Maytag MFW9700S Use and Care Guide - Page 11

WASHER USE NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model. Starting Your Washer WARNING First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual 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. Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 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 additives 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. For All Wash Cycles 1. 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. s The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. s Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. Load evenly. s It is recommended that you wash small items such as infant socks in a mesh garment bag. s When unloading garments, occasionally check under the rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items. 2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks. 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 PAUSE/OFF is selected while the ADD A GARMENT light is glowing or if the cycle has been canceled. See "To cancel a cycle." 3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry additives to the detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer slowly to avoid spills. See "Using the Dispenser." 4. Turn on the washer by selecting CONTROL ON. Select one of the cycles by turning the cycle selector. The indicator light for the selected cycle will glow. When selecting a wash cycle, the preset Options, Water Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level for the selected cycle will glow. The display shows the estimated time remaining. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See "Cycles." 5. Select the desired Options, such as Prewash, Auto Soak, Extra Rinse and Rinse Hold. Not all options are available with all cycles. See "Options." 11