What's Under The Lid - Maytag MVWC465HW2 Use And Care Manual

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 without pausing the cycle. When this light is
blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can
be opened. After the cycle has started, the washer will fill to the
appropriate water level. On select cycles, agitation will occur while
the basket is filling with water. This is normal. When the washer is
done filling, it will begin the wash phase. 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/CANCEL 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 from several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock.
Press START/PAUSE/CANCEL to resume the cycle.
Sensing
This washer automatically senses the load size for most cycles,
and chooses an appropriate water level according to the load size
detected. This washer also performs 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.
Water Level Options
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and
the washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load size.
Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and
the washer automatically adds more water to any cycle at any time
during the wash process.
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 HE 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 opened, the cycle pauses
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and all filling/agitation motion halts. Once the lid is closed, the cycle automatically resumes. However, if the Start/Pause/Cancel button
is pressed prior to opening the lid, the lid must be closed and the Start/Pause/Cancel button pressed again to resume the cycle.
Rinse Option must be set to either 1 Rinse with Fabric Softener or 2 Rinses with Fabric Softener when using fabric softener in the
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fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse phase and is evenly distributed.

WHAT'S 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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