Pausing Or Restarting - Maytag Epic MFW9800TQ Use And Care Manual

Oxi Prewash detergent compartment
(Letter A in Dispenser Illustration)
Add detergent to this compartment when using the Oxi Prewash option or Auto Soak. Liquid
or powdered detergent may be used in this compartment. The detergent will automatically be
dispensed during Oxi Prewash, if the Oxi Prewash option is selected, or during the soak time
if Soak is selected.
Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent, add
Prewash compartment and the recommended amount to the Main Wash compartment.
For the use of an oxygenated pre-treater or laundry product
dosage for High Efficiency (HE) machines, located on the back of the detergent packaging.
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 Oxi 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.
Liquid detergent: Put the separator in the front position, between the guides, as shown
following. There will be no gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent
compartment and the bottom of the separator.
A
B
Separator in front position, between guides
the recommended amount to the Oxi
,
use the recommended
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A. Separator
B. Guide
Powdered detergent: Put the separator in the back position, behind the guides, as shown
following. There will be a gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent
compartment and the bottom of the separator.
A
B
Separator in back position, behind guides
NOTE: The separator will be in the POWDER (back) position when shipped from the factory.
Chlorine bleach compartment
(Letter E in Dispenser Illustration)
Add no more than cup (80 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach will
be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time during the first rinse after the
wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not
guess.
Do not fill beyond the "MAX" level. Overfilling could cause severe garment damage.
Fabric softener compartment
(Letter F in Dispenser Illustration)
Add ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this compartment. Fabric softener will be
automatically dispensed in the final rinse.
Do not fill beyond the "MAX" level.

Pausing or Restarting

1. To pause the washer at any time, select PAUSE/OFF.
2. To continue the cycle, select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second).
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A. Separator
B. Guide
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