Maytag MHW8000Y Use & Care Manual page 6

Cycle Status Lights
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.
Door Locked
Door Locked will light to indicate that the door is locked and
cannot be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle.
Sensing
When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer will
first perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism. You will
hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door
will unlock briefly before locking again.
Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will
begin tumbling and adding water. This sensing process will
continue until the correct amount of water has been added
for the load. 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. This is normal.
Add a Garment
When Add a Garment is lit, you may pause the washer, open
the door, and add items.
Sanitized
Sanitized will light on cycles with a Sanitize setting once the
load has been washed at the proper temperature for the
necessary time to meet NSF Sanitization requirements.
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Detergent
OK – This will light if there is adequate detergent in
the Optimal Dispense cartridge.
Low – This will light if there is enough detergent in
the Optimal Dispense cartridge for only a few more
cycles.
Empty – This will light if there is no detergent in the Optimal
Dispense cartridge.
NOTE: These status lights only come on at the beginning and
during the initial wash portion of the cycle during dispensing.
After the dispensing portion of the cycle, the lights turn off.
Delay
The Delay indicator will light if a Delay Start has been set.
Once the programmed delay has ended, the indicator will
turn off and the cycle will begin.
Steam
This will light to show that the cycle is using steam for added
cleaning power.
Done
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
Fresh Hold
®
The Fresh Hold indicator will light when the Fresh
®
Hold option is active. During this time, the washer
®
will occasionally tumble the load while a fan circulates
fresh air through the washer.