Maytag MHWE450WW Washer User Manual


 
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Main wash compartment
(Letter B in Dispenser Illustration)
Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this compartme
nt for your wash cycle. The detergent
type selector (A) must always be in the correct position for the detergent type used. Slide the
detergent type selector to the correct position.
IMPORTANT:
Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the Main Wash compartment
along with the same type of liquid or powdered detergent.
Use the detergent and color-safe bleach manufacturer’s recommended amount for
load size.
If you are using the Delay Wash option, powdered laundry products should be used
in the main wash compartment because liquid products may seep out of the
compartment before the main wash begins.
Liquid detergent:
LIQUI
SO
A
B
Selector in position for liquid detergent
A.Detergent type selector
Powdered detergent:
LIQUI
SO
A
B
Selector in position for powdered detergent
A.Detergent type selector
Chlorine bleach compartment
(Letter D in Dispenser Illustration)
Add no more than
2
/3 cup (160 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach
will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the best time during the first rinse after the
wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not
guess. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use.
Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level. Overfilling could cause garment damage.
Fabric softener compartment
(Letter E in Dispenser Illustration)
Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser, if desired.
NOTES:
Pour only liquid fabric softener into the dispenser.
Do not overfill. The dispenser holds
1
/4 cup (60 mL).
The fabric softener is dispensed in the rinse cycle. If Extra Rinse is selected,
the fabric softener will be dispensed during
the Extra Rinse.
Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer. Dispensing balls will not
operate correctly with this washer.
Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.
At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left in the dispenser.
This is normal.
Pausing or Restarting
1. To pause the washer at any time, select START/PAUSE.
2. To continue the cycle, select START/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second).
Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers
Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all cycles. Cycles, Options, and Modifiers
can be changed anytime before START/PAUSE is selected.
Options and Modifiers can be c
hanged anytime after START/PAUSE is selected and before
the start of the selected Option or Modifier.
To cancel a cycle and begin a new cycle
1. Select PO
WER/CANCEL twice.
2. Select desired cycle.
3. Select the desired OPTIONS.
4. Select S
TART/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer at the beginning
of the new cycle.
To cancel a cycle
1. Select PO
WER/CANCEL once.
2. T
he washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be removed.
NOTE: If the
water level or the temperature is too high, the washer will drain automatically
before the door unlocks.