Maytag 8182969 Using the Dispenser, Choosing the Right Detergent, Prewash detergent compartment

6.Select the desired Modifiers, such as Soil Level, Water Temp, Spin Speed and Cycle End Signal. Not all modifiers are available with all cycles and options. See “Modifiers.”

7.If desired, select the CYCLE END SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as it stops. Select LOUD, SOFT or OFF.

8.To begin the wash cycle immediately Select HOLD TO START.

■If you do not select HOLD TO START within 5 minutes of choosing a cycle, the washer automatically shuts off.

■When the wash cycle is complete, the CYCLE COMPLETE status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 5 minutes after the cycle is complete and the CYCLE COMPLETE light goes off. To power down the washer manually after the wash cycle is complete, select PAUSE/OFF once.

3.Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid a spill).

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Using the Dispenser

Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with four separate compartments for your laundry products—two are for detergent, one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric softener. Laundry products are diluted and dispensed automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle, making it unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle to add them.

It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in the dispensers when the wash cycle is complete.

Do not put laundry additives directly into the wash tub. Always use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.

To fill dispenser compartments

1.Pull out the dispenser drawer.

2.Add the desired laundry product to the proper compartment.

Dispenser

A. Prewash detergent compartment

B.Separator

C.Main Wash detergent compartment

D.Dispenser release lever

E. Chlorine bleach compartment F. Fabric softener compartment

Prewash detergent compartment

(Letter A in Dispenser Illustration)

Add detergent to this compartment when using the Prewash option or Auto Soak. Liquid or powdered detergent may be used in this compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed during Prewash if the Prewash option is selected or during the soak time if Auto Soak is selected.

■Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent, add ¹⁄₃ the recommended amount to the Prewash compartment and ²⁄₃ the recommended amount to the Main Wash compartment.

■Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

Main Wash detergent compartment

(Letter C in Dispenser Illustration)

Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment for your main wash cycle. The detergent separator must always be in place, either in the front or back position.

IMPORTANT: If you are using the Prewash or Soak option, powdered detergent must be used in the Main Wash compartment, since liquid detergents may seep out of the Main Wash compartment before the main wash begins.

■Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level. Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for load size.

■Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the Main Wash compartment along with the same type of detergent, liquid or powdered.

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