Maytag MHW8000AG, MHW8000AW Owner's Manual

Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE À CHARGEMENT FRONTAL

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Designed to use only HE High Efﬁciency detergents. Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un détergent haute efﬁcacité seulement.

Certiﬁed to Sanitize and to Reduce Allergens Homologué pour assainir et pour réduire la présence d’allergènes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WASHER SAFETY .................................................................................. 2

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................3

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ................................................. 4

USING THE OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER ................................7

CYCLE GUIDE..........................................................................................8

USING YOUR WASHER .................................................................... 10

WASHER MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 14

ABOUT DETERGENT CONCENTRATION ................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 18

WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 25

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. Back Cover

WASHER SAFETY

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................................. 26

ACCESSOIRES .................................................................................... 27

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ............ 28

UTILISATION DU TIROIR OPTIMAL DISPENSE......................... 31

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ............................................................. 32

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ........................................................34

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ..........................................................38

À PROPOS DE LA CONCENTRATION DU DÉTERGENT ...... 41

DÉPANNAGE ......................................................................................... 42

GARANTIE .............................................................................................. 51

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .................................Couverture arrière

ACCESSORIES

Customize your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Maytag accessories. For more information on options and ordering, contact your dealer, call us at 1-800-901-2042, or visit: www.maytag.com/accessories.

In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777, or visit: www.maytag.ca.

15" Pedestal

Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more comfortable working height. The large drawer provides convenient storage.

Worksurface

The worksurface bridges the washer and dryer, and provides a convenient working and storage area.

Stack Kit

If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on top of the washer.

Optimal Dispense Liquid HE Detergent Cartridge

If you frequently alternate between two different liquid HE detergents, you may also purchase an additional cartridge.

Single-Dose Liquid HE Detergent Cup

The cup provides a way to dispense a single dose of liquid detergent.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Model MHW8000A*

4 6

NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a

light touch of your ﬁnger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your ﬁnger tip, not your ﬁngernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

Optimal Dispense liquid HE detergent

cartridge Powdered HE detergent compartment

Liquid fabric softener

Chlorine bleach

POWER/CANCEL

Touch to turn the washer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use your Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. An LED will light up for the cycle selected.

NOTE: The Clean Washer LED will ﬂash when the washer has run 30 wash cycles as a reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle.

See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles. NOTE: For best results when using the Overnight Wash & Dry

cycle, use for loads weighing 2.5 pounds and less, such as a soccer uniform or a running tank and shorts.

START

Touch and hold until the light above START comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it. If you want to add a garment, you can touch START when the “Add a Garment” LED is on.

LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Cycle Time will be displayed. Factors such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packing garments, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to lengthen the cycle time, as well.

Touch the desired option 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.

Temperature

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.

Soil Level

Soil Level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. change the soil setting,

the cycle time will increase or decrease in

When you

the Estimated Cycle Time display. For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the cycle

you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, Soil Level setting delicate fabrics,

to select more wash time. For lightly soiled and use the Soil Level setting

to select less wash

use the

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. Some preset speeds can be changed.

Higher spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may increase wrinkling in your load.

Lower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave your load more damp.

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.

Cycle Status Lights

For details, see “Cycle Status Lights”.

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: Some cycles include this feature as a default.

See “Cycle Guide” for details.

Drum Light

Touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds to turn on the Drum Light.

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. You may still touch START to pause the cycle, or touch POWER/CANCEL to turn off the washer.

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.

Change detergent concentration setting if detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x concentration. See “About Detergent Concentration.”

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.

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.

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.

†

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.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

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 unlock brieﬂy before locking 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.

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.

USING THE OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER

1. Open the dispenser drawer.

2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the “Using

Your Washer” section.

3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is completely closed.

Adding HE detergent to dispenser

NOTES:

A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.

See “About Detergent Concentration” for information on detergent concentration.

To ensure you have enough detergent in the dispenser, the display will show the detergent level (Low or Reﬁll).

Optimal Dispense cartridge

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:

Push 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. It should click into position.

3. Slowly slide the dispenser drawer in until it is completely closed. The washer will automatically detect the dispenser cartridge.

