Maytag® Top Loading Washing Machine Quick Start Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.

1. Step 1. ADD HE DETERGENT

   Designed to use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents.

   NOTE: See ADDING LAUNDRY PRODUCTS (below) for more information on adding HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach.

2. Step 2. LOAD CLOTHES

   For best results, load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.

3. Step 3. PRESS POWER TO TURN ON THE WASHER

   Press the Power button to turn the washer on.

4. Step 4. SELECT THE DESIRED CYCLE FOR YOUR LOAD*

   Turn the Cycle Knob to select the desired cycle such as Normal, Bulky Items, Delicates, Quick Wash, Towels, Whites, Colors, Casuals, Drain & Spin, or Water Faucet.

5. Step 5. ADJUST CYCLE SETTINGS AND SELECT ADDITIONAL OPTIONS*

   Use the Temperature knob to select the desired water temperature (Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Warm, or Hot). Use the Soil & Rinse knob to choose the soil level and number of rinses. Select Extra Power for enhanced cleaning performance. Use the Deep Fill knob to adjust water levels.

6. Step 6. PRESS AND HOLD START/PAUSE TO BEGIN CYCLE

   Press and hold the Start/Pause button for 1 second to begin the cycle.

   NOTE: Start button must be held for 1 second to start cycle.

   *Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

• 1. POWER: Press to turn on/off or to stop/cancel a cycle.
• 2. CYCLE KNOB: Turn knob to select desired cycle.
• 3. START/PAUSE: Press and Hold Start/Pause button for 1 second to begin cycle. Press during a cycle to pause cycle and unlock lid. NOTE: If machine is spinning it may take longer to unlock lid.
• 4. CYCLE MODIFIERS: (Not all modifiers are available on all cycles)
• TEMPERATURE: Turn knob to modify the cycle's available temperatures (Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Warm, or Hot).
• DEEP FILL: Use the Deep Fill knob to determine how much water you want to add to your wash cycle. Set it to Auto for the machine to automatically determine the optimal water level. Set it to Max for the maximum allowable water level for that cycle. Higher water levels can be used to reduce the likelihood of white residue on dark clothing.
• SOIL & RINSE: Use this knob to choose the soil level as well as the number of rinses desired. If using fabric softener, make sure to use the two topmost settings which add an Extra Rinse to the cycle.
• EXTRA POWER: Turn the Extra Power knob to On for a boost in cleaning performance on any wash cycle. NOTE: The Extra Power option will increase the duration of the cycle.

MORE WATER WHEN YOU WANT IT

AUTO SENSING AND DEEP FILL

• When you select Deep Fill-Auto, or Deep Fill-Auto + Extra Rinse, the washer will adjust the water level to the optimal amount for a High Efficiency wash of the detected load size.
• Select Deep Fill-Med, Max or Deep Fill-Max + Extra Rinse to automatically add more water to your wash cycle.
• It is recommended to use Bulky Items cycle with Deep Fill-Max option for loads where maximum water level is desired.
• Expect longer cycle times due to extended fill duration when using the Deep Fill options besides Auto.

CLEANING WITH LESS WATER

The washer has been designed and optimized to provide a thorough cleaning using less water to conserve energy and resources.

As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not indicate that more items should be added.

IMPORTANT: You will not see a full basket of water as with older, less efficient washing machines. It is normal for some of the load to be above the water line.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CYCLE

A cycle guide for your washer can be found online at www.maytag.com. The document will help identify which cycle to choose for various load types as well as the default cycle options. For example, we recommend using the Normal cycle with Warm water for cottons, linens and mixed-garment loads.

PRE-TREATING AND SOAKING

Turn the cycle knob to Water Faucet and press and hold the Start Button to turn on, press the Pause button or Power button to turn off.

• Faucet will automatically shut off after 10 minutes or when max water level is reached.
• Water will automatically drain if water level becomes too high.
• Water will also drain after 10 minutes if the lid is left open or 3 hours if the lid is left closed.

ADDING LAUNDRY PRODUCTS

IMPORTANT: Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.

ADDING HE DETERGENT TO BASKET

Add a measured amount of HE detergent or single-dose laundry packets into the basket. If using oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use.

ADDING LIQUID CHLORINE BLEACH

Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

ADDING LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER

If you desire to use liquid fabric softener with this washer, Maytag suggests using the Downy Ball® dispenser. Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into the Downy Ball® dispenser, pull the ring tightly to seal it, and place on top of load. Follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size. The Downy Ball® dispenser will automatically release the fabric softener at the correct time in the cycle. For questions on using the Downy Ball® dispenser visit www.downy.com.

NOTE: When using fabric softener, always use the Soil & Rinse knob to select a setting with '+Extra Rinse.' This will ensure that no fabric softener remains on clothing after the cycle is finished.

ADDING LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER MANUALLY

IMPORTANT: Select the Fabric Softener option on the control panel before starting a cycle. During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the Start/Pause button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Close the lid, press and hold the Start/Pause button to resume the cycle.

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