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Starting Your Washer

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to starting your washer. Periodic references to other sections of this
manual provide more detailed information.
Your Maytag Washer is equipped with an “Auto Wake-up” feature. Press any button
or open and close the washer lid, and the display will illuminate. The washer will
automatically shut down if a cycle is not selected and started right away.
Your Maytag Washer will memorize and save all options and modiers that have been
changed during setting mode (exceptions apply to options for Super Wash, Rapid Wash,
and Normal cycles. They will default back to factory default settings.)

Using the Proper Detergent

Use only High Efciency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked
“HE” or “High Efciency.” 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. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use
less detergent based on load size.

WASHER USE

NOTE: Your washer model may vary from the model shown.