Maytag MVWB850WB Use and Care Guide - Page 12

■■ Brush away lint and dirt. Treat spots and stains; stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results. ■■ Mend tears, loose hems, and seams. Sorting ■■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lintgivers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out. ■■ Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items. ■■ Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items). ■■ Separate bulky, nonabsorbent items such as comforters, pillows, and poly-filled jackets. Use the Bulky cycle for these items. ■■ Separate sheets, pillowcases, and light blankets or throws and use the Sheets cycle for these items. For best performance, drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall and do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle. ■■ When washing waterproof/water-resistant items such as plastic lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarps, jackets, or sleeping bags, select the lowest spin speed setting available for the cycle and washer model being used. Loading/Unloading ■■ For best performance, load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not load above the stainless steel portion of the basket. ■■ Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Washer Maintenance Procedure 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. NOTES: ■■ Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. ■■ The Estimated Time Remaining display will show approximately 1:02. 5. Press START/PAUSE. ■■ The cycle will begin and water will dispense in the washer for a moment and pause, then the lid will lock and the cycle will continue. ■■ Once the cleaning cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete. An estimated cycle time will appear on the display. ■■ After every 45 cycles, the Clean Washer Reminder status light glows. Light can be deactivated by running the Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ cycle or you can press the Reminder Reset button and start the Clean Washer Reminder cycle count over again. ■■ It is recommended that you allow the cleanout cycle to complete without interruptions. If necessary, the cleanout cycle may be cancelled by pressing the Power/Cancel button once. IMPORTANT: If the cleanout cycle is cancelled, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to ensure that all remaining washer cleaner or bleach is rinsed from the washer. Begin procedure 1. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Using the AFFRESH® washer cleaner (Recommended): Add one AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet to the washer basket. If using liquid chlorine bleach: Add 1 cup (250 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser. NOTE: Do not add any detergent or load to this cleaning cycle. Use of more than 1 cup (250 mL) of bleach will cause product damage over time. Always do the following to maintain washer freshness ■■ Use only HE detergent when washing a clothes load. ■■ Repeat the cleaning procedure monthly, using one AFFRESH® clean washer tablet or 1 cup (250 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach. ■■ If the procedure does not sufficiently improve washer freshness, evaluate your installation and usage conditions for other causes. Cleaning the exterior Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products. Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. 3. Close the lid. 4. Turn Cycle Control knob to Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ cycle. 12