NOTE:

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, soil level, and water hardness. The maximum capacity of up to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.

Use only High

Efﬁciency (HE)

detergent.

“MAX” line

Adding detergent for a single load

Powdered HE

detergent

Lift out the cartridge and set aside.

Powdered HE detergent

Place a measured amount of detergent in the powdered HE detergent compartment.

Powdered detergent:

Add directly to the compartment.

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 Hrs. option, use of the

dispenser cartridge is recommended, or powdered detergent may be used in the HE powdered detergent compartment.

Liquid HE detergent

If you frequently alternate between two different liquid HE detergents, you can purchase an additional Optimal Dispense cartridge.

See “Accessories” for ordering information.

compartment

Use only High Efﬁciency

(HE) detergent.

CYCLE GUIDE

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best ﬁt the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.

NOTES:

Not all cycles and options are available on all models

All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.

Not all temperatures or spin speeds are labeled on the control panel.

Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads

Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads

Lightly soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants and dresses

Sheer fabrics, lingerie, sweaters, and lightly soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and skirts

Normally soiled sheets, pillowcases, light blankets, or throws

No clothes in washer

* Steam for Stains option is only available when warm, hot or extra hot water temperature is selected.

Cycle:

Normal

Cold Wash

Wrinkle Control

Delicates

Bedding

Clean

Washer

with

affresh

Wash

Temperature:

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Cold

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Extra Hot

Hot Warm Cool**

Cold

Extra Hot

Hot Warm

Cool Cold

Spin

Speed:

Max Extract™

High Med

None

Max Extract™

High

Med

None

Max Extract™

High

Med

Low

None

Max Extract™

High

Med

Low

None

Max Extract™

High

Med Low

None

Soil

Level:

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Available

Options:

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Cycle Details:

This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efﬁciency.

This cycle uses a concentrated detergent solution along with cold water throughout the cycle to gently lift out stains and care for fabrics.

This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and medium-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling.

This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling.

The wash action of this cycle is designed to keep large items from tangling and balling up.

Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”

IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer affresh® cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for

each cycle.

Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about 3/4 full.

Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes

can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly.

NOTES:

Not all cycles and options are available on all models

All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.

Not all temperatures or spin speeds are labeled on the control panel.

Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

Wet load of clothes

Swimwear, items that need rinsing

Clothing, bedding and towels requiring sanitization

Sturdy garments and household items exposed to possible allergens

2–4 lightly soiled synthetic garments, athletic uniforms, or workout wear

Heavily soiled fabrics

* Steam for Stains option is only available when warm, hot or extra hot water temperature is selected.

Cycle:

Drain

& Spin

Drain

& Spin

with

Extra Rinse

†

Sanitize

††

Allergen

Overnight

Wash & Dry

Power Wash

Wash

Temperature:

N/A N/A

Cold

Extra Hot

Hot

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Spin

Speed:

Max Extract™

High Med

Low

None

Max Extract™

High Med

Low

None

Max Extract™

High Med

Low

None

Max Extract™

High Med

Max Extract™

High Med

Low

None

Soil

Level:

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Extra Heavy

Med

Light

Available

Options:

Fresh Hold®

Delay Hrs.

Fresh Hold®

Delay Hrs.

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Steam for Stains*

Fresh Hold®

Extra Rinse

Delay Hrs.

Cycle Details:

Use Drain & Spin to remove excess water from the load. Spin speed can be set to a lower setting.

Select Drain & Spin; then select Extra Rinse to add water. The cycle includes an extra-high-speed spin. For some fabrics, you may wish to set the spin speed to a lower setting.

The extra hot wash temperature ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items.

Uses more water to ﬂush out allergens such as dust mites and pet dander from normally-soiled items.

This short wash cycle has an extra-high-speed spin followed by intermittent tumbling and fan activation to circulate air through the clothes.

Use this cycle for extremely soiled garments and household items that need additional cleaning power. This cycle combines high-speed wash action, medium-speed spin, and a deep rinse to ﬂush excess dirt from the load.

