What's New Under The Lid - Maytag MVWC565FW2 Use And Care Manual

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
Lid Lock
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid
Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked
and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer
is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened. After a
cycle is started, the washer will fill to the appropriate water level.
When the washer is done filling, it will start to agitate. If you need
to open the lid to add a garment after this point, the lid will remain
unlocked during the entire agitation portion of the wash phase.
The cycle will automatically pause when the lid is opened, and the
cycle will resume once the lid is closed. The lid will lock before
the spin phase begins. If you need to pause or stop after this
point, you must press the START/PAUSE button and wait for the
lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after washer movement has
stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may
take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock. Press
START/PAUSE to resume the cycle.
Water Level Options
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the
washer will fill to a level that ensures the load engages the agitator.
From this point, the electronic control will sense the load and
determine if additional water is needed.
Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the
washer will fill to the maximum water level.
NOTE: Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle
mode. Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash
setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.
Sensing
This washer will perform a series of spins to check for load balance.
During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that
sensing technology is determining if there is an off-balance load.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds
and noises that are different from those of your previous washer.
For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of
the spin phase, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will
be different kinds of humming sounds as the agitator tests for load
balance or moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear nothing
at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for your load
or allows time for clothes to soak.
IMPORTANT:
The lid must be closed before the washer basket fills with water and for the wash cycle to start. If the lid is open and filling stops, close the
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lid and press START/PAUSE to complete the cycle.
Rinse options must be set to either 1 Rinse with Fabric Softener or 2 Rinses with Fabric Softener when using fabric softener in the fabric
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softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse phase and is evenly distributed.

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Spray Rinse
Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these cycles, you will
hear water enter the washer as the tub spins, allowing the rinse
water to penetrate clothes. Check the "Cycle Guide" for details.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked
"HE" or "High Efficiency. " Using non-HE detergent will likely
result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It
may also result in component malfunction 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. Always follow the detergent
manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent
to use.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
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