Maytag MAH-1 - Manual (Page 2)

W
ELCOME
Welcome and congratulations on your
purchase of a Maytag ® Neptune ® washer!
Your complete satisfaction is very important
to us. For best results, we suggest reading
this material to help acquaint you with
proper operating and maintenance
procedures.
Should you need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:
1) Have complete model and serial number
identification of your washer. This is
located on a data plate on the back door.
Date of Purchase ____________________
Model Number ______________________
Serial Number ______________________
2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide
and the sales receipt in a safe
place for future reference. Proof
of original purchase date is
needed for warranty service.
If you have questions, write us (include your
model, serial number and phone number) or
call:
Maytag Services, LLC
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY
(for deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired)
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
http://www.maytag.com
NOTE: In our continuing effort to
improve the quality of our
appliances, it may be necessary to
make changes to the appliance
without revising this guide.
For service and warranty
information, see page 15.
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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are
potential hazards.To use this appliance safely, the operator should become
familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always
exercise care when using it.
3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the
weather.
4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.
5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord
into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance
with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding
this appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable
or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode. Hand wash and line dry any items containing these substances.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is
saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in
the washer until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes
have been removed.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes
and wax removers.
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MPORTANT
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AFETY
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating your washer.
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury.
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WARNING
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock property damage or injury to
persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
WARNING
What you need to know about safety instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing,
maintaining or operating appliance.
Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do
not understand.