Maytag MVWC400XW Owners Manual - Page 3

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Cleaning with Less Water Washplate Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load size-no water level selector is needed. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the clothes will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not indicate that more clothes should be added. IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water as with your past agitator-style washer. 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 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. When loading the washer with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. This may take several minutes before water is added. You will find a step-by-step description in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style washer. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for your load or allows time for clothes to soak. 3