Model: MHW8000A*

† Sanitize

This washer has a Sanitize Cycle that is certiﬁed by NSF International, an independent, third-party testing and certiﬁcation organization. The certiﬁcation veriﬁes that the Sanitize Cycle eliminates 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.

Use the Sanitize Cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This combines an extra-high water temperature to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper performance during this cycle.

Only the Sanitize Cycle selected has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, family-sized clothes washer.

†† Allergen

Allergen cycle certiﬁed by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certiﬁcation organization. The certiﬁcation veriﬁed that this cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0% and maintained the water temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the allergen cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance effectiveness.

USING YOUR WASHER

First wash cycle without laundry

Before washing clothes for the ﬁrst time, ﬁll the HE liquid dispenser cartridge and install in the dispenser drawer. Choose the NORMAL cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean and the dispenser drawer is ready for use before washing clothes.

2. Add laundry products

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.

IMPORTANT:

n Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can

plug pumps and may require a service call.

n Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove

non-washable trim and ornaments.

n Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during

washing.

n Turn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers from

lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

n Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat

can set stains into fabric.

n Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product

instructions. Improper usage may cause damage to your garments.

Single-dose laundry packet, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the drum prior to adding laundry.

NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer drum prior to adding laundry products. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Load laundry into washer

Place a load of sorted clothes loosely in the washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Close the washer door by pushing it ﬁrmly until latch clicks.

n Depending on load type and cycle, the washer can be fully

loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. See “Cycle Guide” for loading suggestions.

n Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. Load

evenly.

n Wash small items in mesh garment bags. For multiple items, use

more than one bag and ﬁll bags equally.

USING LAUNDRY PRODUCT DISPENSERS

NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, Oxi-type boosters,

color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals to dispensers. They will not dispense correctly.

4. Add HE detergent

6. Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser (if desired)

Optimal Dispense

cartridge

Select detergent dispenser, based on type of HE detergent used (either liquid or powdered). See “Using the Optimal Dispense Drawer” instructions on how to use the dispenser.

Single load

powdered

HE detergent

5. Add liquid fabric softener to

dispenser (if desired)

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into liquid fabric softener compartment. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.

Fabric softener is always dispensed in the last rinse, even if Extra Rinse is selected.

IMPORTANT: Do not overﬁll, dilute, or use more than 1/4 cup (60 mL) of fabric softener. Do not ﬁll past the MAX line. Overﬁlling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.

Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. They will not dispense correctly.

Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Do not overﬁll, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not guess.

Do not ﬁll beyond the “MAX” level. Overﬁlling could cause garment damage.

7. Touch POWER/CANCEL to turn on

washer

Slowly close the Optimal Dispense drawer. Make sure the drawer is closed completely, then touch POWER/CANCEL to turn on the washer or go to Step 8.

8. Select CYCLE*

Turn cycle knob to select your wash cycle. See “Cycle Guide” for details on cycle features.

9. Adjust settings, if desired*

10. Select any additional options*

To add an option to the cycle, touch its name – Fresh Hold, Steam for Stains, Extra Rinse, Cycle Signal, or Control Lock. To remove an option from the selected cycle, touch the option again.

11. Setting detergent concentration and

water hardness

The display will show the default settings for the selected cycle. To adjust a setting, touch its name – Temperature, Soil Level, or Spin Speed. Adjusting settings will change the Estimated Cycle Time. Tightly packing the load, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may also cause the washer to increase the cycle time.

You can 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. Touch – or + until the desired concentration appears on the

time display.

2. Touch WATER HARDNESS until the desired water hardness appears on the time display.

* Not all options and settings are available with all cycles. See “Cycle Guide”

for available options and settings.

12. Setting a delayed wash

If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may choose the Delay Hrs. option. This will delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours.

To set a delayed wash:

1. Touch SELECT DELAY HRS. to set the desired delay time.

2. Touch and hold START to start the delay countdown. The

countdown stops blinking.

13. Touch and hold START to begin

wash cycle

14. Remove garments promptly

after cycle is ﬁnished

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor and rusting of metal objects on garments. When unloading garments, pull back the door seal and check for small items between the tub and the washer drum.

