Maytag MAH2400AWW Owners Manual - Page 4

Operating Instructions IMPORTANT • Before washing clothes for the first time, a complete cycle must be run without a load. This will remove any water remaining in the washer from the manufacturer's test run. Load the Clothes Washer • The tub can be loaded completely full with dry, unfolded clothes. However, DO NOT pack the tub tightly. • Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause excess wear and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. • Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery and other lingerie in the "Delicates" or "Handwash" cycle with similar lightweight items. • When washing smaller, bulky items that do not fill the tub completely such as a rug, one pillow, stuffed toys or one or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for improved tumbling and spin performance. • When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important to avoid overloading the washer to assure good cleaning results. • To add a forgotten item in the Normal, Colors, Heavy Duty or Quick Wash cycles, press Start/Pause, wait for the Door Lock light to go out, add the item, close the door and press Start/Pause. After a pause of one to two minutes, the cycle will resume. • Close door carefully to avoid slamming. Note • To ensure that your additional items get clean, do not wait more than five minutes after the cycle has started to add the items. Start the Washer 1. Press any pad or turn the cycle selector dial. 2. Load the washer loosely - DO NOT overload. 3. Close the door. 4. Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (see pages 7-8). 5. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load, (see pages 4-6). 6. Press the Start/Pause pad. 7. The Wash indicator light will illuminate. 8. The estimated cycle time will appear in the display. The time may fluctuate to better indicate the wash time remaining in the cycle. Notes • When the cycle is complete, the Door Lock light will go out and "End" will appear in the display after one to two minutes. • DO NOT attempt to open the door until the Door Lock light is off. To add a forgotten item, see Load The Clothes Washer section. • When the washer is restarted after a pause, there will be a pause of up to 15 seconds before the cycle will continue. • Pressing Power Off cancels the cycle and stops the washer. • The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicator lights will illuminate during those portions of the cycle. Water Use The amount of water used will vary with each load. The washer will automatically provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient cleaning performance and conservation of water and energy. Fill time will vary depending on water pressure. 3