Maytag MHW6000XW Owners Manual - Page 12

Cycle Status Lights + - temp level soil level spin speed Steam model shown The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. Door Locked Door Locked will light to indicate that the door is locked and cannot be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle. Sensing When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door will unlock briefly before locking again. Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will begin tumbling and adding water. This sensing process will continue until the correct amount of water has been added for the load. You may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load. The displayed time may change as the washer goes through the sensing process. This is normal. Add a Garment When Add a Garment is lit, you may pause the washer, open the door, and add items. Sanitized Sanitized will light on cycles with a Sanitize setting once the load has been washed at the proper temperature for the necessary time to meet NSF Sanitization requirements. Delay The Delay indicator will light if a Delay Start has been set. Once the programmed delay has ended, the indicator will turn off and the cycle will begin. Wash This is the main portion of the wash cycle. You will see the washer tumble the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected cycle and soil level along with your load size. Rinse You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. If used, liquid chlorine bleach is added in the first rinse. Fabric Softener is added in the last rinse. Spin The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. Steam (on some models) This will light to show that the cycle is using a Steam boost for added cleaning power. Done Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. Fresh Hold™ The Fresh Hold™ indicator will light when the Fresh Hold™ option is active. During this time, the washer will occasionally tumble the load while a fan circulates fresh air through the washer. 12