Washer Use; Starting Your Washer; Using The Proper Detergent - Maytag 2000 Series Use & Care Manual

Starting Your Washer

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer.
Vibration is normal during operation.

Using the Proper Detergent

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of
detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system,
along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular
non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer
errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. It may
also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE
detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best
performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the
amount of detergent to use.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
7. To begin the wash cycle immediately
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WASHER USE

First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during
the final installation step, choose the Normal cycle and run it
without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2
the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before
washing clothes.
For All Wash Cycles
1. To load washer
Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry
according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted
clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading
can cause poor cleaning.
Always empty pockets. Small items can be caught within
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the washer resulting in noise or plugging the pump.
The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed.
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Washer door should close easily.
Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item.
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Load evenly.
Wash small items such as infant socks in mesh garment bags.
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It is recommended that more than one garment bag be used
and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of
material.
When unloading garments, occasionally check under the
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rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items.
2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks.
After a lock check at the beginning of the cycle, the washer door
will remain locked during the wash cycle.
NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be
opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. The
door can be opened only if Start/Pause is selected while the
Add Clothes light is illuminated or if the cycle has been
canceled. See "To cancel a cycle" in the "Changing Cycles
and Options" section.
3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the
detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer
slowly to avoid spills. See "Using the Dispenser."
4. Turn on the washer by pressing POWER/CANCEL or by turning
the cycle selector. The indicator light for the selected cycle will
illuminate. When selecting a Wash Cycle, the preset Wash Temp
and Spin Speed for the selected cycle will illuminate. These
settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected
cycle. See "Cycles."
5. Select the desired Options. Not all Options are available with all
cycles. See "Options."
6. If desired, select the Cycle Signal button. The signal is helpful
when you are washing items that should be removed from the
washer as soon as it stops. Press Cycle Signal On, if no signal is
desired, Press Cycle Signal Off. Light will not be illuminated.
Press and hold START/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second).
dryness level cycle signal
temperatures