Maytag MHW8100DC - Manuel (Page 6)

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER
The Optimal Dispense 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. See
“Using the Dispenser” for information on using the dispenser
drawer.
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. See “About
Detergent 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.
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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.
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† The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration, load
size, cycle used, soil level and water hardness. The maximum capacity of up
to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.
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 non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent will likely
result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may
also result in component failure and, over time, buildup of mold or
mildew. HE detergents are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to
produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They
hold soil in suspension so it is not re-deposited onto clean clothes.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of
detergent to use.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
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Optimal Dispense liquid HE detergent
cartridge
Powdered HE detergent compartment
Liquid fabric softener
Chlorine bleach
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