Maytag MVWC215EW Use & Care Guide - Page 3

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer. Lid Lock To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened. Washer lid lock will remain unlocked until first spin. After a cycle is started, water will enter washer. If you need to open the lid to add a garment after lid has locked, you must press START/Pause and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock. Then add garment, close lid, and press START/Pause again to resume the cycle. NOTE: If the START/Pause button is held for more than 3 seconds, the cycle will cancel and the washer will drain. Sensing/Fill T his washer will perform a series of spins to check for load size and determine the correct water level for the load. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that sensing technology is determining if there is an off-balance load. Sounds At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and pauses that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak. IMPORTANT: ■■ After the washer basket fills to the desired water level, the lid must be closed before the wash cycle can start. If filling stops with the lid open, close lid, and press START button. If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically. 3