Maytag W10254443A - Manuel (Page 8)

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USING THE OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER
Powdered detergent:
Add directly to the
compartment.
Place a measured amount of detergent
in the powdered HE detergent
compartment.
Use only High Efficiency
(HE) detergent.
Optimal Dispense cartridge Adding detergent for a single load
IMPORTANT:
n Do not use liquid detergents in the single-load
compartment; liquid detergents may seep out of the
detergent compartment before the main wash begins.
n A single dose of liquid detergent can be added to the
Single-Dose Liquid HE Detergent Cup, which you can
purchase (see “Accessories” section).
n Do not add single-dose laundry packet to dispenser
drawer.
n If you are using the Delay Wash option, use of the
dispenser cartridge is recommended, or powdered
detergent may be used in the HE powdered detergent
compartment.
Powdered HE
detergent
compartment
To use the dispenser drawer:
1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6.
Tab
Use only HE High Efficiency
liquid detergents. The dispenser
cartridge will hold about 18.5 oz.
(550 ml) of HE liquid detergent,
or enough for up to 36 loads † .
To Fill:
Pull back on the tab and
lift the fill door. Fill to the
“MAX” line (see illustration
at right) with HE liquid
detergent. Close fill door.
It will click into place.
To Install the
Dispenser Cartridge:
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.
2. Insert the dispenser cartridge completely in detergent
compartment as shown.
3. Slowly slide the dispenser drawer in until it is completely
closed. The washer will automatically detect the
dispenser cartridge once you start the washer.
4. Adjust the detergent concentration and water hardness
settings, if needed. Default settings are 2x detergent
concentration and normal water hardness. If the
detergent concentration is not listed on the package,
see “About Detergent Concentration” to calculate the
concentration.
To Adjust Dispenser Settings:
1. Press OPTIMAL DISPENSE.
2. Select the desired detergent concentration and water
hardness settings using the LCD control buttons.
NOTE:
n The dispenser cartridge should be rinsed out when
changing detergents or when the washer will not be used
for extended periods. For instructions on cleaning the
dispenser cartridge, see “Washer Maintenance”.
† 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.
Use only High
Efficiency (HE)
detergent.
Powdered HE detergent
Lift out the cartridge and set aside.
Liquid HE detergent
If you frequently alternate between two different
liquid HE detergents, you may purchase an additional
Optimal Dispense cartridge.
See “Accessories” for ordering information.
3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is
completely closed.
NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers
from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.
“MAX” line