Maytag MHW6000AW Use & Care Guide - Page 12

USING YOUR WASHER 12. Touch and hold START to begin wash cycle 13. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished Touch and hold START to start the wash cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, touch START once, then touch and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, touch POWER/CANCEL. Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock, unlock, and lock again. The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle. Unlocking the door to add garments: If you need to open the door to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you may do so while the "Add a Garment" light is lit. Touch START once; the door will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes. Then close door and touch and hold START again to restart the cycle. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor and rusting of metal objects on garments. When unloading garments, pull back the door seal and check for small items between the tub and the washer drum. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, use the Fresh Hold® or Fresh Spin™ option (depending on model). If selected, the Fresh Hold® option will activate the fan OR and tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours. The Fresh Spin™ option will tumble the load periodically for up to 6 hours. To turn off the Fresh Hold® or Fresh Spin™ option, touch POWER/CANCEL. To set the washer so that the Fresh Hold®/ Fresh Spin™ option does not come on for future cycles, touch Fresh Hold® or Fresh Spin™ option. NOTE: n The door will remain locked while the Fresh Hold®/Fresh Spin™ option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER/CANCEL. n A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers after the wash cycle is complete. This is normal. n This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses. 12