Power; Wash Cycle Knob; Extra Power; Cycle Status Lights - Maytag MHW5630HW Use & Care Manual

POWER

1
Touch to turn the washer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
NOTE: Turning the Wash Cycle knob will also turn the
washer on.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

2
Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. Press
the Wash Cycle knob to enable the Extra Power option.
NOTE: The Clean Washer with affresh
the washer has run 30 wash cycles as a reminder to run the
Clean Washer with affresh
See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles.
NOTE: For best results when using the Overnight Wash &
Dry cycle, use for loads weighing 2 lbs or less, such as a
soccer uniform or a running tank and shorts. Allow the cycle
to run the full duration of 12 hours.

EXTRA POWER

Extra Power option can be used for increased cleaning
power. Press the Wash Cycle Knob to activate the Extra
Power option, which runs a cold pre-wash cycle before
the main cycle. When Extra Power is activated, the Cycle
Control Knob will illuminate and the estimated time
remaining on the display will increase. On single load
dispenser models, add an extra dose of detergent to the
Bleach/Detergent for Extra Power compartment when using
Extra Power, for best results.
START
3
Touch and hold for 3 seconds 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 Garment" LED is on.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS
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When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and
the Estimated Time Remaining will be displayed. Factors
such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure
may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packing,
unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer
to lengthen the cycle time as well.
Touch the desired setting on the display to adjust. See
"Cycle Guide" for available settings on each cycle. Not all
settings are available with all cycles.
Temp
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, use the warmest wash water safe for your
fabric, following the garment label instructions. All wash
temperatures feature a cold rinse.
Spin
This washer automatically selects the spin speed
based on the cycle selected. Some preset speeds
can be changed.
■ Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times but may
increase wrinkling in your load.
■ Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling but will leave
your load more damp.
Soil
Soil Level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle.
When you change the soil setting, the cycle time will
increase or decrease in the Estimated Cycle Time
display.
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LED will flash when
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cycle.
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For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the
cycle you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy
fabrics, use the Soil Level setting to select a higher soil
level. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, use the Soil
Level setting to select a lower soil level. Lower soil level
settings will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS

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NOTE: Not all Cycle Status Lights are available on all
models.
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.
At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds
or pauses that are different from traditional washers.
Sensing
When START is touched and held, the washer will first
perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism and the
sensing light will come on. You will hear a click, the drum will
make a partial turn, and the door will click again as it unlocks
briefly. The door will click one more time when it locks again.
Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will
begin spinning to sense the load size. This sensing process
will continue throughout the cycle. You may also hear water
flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
After the load size is sensed, the estimated time based on
load size will be displayed. The actual cycle time may be
lengthened; however, the display will continue to show the
estimated time.
The sensing light will blink once a second at various times
during the cycle, such as when the washer is reducing
extra suds.
Washing
During the wash cycle, this will display to let you know the
cycle is in progress.
Add Garment
When "Add Garment" is lit, you may pause the washer, open
the door, and add items. Touch and hold START to start the
washer again.
Detergent Low
When detergent in the dispenser is running low, the display
will show the detergent level (Low).
OPTIONS
6
Touch to activate additional wash options or additional
features on the washer. Not all options are available on
all models.
Delay Start
A
Touch this option to delay the start of the wash cycle
by up to 12 hours.