Maytag MVWX5SPAW0 Use And Care Manual page 5

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS iNDiCATOR
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At
each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses
that are different from traditional washers.
SENSADO (Sensing)
When the INICIO/PAUSA/DESBLOQUEAR TAPA (Start/
Pause/Unlock) button is pressed, the washer will first
perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will
hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the
lid will unlock briefly before locking again.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will
use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These
sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is
added to the load and you may hear the hum of these
spins. If the sensing light is on, the washer is working
properly. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short
pulses to thoroughly wet the load. The washer will then
move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in to
the load, and resume adding water. This process may
repeat until the correct amount of water has been added
for the load. You may also hear water flowing through the
dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing
process will start over when the washer is restarted. The
sensing light may also come on during the Lavado (Wash)
portions of the cycle. This is normal.
LAVADO (Wash)
You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. Unlike
traditional washers, the load is not covered with water. Low-
water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than dilut-
ing detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer
delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The motor sounds
may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is
determined by the selected soil level.
ENJUAGUE (Rinse)
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer
rinses
and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly
(short hum) to move the basket while filling. Fabric softener
will be added if the Suavizante (Fabric Softener) option was
selected. Some cycles use spray rinsing.
EXPRIMIDO (Spin)
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper
water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.
FiN (Done)
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove
the load promptly for best results.
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