Status Lights; Cycles - Maytag AAV8000AWW Use & Care Manual

Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when
you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.
Adding items
You can add items to the washer after the wash cycle has started, if the ADD A GARMENT
status light is illuminating. All cycles have this feature except Rinse & Spin, Spin Only, and
Clean Washer.
To add items
1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added.
2. To continue the cycle, close the door and select and hold START (for approximately
1 second).
NOTE: To add garments after the ADD A GARMENT period is over, the wash cycle needs to
be canceled, the items added, and a new wash cycle started.
Clean
The Clean light comes on when the cycle is complete. The light will stay on until the door is
opened or PAUSE/CANCEL is selected.
Locking controls
The Control Lock avoids unintended use of the washer. You can also use the control lock
feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROLS
LOCKED status light is lit, all buttons are disabled except for PAUSE/CANCEL and POWER.
You can lock the controls while the washer is operating.
To lock the controls
Select and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds.
The CONTROLS LOCKED status light illuminates.
To unlock the controls
Select and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the CONTROLS LOCKED status light
turns off.
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Estimated Time Remaining
The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature,
detergent, and clothes load. The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load
is unbalanced. The SUDs routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your
garments. During the unbalance routine the time displayed may pause until this activity is
complete, then resume with the remainder of the cycle. The options you select will also affect
the cycle times that are shown in the Preset Cycle Settings table. The Estimated Time
Remaining can change up to 30 minutes under extreme conditions. If a small load of clothing
is run, the Estimated Time Remaining display will indicate 3 or more minutes, but the cycle
will finish immediately. If a large load of clothing is run, the Estimated Time Remaining
display may indicate 1 minute, but the cycle will take approximately 5 minutes to finish.
Door Locked
When the status light illuminates, the door is locked.
Wash Cycles
Choose Wash Cycle by rotating the Cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. The indicator
light for the cycle selected will illuminate. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric
and soil levels.
NOTE: The cycle selector shown below may be different from that of your model.
Each cycle has a preset cycle time, WASH/RINSE TEMP, SPIN SPEED, and may have
preset Options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected
cycle.
The preset settings can be changed anytime before START is selected. Not all Options and
Modifiers are available with all Cycles. To change settings after the cycle has started,
select PAUSE/CANCEL, then select the desired settings. Select and hold START (for
approximately 1 second) to continue the cycle.

Cycles