Maytag FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER W10254495A - Manuel (Page 5)

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LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS BUTTONS
When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and
the Estimated Time Remaining will be displayed. Factors
such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure
may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packing,
unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer
to adjust the cycle time, as well.
Use the buttons along the bottom of the display to adjust
settings. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each
cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.
Temp Level
The recommended wash temperature is preset for each
cycle. You may also select a wash temperature based
on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best
results, use the warmest wash water safe for your
fabric, following the garment label instructions. All wash
temperatures feature a cold rinse, except Warm*, which
has a warm wash and a warm rinse.
Soil Level
Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. As you
press the Soil Level button, the cycle time will increase or
decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display.
For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the
cycle you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy
fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time. For
lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to
select less wash time. Lower soil level settings will help
reduce tangling and wrinkling.
Spin Speed
This washer automatically selects the spin speed based
on the cycle selected. Preset speeds can be changed.
• Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may
increase wrinkling in your load.
• Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave
your load more damp.
Cycle Status Lights
The indicator bar along the right side of the display will
let you know what stage of the wash cycle is in process,
as well as when the door is locked or if you can still add
an item. For more information on each stage, see “Cycle
Status Lights”.
OPTION BUTTONS
Use these buttons to activate additional wash options
or additional features on the washer. Not all options are
available on all models or all cycles. See the “Cycle Guide”
for information on which cycles include which options.
Extra Rinse
Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles.
NOTE: Some cycles include this feature as a default. See
“Cycle Guide” for details.
Oxi Boost (on some models)
Turn this option on when using Oxi boost products in the
dispenser to ensure they are dispensed at the optimal
time in the cycle.
Max Extract™ (on some models)
Max Extract™ uses an extended high-speed spin to
remove additional water during the spin. This helps reduce
drying times.
Stain Clean (on some models)
The Stain Clean option adds additional soak and wash
time to many cycles to help remove tough stains.
An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash
temperatures.
Cycle Signal
Use this option to adjust volume of the signal that sounds
at end of cycle.
NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when a
button is pressed. Press and hold the Cycle Signal button
for about one second to turn button sounds on or off.
Control Lock
Press and hold for 3 seconds to lock the controls to
avoid unwanted changes or operation. Press and
hold 3 seconds again to unlock. The indicator will light
to show when controls are locked. You may still press
START/PAUSE to pause the cycle, or press the POWER/
CANCEL button to turn the washer off.
DRUM LIGHT (Steam models only)
Steam models feature an LED drum light. Press and hold
Steam for Stains to turn the LED drum light on or off. The
light will also turn on when the door is open, and turn off
automatically after about 5 minutes.
STEAM FOR STAINS (Steam models only)
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 includes a Steam boost for
added cleaning power. See the “Cycle Guide” for cycles that
allow the Steam for Stains option.
FRESH HOLD ® OPTION
With the washer on, 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. You
may also activate the Fresh Hold ® option without running a
cycle by pressing and holding for 3 seconds, then pressing
START/PAUSE.
NOTES:
• The door will lock while the Fresh Hold ® option is active.
Press the POWER/CANCEL button to stop the cycle and
unlock the door.
• Fresh Hold ® is not available if the spin speed is set to
No Spin.
DISPENSER DRAWER
The dispenser drawer gives you the convenience of
automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach,
and liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the proper
time. Steam models also feature an Oxi /color-safe bleach
compartment. See “Using the Dispenser” for information on
using the dispenser drawer.
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High Efficiency “HE” detergent compartment
This compartment holds liquid or powdered HE
detergent for your main wash cycle.
For models without an Oxi dispenser compartment,
liquid or powdered color-safe bleach or Oxi
booster product may be added to the HE detergent
compartment along with the same type of detergent,
liquid or powdered.
Liquid fabric softener compartment
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric
softener at the optimal time in the cycle.
NOTE: Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
Liquid chlorine bleach compartment
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine
bleach at the optimal time during the first rinse after the
wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered
bleach.
Oxi Boost compartment (Steam models only)
This compartment holds measured liquid or powdered
Oxi booster product and dispenses it at the proper time
in the cycle. See the “Cycle Guide” for cycles that offer
the Oxi Boost option.
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