Maytag MHW8000AG Use & Care Guide - Page 5

5 OPTIMAL DISPENSE - DETERGENT CONCENTRATION AND WATER HARDNESS Touch - or + to set detergent concentration from 2x to 6x. Touch WATER HARDNESS to set water hardness level (normal, hard, or soft). (See "About Detergent Concentration" section.) IMPORTANT: When using the dispenser cartridge with concentrated liquid detergent, be sure to change the detergent concentration settings in the control if the detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x concentration. 6 Cycle Status Lights For details, see "Cycle Status Lights". 7 OPTIONS Touch to activate additional wash options or additional features on the washer. Not all options are available on all models. A Select Delay Hrs. Touch this option to delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours. B Fresh Hold® Option The Fresh Hold® option will periodically tumble the load after the end of the cycle for up to 12 hours while the integrated fan circulates air through the washer to reduce humidity. To turn on the Fresh Hold® option, touch Fresh Hold. If, however, the Fresh Hold® option is turned on, it will stay on for all future cycles until turned back off - the washer remembers the last on/off status set. To turn off the Fresh Hold® option, touch Fresh Hold. You may also activate the Fresh Hold® option without running a cycle by touching and holding POWER/ CANCEL for one second, then touching and holding Fresh Hold® option for 3 seconds, then touching and holding START for 3 seconds. To turn off the Fresh Hold® option when it is running, touch POWER/CANCEL. NOTE: The door will lock while the Fresh Hold® option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER/CANCEL. C Steam for Stains The Steam for Stains option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to help remove tough stains, as well as a steam boost for added cleaning power. An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. See the "Cycle Guide" for cycles that allow the Steam for Stains option. D Extra Rinse Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles. NOTE: Some cycles include this feature as a default. See "Cycle Guide" for details. Drum Light Touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds to turn on the Drum Light. E Cycle Signal Use this option to turn on or off the signal that sounds at end of cycle. To turn off the tones that sound when a setting is touched: Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about 3 seconds. Repeat to turn them on. F Control Lock Touch and hold for 3 seconds to lock the controls to avoid unwanted changes or operation. Touch and hold 3 seconds again to unlock. You may still touch START to pause the cycle, or touch POWER/CANCEL to turn off the washer. 8 OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER The Optimal Dispense drawer gives you the convenience of automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time. See "Using the Dispenser" for information on using the dispenser drawer. A Optimal Dispense Cartridge Each dispenser cartridge holds up to 18.5 oz. (550 ml) of liquid HE detergent, enough for up to 36† loads, depending on cycle and detergent concentration. The cartridge fits into compartment (B) of the dispenser drawer for convenient loading. n C hange detergent concentration setting if detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x concentration. See "About Detergent Concentration." n C hange water hardness setting if desired level is different than factory preset of Normal. B Powdered High Efficiency "HE" detergent compartment This compartment holds powdered HE detergent for a single load. C Liquid fabric softener compartment Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric softener at the optimum time in the cycle. n Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. D Liquid chlorine bleach compartment Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at the optimum time during the first rinse after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach. 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 are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They hold soil in suspension so it is not re-deposited onto clean clothes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. † The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration, load size, cycle used, soil level and water hardness. The maximum capacity of up to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent. 5