Choosing The Right Detergent; About Detergent Concentration; Using The Optimal Dispense Drawer (On Some Models) - Maytag MHW5630HW Use & Care Manual

Items to wash Cycle:
using default
cycle settings:
No clothes in Clean
washer Washer
with
affresh
*All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse.
**The Steam option is only available when a Warm, Very Warm, or Hot water temperature is selected.
***Spin speed varies by model.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be
marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Low-water washing creates
excessive sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE
detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced
rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and,
over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be
low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount
of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in
suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all
detergents labeled as High Efficiency are identical in formulation
and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic,
or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of suds.
If you use one of these and see an "Sd" or "Sud" error code
appear in the display, consider using a different HE detergent.
Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use. Do not go over the
Max line on the dispenser. See "Using the Dispenser Drawer"
or "Using the Optimal Dispense Drawer" for more information.

USING THE OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER (on some models)

1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the
"Using Your Washer" section.
3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is
completely closed.
10
Wash Spin
Temperature* Speed***
N/A
®
Use only High Efficiency
(HE) detergent.
Soil
Level:
N/A N/A

About Detergent Concentration

Today's liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of
concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration
on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the
Optimal Dispense menu to match the level shown on the bottle.
However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration,
it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid
ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below
to find the concentration.
If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower
concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a
higher concentration number.
Concentration
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
NOTES:
■ A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from
the previous wash cycle. This is normal.
■ See "About Detergent Concentration" for information on
detergent concentration.
■ To ensure you have enough detergent in the dispenser,
the display will show the detergent level (Low and open lid).
■ To add single-dose and Oxi-type boosters, see the "Using
Your Washer" section.
Options/ Cycle Details:
Modifiers:
N/A Use this cycle every 30
washes to keep the inside
of your washer fresh and
clean. This cycle uses a
higher water level. Use with
affresh washer cleaner
®
tablet or liquid chlorine
bleach to thoroughly clean
the inside of your washer.
This cycle should not be
interrupted. See "Washer
Care."
IMPORTANT: Do not place
garments or other items
in the washer during the
Clean Washer with affresh
cycle. Use this cycle with
an empty wash tub. See
"Washer Care" in "Washer
Maintenance."
Number of ounces ÷ number of loads
1.5–2.49
0.9–1.49
0.7–0.89
0.5–0.69
0.3–0.49
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