Maytag 461970255072 manual Using the Dispenser, Choosing the Right Detergent

„ Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. Load evenly.

„ It is recommended that you wash small items such as infant socks in a mesh garment bag.

„ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the

front of the tub for small items.

2.

Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks. The washer door will

remain locked during the wash cycle.

NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be opened and then closed

before a new cycle can begin. The door can be opened only if START/PAUSE or POWER/

CANCEL is selected while the status indicator is in the Add Clothes area or if the cycle has

been canceled. See “To cancel a cycle” in Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers

section.

3.

Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the main wash detergent,

chlorine bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer slowly to avoid spills. See

“Using the Dispenser.”

4.

Turn on the washer by selecting POWER/CANCEL. Select one of the cycles by turning the

cycle selector. The indicator light for the selected cycle will illuminate. When selecting a

wash cycle, the preset Options, Wash Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level for the selected

cycle will illuminate. The display shows the estimated time remaining. The preset settings

provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See “Cycles.”

5.

Select the desired Options, such as Max ExtractTM, Extra Rinse, and Soak Time. Not all

options are available with all cycles. See “Options.”

6.

Select the desired Modifiers, such as Soil Level, Wash Temp, and Spin Speed. Not all

modifiers are available with all cycles and options. See “Modifiers.”

7.

If desired, select SIGNAL ON/OFF. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that

should be removed from the washer as soon as it stops.

8.

To begin the wash cycle immediately

Select START/PAUSE.

„ If you do not select START/PAUSE within 60 minutes of choosing a cycle, the washer

automatically shuts off.

„ When the wash cycle is complete, the status indicator shows Done, 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. To power down the washer

manually after the wash cycle is complete, select POWER/CANCEL once.