Maytag MVWX500BW Use & Care Guide - Page 7

USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Sort and prepare your laundry Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 2. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to garments during washing. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using the Bulky cycle. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type booster, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the basket prior to adding laundry. NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding laundry products. Always follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Load laundry into washer For best performance, load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Try mixing different sized garments to reduce tangling. IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. 7