User manual MAYTAG MAF9501

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Washing Machine Dear Maytag customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia, made in Vara, Sweden. We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new machine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and standards that went into the production of this machine are just as high as the quality and performance that you will receive from it. We hope that this product will give you many years of pleasure. To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read the installation and operating instructions before using the machine. MAF9501 Contents Contents Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Packing material Washer door Checking water hardness Safety instructions General Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Automatic door opening Parts of the washing machine Detergent compartment Options buttons Advice and tips before washing Sorting laundry Clothing Laundry labels Coloured cotton Delicates Laundry label symbols Wool and silk Artificial fibres and synthetic fibres Reducing allergic reactions Dyeing fabrics Washing Sort laundry Turn on the main power switch Open the washer door and load the washing Add detergent and fabric softener, as required Select programme Programme chart Select options and settings Close the door and press Start Once the programme has finished 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 Care and cleaning 14 Checking the filter and drainage pump 14 Cleaning the detergent compartment 14 Cleaning the outside of the machine 14 Cleaning the inside of the machine 14 Rinse holes under the agitator 15 If you have hard water 15 Troubleshooting 16 The washer door will not open 16 The machine will not start 16 Error messages 16 Technical information 18 Technical data 18 Standard tests 18 Transport protection 19 Installation 20 Positioning the washing machine 20 Adjusting the feet 20 Connection to water supply 20 Drainage connection 20 Electrical installation 21 Programme plate in multiple languages 21 Service 22 Before contacting the service division 22 Search words 23 Quick guide 24 2 Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Has the transport protection been removed? [. . . ] The number of hours until start will be shown by a countdown from 5 to 1. To cancel the delayed start, press the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds. To start the machine without Delayed Start, select a programme and press the Start/Stop button. Remember to press Delayed Start followed by the Start/Stop button to start the programme. 12 Time remaining The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. Once a programme has been selected, an estimated running time for the complete programme is displayed. This may differ from time to time depending on the temperature of the water entering the machine and the size of the load. During the actual programme the time counts down in minutes. If the programme time is longer than a previous wash with the same programme, "1" will be displayed until the programme is finished. To add or remove washing after the programme starts If you want to add or remove items after the programme has started, you can stop the programme by pressing and holding the Key button (door open) for three seconds. When restarting, add any extra detergent needed and close the door. The machine starts automatically from the point where the programme was interrupted. If you want to stop or change a programme You can also stop a programme by pressing the Start/Stop button for three seconds. To restart the machine, select a new programme, add any new detergent needed and press the Start/Stop button. 7 Close the door and press the Start/Stop button 8 Once a programme is finished, "End" is shown in the display. The door opens automatically once the programme has finished. If you want to deactivate "automatic door opening", see the "Child safety" chapter. · Switch off the main power switch. If you have small children or pets at home, close the washer door once you have removed the laundry. Once the programme has finished 13 Care and cleaning Checking the filter and drainage pump The washing machine has a filter, where coins, hairpins and the like can get caught. To clean the filter and drainage pump: 1. Make sure the machine is empty of water and that it is switched off at the mains. Use the partition for the detergent compartment as shown in the picture. Cleaning the detergent compartment Pull the detergent compartment out as far as it will go. Then pull it up and out as shown in the illustration. Rinse the detergent compartment and brush it clean. 3. Drain out the water, into a bowl, for example, by unhooking the drainage hose from the pin inside the hatch. [. . . ] The height must be 600 - 900 mm above floor level. Adjusting the feet Adjust the feet so that the machine is steady and balanced on the floor. Tighten the locking nuts. 600-900 mm Locking nut Connection to water supply Water connection should be carried out by a qualified person. Connect the machine using the accompanying supply hose. Water pressure A lower position (600 mm) is always preferable. [. . . ]