Maytag W10254443A - Manuel (Page 5)

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Optimal Dispense Cartridge
Each dispenser cartridge holds up to 18.5 oz.
(550 ml) of liquid HE detergent, enough for up to
36 † loads, depending on cycle and detergent
concentration. The cartridge fits into compartment
B of the dispenser drawer for convenient loading.
n Change detergent concentration setting
if detergent used is different than factory
preset of 2x concentration.
n Change water hardness setting if desired
level is different than factory preset of Normal.
Powdered High Efficiency “HE” detergent
compartment
This compartment holds powdered HE detergent
for a single load.
Liquid fabric softener compartment
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric
softener at the optimum time in the cycle.
n Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
Liquid chlorine bleach compartment
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine
bleach at the optimum time during the first rinse
after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute
powdered bleach.
LCD CONTROLS
Use these buttons to select options displayed in the LCD
screen, and to navigate through options.
and BUTTONS
Button
Press the button to go back to the previous set
of options or settings.
Button
Many screens have more than 3 selections.
Press the button to show additional options or settings.
SELECTION BUTTONS
Use the three selection buttons to choose options or
settings displayed on the LCD screen.
STEAM FOR STAINS
The Steam for Stains option adds additional soak and
wash time to many cycles to help remove tough stains.
An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash
temperatures. Steam for Stains provides a Steam boost for
added cleaning power. See the “Cycle Guide” for cycles that
allow the Steam for Stains option.
FRESH HOLD ® option
While programming a cycle, press to activate the Fresh Hold ®
option. This will periodically tumble the load after the end of the
cycle for up to 16 hours while the integrated fan circulates air
through the washer to reduce humidity. With the washer on,
you may also activate the Fresh Hold ® option without running
a cycle by pressing and holding for 3 seconds, then pressing
START/PAUSE.
When to use Fresh Hold
® option:
n When you can’t remove the load from the washer right
away to help avoid musty odor build-up.
n Combined with the Small Load cycle, you can wash
and dry a small load of many common lightweight
items overnight to save time and energy.
NOTES:
n The door will lock while the Fresh Hold ® option is active.
Press the POWER/CANCEL button to stop the cycle and
unlock the door.
n Fresh Hold ® option is not available if the spin speed is
set to None.
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OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER
The Optimal Dispense drawer gives you the convenience of
automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach,
and fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time.
See “Using the Dispenser” for information on using the
dispenser drawer.
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Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creates
excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced
rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and,
over time, build-up of 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.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
† The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration,
load size, cycle used, and soil level. The maximum capacity of up to
36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.