move the load, close the lid and pull out the control knob.
directly into 12 minutes of wash without draining and
refilling. VChen using the Presoak cycle, use up to 50%
Indicator Lights
(Lights
will vary
more than the usual amount of detergent or use a pre-
according to model)
soak product such as Biz* in additkm to the regular The ON light stays lit throughout the entire cycle indi-
amount of detergent. If you choose to use bleach, it eating the washer is operating. The SOAK light is on
can also be added at this time. during the presoak cycle. The WASH/RINSE light is
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of the respective
manufacturer;s, on during the wash and rinse portion of all cycles. The
SPIN light indicates that the washer is spinning the
load. The SUPERWASH light is on until the timer
advances into the Regular Fabrics HEAVY cycle.
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