Maytag MVWB835DC Use & Care Guide - Page 9

USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. A dd laundry products • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry items if stains remain after washing because heat can set stains into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing. Helpful Tips: • For best performance, use HE liquid detergent when washing bulky items. • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using the Bedding cycle. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the basket prior to adding laundry. NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding laundry products. Always follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Load laundry into washer For best performance, load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Try mixing different sized items to reduce tangling. IMPORTANT: Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 9