Washer Maintenance - Maytag MVWX550XW Use And Care Manual

8.
Select cycle modifiers
Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle will be
lit. Press the cycle modifiers buttons to change the Temperature,
Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to
avoid damage to your garments.
Wash Temp
Hot
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This may be cooler than
your hot water heater setting.
Warm
Some cold water may be added,
so this will be cooler than what
your previous washer provided.
Cool - brights/darks
Warm water is added to assist
in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Cold
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
9.
Select cycle options
Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not
previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain
options such as Extra Rinse. These can be turned off,
if desired.
NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
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Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils
10.
Select Start/Pause/Unlock
to begin wash cycle
Press the Start/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle.
When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light up.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid
odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and
snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments:
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you
may do so during the first portion of the Sensing step.
Press Start/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the washer
movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load
was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press Start/Pause/
Unlock again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your
dispenser trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended
cleaning procedure:
1. Pull tray out until you feel resistance.
2. Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out.
3. Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent.
4. Rinse with warm water.
5. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot.
IMPORTANT:
Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe.