Maytag MHW8100DC - Manuel (Page 5)

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OPTIMAL DISPENSE – DETERGENT
CONCENTRATION AND WATER HARDNESS
Touch – or + to set detergent concentration from 2x to 6x.
Touch WATER HARDNESS to set water hardness level (normal,
hard, or soft). (See “About Detergent Concentration” section.)
IMPORTANT: When using the dispenser cartridge with
concentrated liquid detergent, be sure to change the detergent
concentration settings in the control if the detergent used is
different than factory preset of 2x concentration.
OPTIONS
Touch to activate additional wash options or additional features
on the washer. Not all options are available on all models.
Select Delay Hrs.
Touch this option to delay the start of the wash cycle by up
to 12 hours.
Fresh Hold
® Option
The Fresh Hold ® option will periodically tumble the load
after the end of the cycle for up to 12 hours while the
integrated fan circulates air through the washer to reduce
humidity. To turn on the Fresh Hold ® option, touch Fresh
Hold. If, however, the Fresh Hold ® option is turned on, it
will stay on for all future cycles until turned back off – the
washer remembers the last on/off status set. To turn off
the Fresh Hold ® option, touch Fresh Hold.
You may also activate the Fresh Hold ® option without
running a cycle by touching and holding POWER/
CANCEL for one second, then touching and holding
Fresh Hold ® option for 3 seconds, then touching and
holding START for 3 seconds.
To turn off the Fresh Hold
® option when it is running, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
NOTE: The door will lock while the Fresh Hold
® option
is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
Steam for Stains
The Steam for Stains option adds additional soak and wash
time to many cycles to help remove tough stains, as well
as a steam boost for added cleaning power. An integrated
heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. See
the “Cycle Guide” for cycles that allow the Steam for Stains
option.
Extra Rinse
Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles.
NOTE: Extra Rinse can also be used to turn on the Drum
Light. Simply touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds.
Cycle Signal
Use this option to turn on or off the signal that sounds
at end of cycle.
To turn off the tones that sound when a setting is
touched:
Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about 3 seconds.
Repeat to turn them on.
Control Lock
Touch and hold for 3 seconds to lock the controls
to avoid unwanted changes or operation. Touch and hold
3 seconds again to unlock. For each second CONTROL
LOCK is held down, the display will count down one
second: you will see “3,” then “2,” then “1.” You may still
touch START to pause the cycle, or touch POWER/
CANCEL to turn off the washer.
ADDITIONAL OPTION
Drum Light
Touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds to turn on
the Drum Light.
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of
a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may
notice sounds or pauses that are different from
traditional washers.
Low Detergent
This will light if there is enough detergent in the
Optimal Dispense cartridge for only a few more
cycles.
Refill Detergent
This will light if there is no detergent in the
Optimal Dispense cartridge.
Door Locked
Door Locked will light to indicate that the door
is locked and cannot be opened without first
pausing or canceling the cycle.
Sensing
When START is touched and held, the washer will first perform
a self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing light will
come on. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn,
and the door will click again as it unlocks briefly. The door will
click one more time when it locks again.
Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will
begin tumbling and adding water. This sensing process will
continue throughout the cycle. You may also hear water flowing
through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
After the load size is sensed, the estimated time based on load
size will be displayed. The actual cycle time may be lengthened;
however, the display will continue to show the estimated time.
The sensing light will blink once a second at various times
during the cycle, such as when the washer is reducing extra
suds.
Add a Garment
When Add a Garment is lit, you may pause the washer, open
the door, and add items. Touch and hold START to start the
washer again.
Steaming
This will light to show that the cycle is using steam for added
cleaning power.
Done
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the
load promptly for best results.
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