Maytag MHWE300VW Use and Care Guide - Page 16

To change Options or Modifiers after the cycle has started 1. Select START/PAUSE once. 2. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS. 3. Select START/PAUSE (for approximately To drain the washer manually 1. Select START/PAUSE once. 2. Select DRAIN/SPIN. 1 second) to continue the cycle. 3. Select START/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second) to begin the drain. 4. When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be removed from the washer. This indicator shows which portion of the cycle the washer is operating and the estimated time remaining. It also indicates when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked. estimated time remaining sensing estimated time n delay add wash clothes rinse spin done Adding items This washer allows an 8-rninute period in which other garrnents rnay be added to the load. You can add items to the washer if the status indicator shows Add Clothes. To add items 1. Select START/PAUSE once. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added. 2. To continue the cycle, dose the door and select START/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second). 3. To unlock the door after the Add Clothes period, press POWER/CANCEl. twice. This will cancel the Wash Cycle. Cycle done The cycle done indicator stays on for 60 rninutes, until the door of the washer is opened, or the Power/Cancel button is pressed. Locking controls The Control I_ock avoids unintended use of the washer. You can also use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. When Control I.ock light is [it during a cycle, all buttons are disabled except for the Control I.ock, Power/Cancel, and Start/Pause buttons. To lock the controls Select and hold CONTROl. lOCK button for 3 seconds. Q cnotrol lock hold 3 seconds The CONTROL LOCI< status light illuminates. To unlock the controls Select and hold CONTROl. I.OCK for 3 seconds until the Control I.ock status light turns off. Door Locked When the status light illurninates, the door is locked. Estimated time remaining The cycle time varies automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. The SUDs routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your clothes. During the unbalance routine the time displayed may pause until this activity is complete, then resume with the cycle. These routines may add up to a half-hour to the default cycle time. Cycles can be selected by turning the Cycle control knob to the desired cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. normal, casual delicate dut whitest whites quickwash sanitary drain & spil rinse a spin lean washer withaff_h _loorlocked press pause to unlock Each cycle has a preset Soil I_evel (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed, and may have preset options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. The preset settings can be changed anytime before START is pressed. Not all options and modifiers are available with all cycles. (To change settings after the cycle has started, press PAUSE once, then select the desired settings. Press START again to continue the cycle.) Whitest Whites This cycle is especially designed for cleaning loads of soiled white fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot washing temperatures assure optimal bleach activity. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry. This cycle combines high-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and fast-speed spin to shorten drying time. Heavy Duty Use this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and extra high speed spin to shorten drying times. If the water temperature is lower than needed for this cycle, the heater will warm the water to the optimum temperature. Normal/Casual Use this cycle to wash norrnally soiled cottons and linens. This cycle cornbines rnediurnspeed tumbling and high-speed spin. 15