Maytag MHW5500FW Use & Care Manual page 20

WASHER CARE (cont.)
2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing
or items.
b. Open the dispenser drawer and add liquid
chlorine bleach to the MAX level in both the bleach
compartment and the fabric softener compartment.
Either traditional or HE chlorine bleach can be used.
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage
over time.
c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the
washer when following this procedure.
e. Close the washer door.
f. Select the Clean Washer with affresh
g. On some models: Select the Fresh Hold
help dry the washer interior after the cycle is complete.
NOTE: The washer remembers your last option
selection and will use it for future wash cycles until
you deselect that option. While the fan is ON, the
washer door will lock. To unlock the door, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
h. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The
Clean Washer with affresh
described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle.
Description of Clean Washer with affresh
Operation:
1. The Clean Washer with affresh
whether clothing or other items are in the washer.
2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed
with the cycle.
a. If any items are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove
load) will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open
washer and remove any garments from the
washer drum.
b. Touch POWER/CANCEL to clear the "rL" code.
c. Touch and hold START to restart the cycle.
3. Steam models only: During the first 20 minutes of the
cycle, it will activate the steamer but the drum will not spin
or fill with water. You may see condensation on the door
glass during this initial phase. If you are using an affresh
Washer Cleaner tablet, it will not dissolve completely
during the steam phase. This is normal.
After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to
allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find some
residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove
residue from the dispensers, remove the drawer and wipe
the surfaces with a damp cloth and towel dry either before
or after you run the Clean Washer with affresh
an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to help
keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish,
do not use abrasive products.
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CLEAN WASHER CYCLE REMINDER
NOTE: Not all models have the Clean Washer with affresh
cycle reminder light.
The Clean Washer with affresh
will flash at the end of a wash cycle
when the washer has run 30 wash
cycles. This is a reminder to run the
Clean Washer with affresh
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If the Clean Washer with affresh
LED will stop flashing at the end of a wash cycle after running
3 more regular wash cycles. After 30 more wash cycles are
completed, the Clean Washer with affresh
flash at the end of a wash cycle as a reminder.
REMOVING THE DISPENSER
Optimal Dispense Drawer
To remove:
1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.
2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to
remove the dispenser.
3. Lift off cover panel by
pulling straight up.
To replace:
1. Slide cover panel back
onto posts on dispenser.
2. Align edges of dispenser
with guides in washer,
then slide dispenser
back into slot.
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cycle.
cycle is not turned on, the
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