What's New Under The Lid - Maytag MVW18PDAXW Use And Care Manual

Model and Serial Number Location
For future reference, please record the numbers below:
Model Number ___________________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________________
Key Code Number _______________________________________

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
Lid Lock
When this light is blinking, the washer is paused or preparing
to lock. When this light is blinking or off, the lid can be
opened. After a cycle is started, lid locks, unlocks and relocks,
load is sensed, then washer fills. To allow for higher spin
speeds, the lid locks and the Lid Locked light turns on and
remains lit. When the lid locks and you need to add a garment,
the lid can only be opened by pressing START for 3 seconds
and then waiting for it to unlock. The lid will only unlock after
wash basket movement has stopped. Depending on when in
the cycle you try to pause, it may take a couple of seconds to
several minutes for the lid to unlock. Close the lid and press
START to resume the cycle.
Sensing
At the beginning of the cycle, the washer performs a series
of spins to check for load balance and size. During this time,
a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that sensing
technology is working. It is recommended to wait until after
the sensing load light goes out before attempting to pause
the cycle.
IMPORTANT:
• After the washer basket fills to the selected water level, the lid must be closed before the wash cycle can start. If filling stops with the lid
open, close lid and press START button.
• After pausing and opening the lid, the lid must be closed and the START button pressed again.
Model and serial
number plate
Sounds
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds
and pauses that are different from those of your previous
washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum
at the beginning of the cycle as the lid lock goes through
a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and
whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load balance
and size, or moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear
nothing at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.
Progressive Spray Rinse
Select cycles default to a progressive spray rinse. During
these cycles, you will hear water enter the washer as the tub
spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate clothes. Check
the "Cycle Guide" for details.
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