Maytag MHW5500FW Use & Care Manual page 7

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OPTIONS
Touch to activate additional wash options or additional
features on the washer. Not all options are available on
all models.
Select Delay Hrs.
A
Touch this option to delay the start of the wash cycle
by up to 12 hours.
Fresh Hold ® Option
B
®
The Fresh Hold option will periodically tumble the
load after the end of the cycle for up to 12 hours while
the integrated fan circulates air through the washer to
reduce humidity. To turn on the Fresh Hold
touch Fresh Hold. If, however, the Fresh Hold
is turned on, it will stay on for all future cycles until
turned back off – the washer remembers the last on/
off status set. To turn off the Fresh Hold
Fresh Hold ® .
You may also activate the Fresh Hold
running a cycle by touching and holding POWER/
CANCEL for one second, then touching and holding
Fresh Hold ® option for 3 seconds, then touching and
holding START for 3 seconds.
To turn off the Fresh Hold
touch POWER/CANCEL.
NOTE: The door will lock while the Fresh Hold
active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
Steam for Stains
C
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.
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® option
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option, touch
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option without
® option when it is running,
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Extra Rinse
D
Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles.
NOTE: Extra Rinse can also be used to turn on the
Drum Light. Simply touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for
3 seconds.
Cycle Signal
E
Use this option to turn on or off the signal that sounds
at end of cycle.
To turn off the tones that sound when a setting is
touched:
Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about 3 seconds.
Repeat to turn them on.
Control Lock
F
Touch and hold for 3 seconds to lock the controls to
avoid unwanted changes or operation. Touch and hold
3 seconds again to unlock. For each second CONTROL
LOCK is held down, the display will count down 1
second: you will see "3," then "2," then "1." You may
still touch START to pause the cycle or touch POWER/
CANCEL to turn off the washer.
My Cycle
G
If you have a favorite cycle with custom settings that
you use frequently, you can use the My Cycle feature
to keep your preferred settings ready to use. To save
the cycle, press and hold MY CYCLE (approximately 3
seconds) until a beep sounds and My Cycle LED is lit.
ADDITIONAL OPTION
Drum Light
Touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds to turn on
the Drum Light.
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