Using Your Washer - Maytag FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER W10254495A Use And Care Manual

USING YOUR WASHER

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 regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced
rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and,
over time, build-up of mold or mildew. HE detergents are made
to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
First wash cycle without laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during
the final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and
run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the
manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before
washing clothes.
1.
Sort and prepare your laundry
Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and
colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains
promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover
products on an inside seam.
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IMPORTANT:
Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object
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can plug pumps and may require a service call.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and
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remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items
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during washing.
Turn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers
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from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will
pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because
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heat can set stains into fabric.
Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry
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product instructions. Improper usage may cause damage
to your garments.
2.
Add single-dose laundry packet, Oxi,
or color-safe bleach (if desired)
Single-dose laundry packet, Oxi-type boosters, or color-safe
bleach can be added to the drum prior to adding laundry.
(Some models Oxi and bleach can be added to dispenser
drawer).