Maytag MVWC215EW Use & Care Guide - Page 5

7 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. SENSING/FILL Once you close the lid and start a cycle, the washer will begin filling with the initial amount of water. This will take approximately 2-3 minutes and the lid will be unlocked at this time. Then the lid must be closed. If the lid is open when the water stops entering the washer, the cycle will not continue until the lid has been closed and the START/Pause button is pressed. If the cycle has not been continued within 10 minutes of the water filling the washer, the washer will pump out the water. If the lid is closed, it will then lock and the sensing process begins and additional water will be added, if required. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. WASH You will hear the motor and agitator moving the load. During the first stage of the sensing/wash cycle, water will partially fill the washer and then begin to move the load. It is normal to have the sensing light on during this stage. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a several second pause. This process will repeat for several minutes, allowing the entire load to become saturated. The lower water level combined with HE detergent at this stage allows for concentrated cleaning. Concentrated cleaning delivers the detergent directly to the soils. It is normal for the load to be above the water line during this stage. At the beginning of the second stage, the washer will add water to the correct level based on the load size. You will hear the agitator move quicker during this stage of the wash cycle. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash cycle. RINSE You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. For cycles that use the Extra Rinse option, you will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washers rinses and moves the load. SPIN The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. LID LOCKED 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. If you need to open the lid, press START/Pause. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. 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. 5