Washer Maintenance - Maytag MVWX500XL2 Use And Care Manual

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Select cycle modifiers
0 hot Q extra heavy
Q warm Q heavy 0 high
0 cool 0 medium 0 low
0 cold Q light Q no spin
Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle will be
lit. Press the cycle modifiers buttons to change the Temperature,
Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to
avoid damage to your garments.
Hot
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This may be cooler than
your hot water heater setting.
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Cool - brights/darks
Warm water is added to assist
in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Colors that bleed
or fade
Cold
Warm water may be added to Dark colors that
assist in soil removal and to help bleed or fade
dissolve detergents. Light soils
9, Select cycle options
CD CD
CC)
Extra Fabric
Rinse Softener
Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not
previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain
options such as Extra Rinse. These can be turned off,
if desired.
NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
0. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK
to begin wash cycle
start
@
pause
unlock
Press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to start the wash
cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance
is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will
light up. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed
to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks,
zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; the lid will unlock once
the washer movement has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close
lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK again to restart
the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will
pump out.
Delay in water fill
Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load unbalance.
You will hear the hum of the spin prior to filling. This is normal
operation.
WASHER INTENANCE
( wATE INLE MOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
I When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
f CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your
dispenser trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended
cleaning procedure:
1. Pull tray out until you feel resistance.
2. Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out.
3. Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent.
4. Rinse with warm water.
5. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot.
IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe.
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