Choosing The Right Detergent; Using The Dispenser Drawer - Maytag MHW8200FW Use & Care Manual

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 non-HE detergent. Using non-HE
detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced
rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure 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.
If you use one of these and see a "Sd" or "Sud" error code
appear in the display, consider using a different HE detergent.
Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use. Do not go over the
Max line on the dispenser. See "Using the Dispenser Drawer" or
"Using the Optimal dispense Drawer" for more information.
About Detergent Concentration
Today's liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of
concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration
on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the
Optimal Dispense menu to match the level shown on the bottle.
However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration,
it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid
ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below to
find the concentration.
If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower
concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a
higher concentration number.
Concentration Number of ounces ÷ number of loads
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
12
Use only High Efficiency
(HE) detergent.
1.5–2.49
0.9–1.49
0.7–0.89
0.5–0.69
0.3–0.49

USING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

(on some models)
1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the
"Using Your Washer" section.
3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is
completely closed.
NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers
from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.
Adding HE detergent to dispenser
Selector
Pour a measured amount of
HE detergent into detergent
compartment. For powdered
detergent, lift the selector to
the high position. For liquid
detergent, push down the
selector to the low position.
Do not overfill; adding too much
detergent may cause detergent
to be dispensed into the washer
too early.
Selector
in high
position
Powdered detergent:
Lift the selector to the high
position.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add single-dose laundry packet to
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dispenser drawer.
Use powdered detergent when using the Delay Wash op-
n
tion. Liquid detergent may seep out before the
wash begins.
HE detergent
compartment
Use only High Efficiency
(HE) detergent.
Selector
in low
position
Liquid detergent:
Push down the selector to
the low position.