Control Paneland Features - Maytag MHW4200BG2 Use & Care Manual

CONTROL PANELAND FEATURES
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds
to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered,
touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When
selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
Model MHW4200
0 POWER/CANCEL
Touch to turn the washer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use your Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
An LED will light up for the cycle selected.
NOTE: The Clean Washer LED will flash when the washer has run
30 wash cycles as a reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle.
See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START
Touch and hold until the light above START comes on to start
a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
If you want to add a garment, you can touch START when the
"Add a Garment" LED is on.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS
When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the
Estimated Cycle Time will be displayed. Factors such as load
size, wash temperature, and water pressure may affect the time
shown in the display during the cycle. Tightly packing garments,
unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to
adjust the cycle time, as well.
Touch the desired option along the right of the display to adjust
settings. See "Cycle Guide" for available settings on each cycle.
Not all settings are available with all cycles.
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The recommended wash temperature is preset for each cycle.
You may also select a wash temperature based on the type
of fabric and soils being washed. For best results, follow the
garment label instructions. All wash temperatures feature a
cold rinse.
Soil Level
The Soil Level setting (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle.
For most loads, use this preset soil level. When you change
the soil setting, the cycle time will increase or decrease in the
Estimated Cycle Time display.
For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, use the Soil Level setting
to select more wash time. For lightly soiled and delicate
fabrics, use the Soil Level setting to select less wash time.
Lower soil level settings will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
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Spin Speed
This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the
cycle selected. Some preset speeds can be changed.
[] Higher spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may
increase wrinkling in your load.
[] Lower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave
your load more damp.
DELAY START
Use + and - to delay the start of the wash cycle by up to
12 hours. To turn off Delay Start, use + and - to set the delay
time to "0," or touch POWER/CANCEL
CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
For details, see "Cycle Status Lights".
OPTIONS
Touch to activate additional wash options or additional features on
the washer. Not all options are available on all models.
_ Steam for Stains
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
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.