Maytag MHWE251YG Use & Care Guide - Page 13

WASHER CARE (cont.) Cleaning the Inside of the Washer This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this special cycle. NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. Begin procedure 1. affresh® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended): a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer drum. c. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure. e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Press the START button to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below. 2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure: a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Open the dispenser drawer and add 2/3 cup (160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause product damage over time. c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure. e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Press the START button to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below. Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: 1. The Clean Washer cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in the washer. 2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed to step 3. a. If any items are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed, and the washer "Controls Lock" lights will remain lit. The door will unlock. Open washer and remove any garments from the washer drum. b. Press PAUSE/CANCEL or POWER/CANCEL to clear the "rL" code. c. Press START to restart the cycle. 3. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior. Cancellation of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: If the Clean Washer cycle is canceled by the user after it has been initiated, it may take up to 30 minutes for the washer to purge any affresh® Cleaner, chlorine bleach, or other chemistry from the wash system and to adequately rinse any remaining chemistry. The washer door will remain locked until the cancellation process has been completed. This assures no cleaning chemistry will be carried over to the next wash cycle and reduces the potential for damage to subsequent loads of laundry or to the machine itself. WASHER CARE (cont.) Clean Washer Cycle Cancellation Procedure: 1. Press the PAUSE/CANCEL or the POWER/CANCEL button on the washer two times. 2. Washer will begin to drain and rinse away the remaining cleaning chemistry. 3. The cycle will complete the cancellation process in approximately 30 minutes or less. 4. The washer then can be used to either repeat the Clean Washer cycle or to wash laundry using one of the regular wash cycles selected by the user. Cleaning the Outside of the Washer Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to help keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not use abrasive products. CLEANING THE DISPENSER You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser compartments. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops. 2. Press down on the release lever and pull straight out to remove the dispenser. 3. Remove the insert (the siphon from the softener and bleach compartments). 13