STACKED LAUNDRY TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ................................. Inside Cover Safety Instructions................................. 1-2 Washer Controls At A Glance............... 3-4 Washer Special Features .......................... 5 Washer Operating Tips ............................. 6 Dryer Controls At A Glance .................. 7-8 Dryer Operating Tips................................. 8 Dryer Exhaust Tips .................................... 9 Care and Cleaning .............................
Model: LS7806 Welcome Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Consumer Rated No.1 Maytag Stacked Washer and Dryer! Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. 2) Have proof of original date of purchase. Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep this information for your records (should you ever need warranty service). Read this manual for best results. It contains instructions to acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures.
Important Safety Notice and Instructions The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances. Appliances with the UL symbol on the data plate have been listed with Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING — 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: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: a.
Washer Controls At A Glance Step 1 Select Cycle Press the control knob in and turn clockwise to the desired cycle. Pull the control knob out to start the washer. PERMANENT PRESS is designed to minimize wrinkles with a cool-down spray rinse following the wash. Times available are: 14 minutes – Use for heavily soiled or stained clothes. 10 minutes – Use for normally soiled clothes. 6 minutes – Use for lightly soiled clothes. REGULAR FABRICS is used for normal, sturdy fabrics.
Step 2 Select Load Size Turn the LOAD SIZE knob to the SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE setting. WATER LEVEL SETTING For best washing results, clothes must circulate freely. If too little water is used, poor cleaning, linting, and excessive wear may result. NOTE: When laundering permanent press items, delicates, washable woolen or loosely knit items, never use less than the MEDIUM setting. This will minimize shrinkage, wrinkling, and pulling of seams.
Washer Special Features Lift the Lid The washer lid lifts up and down to open and close. Internal springs will hold the lid in the open position until pulled down to close. This washer is designed so that it will not fill, agitate or spin when the lid is open. Should the lid be opened during a cycle, the washer will stop; when the lid is closed and the control knob is pulled out, the washer will resume its cycle at the point it was interrupted.
Washer Operating Tips For detailed information on sorting, pretreating stains, etc., see the enclosed Laundering Tips pamphlet. Loading • Put dry, unfolded clothes loosely in the tub, up to the top row of holes for a maximum load. Detergent • Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator. • Use either liquid or granular laundry detergent. For best results, be sure detergent is added to the washer BEFORE the load and be sure wash water is above 65º F.
Dryer Controls At A Glance Step 1 Select Cycle IntelliDry REGULAR FABRICS automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached. This cycle is designed for loads such as towels, underwear, t-shirts, jeans, etc. Set the control to the desired dryness level (more dry – less dry) and press the START button. The middle ▲ is the initial preferred setting for the majority of loads.
Step 2 Select Temperature Step Press Start Push this button to start the dryer. The dryer door must be shut for the dryer to operate. If the door is opened during the cycle, the start button must be pushed again to resume the cycle once the door is closed. Turn the TEMPERATURE selection knob to the appropriate drying temperature. The choices are: REGULAR – for sturdy cottons or those labeled “Tumble Dry”. When the cycle is complete, a signal will sound momentarily.
Dryer Exhaust Tips WARNING — Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. Do Don’t Read the installation instructions and the user’s guide. Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying. DON’T Do Don’t Let your dryer exhaust the air easily. Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. Don’t Do Use plastic, thin foil, or nonmetal flexible duct. DO Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints. Never use lint-trapping screws.
Care and Cleaning Control Panel Care Dryer Care Clean the control panel with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Tumbler If the tumbler becomes stained by a crayon, ink pen or other item inadvertently left in a garment, clean the tumbler with an all purpose cleaner such as: Fantastik, Soft Scrub or Formula 409®.* Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance.
Before You Call For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the enclosed Laundering Tips pamphlet. Check these points if your clothes washer... Won’t Fill • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Close lid and pull control knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not fill unless the lid is closed. • Turn both faucets on fully. • Straighten inlet hoses.
Before You Call (continued) Check these points if your clothes washer... Stops • Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and pull knob out. Check for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size. • Plug cord into live electrical outlet. • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. If equipped with buttons, be sure they are fully depressed.
Before You Call (continued) Check these points if your clothes dryer... Doesn’t Run • • • • Be sure the door is latched shut. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet. Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. Press the START button again if the door is opened during the cycle. Doesn’t Heat • • • • Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. Select a heat setting, not air-fluff. On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on. Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
Y W RR AN T A Full-size Stacked Washer & Dryer Warranty Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
