Maytag MHW9000YG Use & Care Guide - Page 5

6 LCD CONTROLS Use these buttons to select options displayed in the LCD screen, and to navigate through options. and BUTTONS Button Press the button to go back to the previous set of options or settings. Button Many screens have more than 3 selections. Press the button to show additional options or settings. SELECTION BUTTONS Use the three selection buttons to choose options or settings displayed on the LCD screen. 7 STEAM FOR STAINS The Steam for Stains option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to help remove tough stains. An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. Steam for Stains provides a Steam boost for added cleaning power. See the "Cycle Guide" for cycles that allow the Steam for Stains option. 8 FRESH HOLD® While programming a cycle, press to activate the Fresh Hold® option. This will periodically tumble the load after the end of the cycle for up to 16 hours while the integrated fan circulates air through the washer to reduce humidity. With the washer on, you may also activate the Fresh Hold® option without running a cycle by pressing and holding for 3 seconds, then pressing START/PAUSE. When to use Fresh Hold®: n When you can't remove the load from the washer right away to help avoid musty odor build-up. n Combined with the Small Load cycle, you can wash and dry a small load of many common lightweight items overnight to save time and energy. NOTES: n The door will lock while the Fresh Hold® option is active. Press the POWER/CANCEL button to stop the cycle and unlock the door. n Fresh Hold® is not available if the spin speed is set to None. 9 OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER The Optimal Dispense drawer gives you the convenience of automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time. See "Using the Dispenser" for information on using the dispenser drawer. A Optimal Dispense Cartridge Each dispenser cartridge holds up to 18.5 oz. (550 ml) of liquid HE detergent, enough for up to 36† loads, depending on cycle and detergent concentration. The cartridge fits into compartment B of the dispenser drawer for convenient loading. n Change detergent concentration setting if detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x concentration. optimal dispense n Change water hardness setting if desired level is different than factory preset of Normal. B Powdered High Efficiency "HE" detergent compartment This compartment holds powdered HE detergent for a single load. C Liquid fabric softener compartment Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric softener at the optimum time in the cycle. n Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. D Liquid chlorine bleach compartment Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at the optimum time during the first rinse after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach. 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 regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and, over time, build-up of 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 High Efficiency (HE) detergent. † The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration, load size, cycle used, and soil level. The maximum capacity of up to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent. 5