Maytag MHW6630MBK Owners Manual - Page 4

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 lowsudsing 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. Adding Laundry Products Adding HE detergent to basket: Single-dose laundry packets, Oxitype boosters, color-safe bleach, or scented crystals can be added to the drum prior to adding laundry. When using single-dose laundry packets, make sure that the bulk dispenser is disabled (on some models) or off. NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use. Adding liquid chlorine bleach to single-load dispenser: Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. IMPORTANT: � Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not guess. � Do not fill beyond the "MAX" line. Overfilling could cause garment damage. � Do not use thickened, easy-pour, or no-splash bleach when running the Clean Washer with affresh®† cycle, as excess suds may occur. � On some models: Do not add liquid chlorine bleach to the bulk dispenser. � Slowly close dispenser drawers. Make sure the drawers are closed completely (on some models). Adding liquid fabric softener to single-load dispenser: Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into liquid fabric softener compartment. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener, based on your load size. Disable the 1-Liter Load & Go™ dispenser if not used to dispense detergent (on some models). Fabric softener is always dispensed in the last rinse, even if Extra Rinse is selected. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than the manufacturer-recommended quantity of fabric softener. Do not fill past the "MAX" line. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer. � Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. � Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. They will not dispense correctly. � Do not use fabric softener sheets, as they can stain the load. Adding HE detergent to Optimal Dispense Drawer (on some models): This compartment holds up to 14.3 oz (424 ml) of liquid HE detergent allowing you to avoid having to refill detergent for each load. Also, this will use just the right amount of detergent required for a particular load/cycle. NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals to dispensers. They will not dispense correctly. The Optimal Dispense Drawer cannot be disabled. Adding HE detergent to Load & Go™ dispenser (on some models): Use only High Efficiency (HE) liquid detergents. The bulk dispensers will hold about 67.6 oz (2 L) or 33.8 oz (1 L) of liquid HE detergent, depending on dispenser, or enough for many loads of laundry. To fill bulk dispensers (on some models): Open the dispenser drawer by pulling on the handle at the base of the washer. If desired, the drawer can be completely removed from the washer. †affresh® is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. 4