Maytag MHW8000AG Use And Care Manual page 5

OPTIMAL DISPENSE – DETERGENT
5
CONCENTRATION AND WATER HARDNESS
Touch – or + to set detergent concentration from 2x to 6x. Touch
WATER HARDNESS to set water hardness level (normal, hard,
or soft). (See "About Detergent Concentration" section.)
IMPORTANT: When using the dispenser cartridge with
concentrated liquid detergent, be sure to change the detergent
concentration settings in the control if the detergent used is
different than factory preset of 2x concentration.
Cycle Status Lights
6
For details, see "Cycle Status Lights".
OPTIONS
7
Touch to activate additional wash options or additional features
on the washer. Not all options are available on all models.
Select Delay Hrs.
A
Touch this option to delay the start of the wash cycle by up
to 12 hours.
Fresh Hold Option
®
B
The Fresh Hold option will periodically tumble the load
®
after the end of the cycle for up to 12 hours while the
integrated fan circulates air through the washer to reduce
humidity. To turn on the Fresh Hold
Hold. If, however, the Fresh Hold
will stay on for all future cycles until turned back off – the
washer remembers the last on/off status set. To turn off
the Fresh Hold option, touch Fresh Hold.
®
You may also activate the Fresh Hold
running a cycle by touching and holding POWER/
CANCEL for one second, then touching and holding
Fresh Hold option for 3 seconds, then touching and
®
holding START for 3 seconds.
To turn off the Fresh Hold
POWER/CANCEL.
NOTE: The door will lock while the Fresh Hold
is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
Steam for Stains
C
The Steam for Stains option adds additional soak and wash
time to many cycles to help remove tough stains, as well
as a steam boost for added cleaning power. An integrated
heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. See
the "Cycle Guide" for cycles that allow the Steam for Stains
option.
Extra Rinse
D
Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles.
NOTE: Some cycles include this feature as a default.
See "Cycle Guide" for details.
Drum Light
Touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds to turn on
the Drum Light.
Cycle Signal
E
Use this option to turn on or off the signal that sounds
at end of cycle.
To turn off the tones that sound when a setting is
touched: Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about
3 seconds. Repeat to turn them on.
Control Lock
F
Touch and hold for 3 seconds to lock the controls
to avoid unwanted changes or operation. Touch and hold
3 seconds again to unlock. You may still touch START to
pause the cycle, or touch POWER/CANCEL to turn off
the washer.
option, touch Fresh
®
option is turned on, it
®
® option without
option when it is running, touch
®
option
®
OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER
8
The Optimal Dispense drawer gives you the convenience of
automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and
liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time. See
"Using the Dispenser" for information on using the dispenser
drawer.
Optimal Dispense Cartridge
A
Each dispenser cartridge holds up to 18.5 oz. (550 ml) of
liquid HE detergent, enough for up to 36
on cycle and detergent concentration. The cartridge fits into
compartment (B) of the dispenser drawer for convenient
loading.
Change detergent concentration setting
n
if detergent used is different than factory
preset of 2x concentration. See "About
Detergent Concentration. "
Change water hardness setting if
n
desired level is different than factory
preset of Normal.
Powdered High Efficiency "HE" detergent compartment
B
This compartment holds powdered HE detergent
for a single load.
Liquid fabric softener compartment
C
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric softener at
the optimum time in the cycle.
Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
n
Liquid chlorine bleach compartment
D
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at
the optimum time during the first rinse after the wash cycle.
This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked
"HE" or "High Efficiency. " Low-water washing creates excessive
sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent will likely
result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may
also result in component failure and, over time, buildup of mold or
mildew. HE detergents are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to
produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They
hold soil in suspension so it is not re-deposited onto clean clothes.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of
detergent to use.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
† The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration, load
size, cycle used, soil level and water hardness. The maximum capacity of up
to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.
loads, depending
†
5