Maytag MHW6630HC Owners Manual - Page 10

Items to wash using default cycle settings: No clothes in washer Cycle: Clean Washer with affresh® Wash Temperature* N/A Spin Speed*** N/A Soil Level: N/A Options/ Modifiers: N/A *All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. **The Steam option is only available when a Warm, Very Warm, or Hot water temperature is selected. ***Spin speed varies by model. Cycle Details: Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See "Washer Care." IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." 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 non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all detergents labeled as High Efficiency are identical in formulation and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of suds. If you use one of these and see an "Sd" or "Sud" error code appear in the display, consider using a different HE detergent. Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. Do not go over the Max line on the dispenser. See "Using the Dispenser Drawer" or "Using the Optimal Dispense Drawer" for more information. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. About Detergent Concentration Today's liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the Optimal Dispense menu to match the level shown on the bottle. However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration, it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below to find the concentration. If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a higher concentration number. Concentration 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 8X Number of ounces ÷ number of loads 1.5-2.49 0.9-1.49 0.7-0.89 0.5-0.69 0.3-0.49 < 0.29 USING THE OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER (on some models) 1. Open the dispenser drawer. 2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4-6 in the "Using Your Washer" section. 3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is completely closed. NOTES: ■■A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. This is normal. ■■See "About Detergent Concentration" for information on detergent concentration. ■■To ensure you have enough detergent in the dispenser, the display will show the detergent level (Low and open lid). ■■To add single-dose and Oxi-type boosters, see the "Using Your Washer" section. 10