Maytag MVWX500XL Owners Manual - Page 8

8. Select cycle modifiers 10. Select Start/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle will be lit. Press the cycle modifiers buttons to change the Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your garments. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is added to save energy. This may be cooler than your hot water heater setting. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water may be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool - brights/darks Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Cold Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light up. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle. If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out. Delay in water fill Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to filling. This is normal operation. WASHER MAINTENANCE 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. 9. Select cycle options CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Pull tray out until you feel resistance. 2. Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out. 3. Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent. 4. Rinse with warm water. 5. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot. Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. These can be turned off, if desired. NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles. 8 IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe.