Maytag MTW5805TW - Manuel (Page 14)

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■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items. Items should
move easily through the wash water.
■ Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
3. (OPTIONAL) Add liquid chlorine bleach.
NOTE: Follow the garment and the chlorine bleach manufacturers’ directions for proper
use. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips,
holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later. To avoid
spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into
the washer basket. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use
more than the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a full load. Use less with a
smaller load size.
Styles 1 and 2: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)
■ Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser. Do not use this dispenser to add
powdered chlorine or color-safe bleach to your wash load. Pour measured liquid
chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach is immediately fed
into the washer and is diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.
■ Dispensers on Timed Bleach models automatically dispense bleach at the proper time
in the cycle for optimal performance, ensuring the cleanest and brightest loads.
Style 3: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)
■ Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
■ Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best cleaning and so that bleach can be
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load
to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load.
4. (OPTIONAL) Add liquid fabric softener.
NOTE: Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. Undiluted fabric softener
can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric softener with warm water. Using too much fabric
softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, do not
use it in every load, or use less of it in each load.
Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)
■ Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour measured liquid fabric softener
into the dispenser. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the
cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until
liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows.
Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)
■ In the final rinse only, add fabric softener that has been diluted with ¹⁄₂ to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) warm water.
5. Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
6. Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your wash load
and the type of fabric being washed.
■ You may change the load size or water level selection after the washer has started
filling by turning the selector to a different setting.
■ On models with a variable Load Size or Water Level control, you should turn the
knob to RESET, then to desired setting.
7. Select a Wash Temperature based on the type of fabric and soil being washed. Use the
warmest wash water safe for the fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (on some models) electronically senses and
maintains a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
■ Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into the washer to maintain a minimum
temperature of approximately 70ºF (21ºC).
Style 1 Style 2
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser
(on some models)
Dispenser for
Timed Bleach models
LI QU ID
C H L O R IN E B LEACH