Maytag MVWC415EW Use And Care Manual page 5

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
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The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At
each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or
pauses that are different from traditional washers.
SENSING/FILL
Once you close the lid and start a cycle, the washer will
begin filling with the initial amount of water. This will take
approximately 2-3 minutes and the lid will be unlocked at
this time. Then the lid must be closed.
If the lid is open when the water stops entering the
washer, the cycle will not continue until the lid has been
closed and the START/Pause button is pressed. If the
cycle has not been continued within 10 minutes of the
water filling the washer, the washer will pump out the
water. If the lid is closed, it will then lock and the sensing
process begins and additional water will be added, if
required. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short
pulses to thoroughly wet the load.
WASH
You will hear the motor and agitator moving the load.
During the first stage of the sensing/wash cycle, water
will partially fill the washer and then begin to move the
load. It is normal to have the sensing light on during this
stage. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a
several second pause. This process will repeat for several
minutes, allowing the entire load to become saturated.
The lower water level combined with HE detergent at this
stage allows for concentrated cleaning. Concentrated
cleaning delivers the detergent directly to the soils. It is
normal for the load to be above the water line during this
stage. At the beginning of the second stage, the washer
will add water to the correct level based on the load size.
You will hear the agitator move quicker during this stage
of the wash cycle. The motor sounds may change at
different stages in the wash cycle.
RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer
rinses and moves the load. For cycles that use the Extra
Rinse option, you will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle
as the washers rinses and moves the load.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for
proper water removal, based on the selected cycle
and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and
the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit,
the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this
light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light
is off, the lid can be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press
START/Pause. The lid will
unlock once the washer movement
has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at
high speed. Press START/Pause
again to resume the cycle.
NOTE: If the START/Pause button is held for more than
3 seconds, the cycle will cancel and the washer will drain.
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