Maytag FRONT-LOADINGAUTOMATICWASHER - Manual (Page 12)

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6. Select the desired Modifiers, such as Soil Level, Water Temp,
Spin Speed and Cycle End Signal. Not all modifiers are
available with all cycles and options. See “Modifiers.”
7. If desired, select the CYCLE END SIGNAL. The signal is
helpful when you are washing items that should be removed
from the washer as soon as it stops. Select LOUD, SOFT or
OFF.
8. To begin the wash cycle immediately
Select HOLD TO START.
■ If you do not select HOLD TO START within 5 minutes of
choosing a cycle, the washer automatically shuts off.
■ When the wash cycle is complete, the CYCLE
COMPLETE status light glows, the door unlocks, and the
wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer
powers down automatically 5 minutes after the cycle is
complete and the CYCLE COMPLETE light goes off. To
power down the washer manually after the wash cycle is
complete, select PAUSE/OFF once.
Using the Dispenser
Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with four separate
compartments for your laundry products—two are for detergent,
one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric
softener. Laundry products are diluted and dispensed
automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle, making it
unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle to
add them.
It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in the
dispensers when the wash cycle is complete.
Do not put laundry additives directly into the wash tub. Always
use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of
detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash
system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a
regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result
in washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce
the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent
to use.
To fill dispenser compartments
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.
2. Add the desired laundry product to the proper compartment.
3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid
a spill).
Prewash detergent compartment
(Letter A in Dispenser Illustration)
Add detergent to this compartment when using the Prewash
option or Auto Soak. Liquid or powdered detergent may be used
in this compartment. The detergent will automatically be
dispensed during Prewash if the Prewash option is selected or
during the soak time if Auto Soak is selected.
■ Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent, add ¹⁄₃ the
recommended amount to the Prewash compartment and
²⁄₃ the recommended amount to the Main Wash
compartment.
■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.
Main Wash detergent compartment
(Letter C in Dispenser Illustration)
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment for your
main wash cycle. The detergent separator must always be in
place, either in the front or back position.
IMPORTANT: If you are using the Prewash or Soak option,
powdered detergent must be used in the Main Wash
compartment, since liquid detergents may seep out of the Main
Wash compartment before the main wash begins.
■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level. Use the detergent
manufacturer's recommended amount for load size.
■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the
Main Wash compartment along with the same type of
detergent, liquid or powdered.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
Dispenser
A. Prewash detergent compartment
B. Separator
C. Main Wash detergent compartment
D. Dispenser release lever
E. Chlorine bleach compartment
F. Fabric softener compartment
A
B
C
D
E
F