Using The Optimal Dispense Drawer - Maytag MHW8000AG Use And Care Manual

USING THE OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER

1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the "Using
Your Washer" section.
3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is
completely closed.
Adding HE detergent to dispenser
Optimal Dispense cartridge
Use only HE High Efficiency liquid detergents.
The dispenser cartridge will hold about 18.5 oz.
(550 ml) of HE liquid detergent, or enough for
up to 36 loads .
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To Fill:
Push back on the tab and lift the fill
door. Fill to the "MAX" line with
HE liquid detergent. Close fill door.
It will click into place.
To Install the Dispenser Cartridge:
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.
2. Insert the dispenser cartridge completely in detergent
compartment as shown. It should click into position.
3. Slowly slide the dispenser drawer in until it is completely
closed. The washer will automatically detect the dispenser
cartridge.
NOTE:
The dispenser cartridge should be rinsed out when
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changing detergents or when the washer will not be used
for extended periods. For instructions on cleaning the
dispenser cartridge, see "Washer Maintenance. "
The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration,
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load size, cycle used, soil level, and water hardness. The maximum
capacity of up to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.
NOTES:
A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from
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the previous wash cycle. This is normal.
See "About Detergent Concentration" for information on
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detergent concentration.
To ensure you have enough detergent in the dispenser,
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the display will show the detergent level (Low or Refill).
Adding detergent for a single load
Tab
Lift out the cartridge and set aside.
Powdered HE detergent
Place a measured amount of detergent in
the powdered HE detergent compartment.
Use only High
Efficiency (HE)
detergent.
Powdered detergent:
Add directly to the
compartment.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use liquid detergents in the single-load
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compartment; liquid detergents may seep out of the
detergent compartment before the main wash begins.
A single dose of liquid detergent can be added to the
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Single-Dose Liquid HE Detergent Cup, which you can
purchase (see "Accessories" section).
Do not add single-dose laundry packet to dispenser
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drawer.
If you are using the Delay Hrs. option, use of the
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dispenser cartridge is recommended, or powdered
detergent may be used in the HE powdered detergent
compartment.
Liquid HE detergent
If you frequently alternate between two different liquid
HE detergents, you can purchase an additional Optimal
Dispense cartridge.
See "Accessories" for ordering information.
Powdered HE
detergent
compartment
Use only High Efficiency
(HE) detergent.
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