If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, use the Fresh Hold® option. If the Fresh Hold® option is selected, the washer will automatically activate the fan and tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours. To turn off the Fresh Hold® option, touch POWER/CANCEL. To set the washer so that the Fresh Hold® option does not come on for future cycles, touch Fresh Hold.

NOTE:

The door will remain locked while the Fresh Hold® option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER/CANCEL.

A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers after the wash cycle is complete. This is normal.

This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses.

Touch and hold START to start the wash cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, touch START once, then touch and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, touch POWER/CANCEL.

Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock, unlock, and lock again. The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle.

Unlocking the door to add garments:

If you need to open the door to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you may do so while the “Add a Garment” light is lit.

Touch START once; the door will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes. Then close door and touch and hold START again to restart the cycle.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best

1. Always use High Efﬁciency (HE) detergents and follow the

HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2. Use warm or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3. Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between uses to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing residue.

Cleaning Your Front Loading Washer

Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Door Seal

1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from

the washer.

2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects.

3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down these areas of the seal using either of the following two procedures:

a. affresh® Grit Grabber™ Cloth Procedure: i. When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the rubber

door seal and clean the entire surface with the rough side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth.

b. Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of

liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm tap water.

ii. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using

a damp cloth. iii. Let stand 5 minutes. iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let

washer interior air dry with door open. IMPORTANT:

n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach. n Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for

proper use.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer

This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this special cycle.

NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process.

Begin procedure

1. affresh® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended for Best Performance):

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer

drum.

c. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the

dispenser drawer.

d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer

when following this procedure. e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean

Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing

or items. b. Open the dispenser drawer and add 1 cup (236 mL)

of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is

recommended above could cause washer damage over time.

c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the

washer when following this procedure. e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean

Washer Cycle Operation is described below. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle.

Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

1. The Clean Washer cycle will determine whether clothing

or other items are in the washer.

2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed

with the cycle.

a. If any items are detected in the washer, “R L” (remove

load) will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open washer

and remove any garments from the washer drum. b. Touch POWER/CANCEL to clear the “R L” code. c. Touch and hold START to restart the cycle. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow

for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

REMOVING THE DISPENSER

Cancellation of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

If the Clean Washer cycle is canceled by the user after it has been initiated, it may take up to 30 minutes for the washer to purge any affresh® Cleaner, chlorine bleach, or other chemistry from the wash system and to adequately rinse any remaining chemistry. The washer door will remain locked until the cancellation process has been completed. This ensures no cleaning chemistry will be carried over to the next wash cycle and reduces the potential for damage to subsequent loads of laundry or to the washer itself.

Clean Washer Cycle Cancellation Procedure:

1. Touch POWER/CANCEL on the washer once.

2. The washer will begin to drain and rinse away the remaining

cleaning chemistry.

3. The cycle will complete the cancellation process in approximately 30 minutes or less.

4. The washer then can be used to either repeat the Clean Washer cycle or to wash laundry using one of the regular wash cycles selected by the user.

Cleaning the Dispensers

After a period of using your washer, you may ﬁnd some residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue from the dispensers, remove the drawer and wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth and towel dry either before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe. Cleaning the Outside of the Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to help keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s ﬁnish, do not use abrasive products.

To remove:

1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.

2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to

remove the dispenser.

3. Lift off cover panel by pulling straight up.

CLEAN WASHER CYCLE REMINDER

The Clean Washer LED will ﬂash at the end of a wash cycle when the washer has run 30 wash cycles. This is a reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle.

If the Clean Washer cycle is not turned on, the LED will stop ﬂashing at the end of a wash cycle after running 3 more regular wash cycles. After 30 more wash cycles are completed, the Clean Washer LED will again ﬂash at the end of a wash cycle as a reminder.

To replace:

1. Slide cover panel back

onto posts on dispenser.

2. Align edges of dispenser with guides in washer, then slide dispenser back into slot.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

CLEANING OPTIMAL DISPENSE CARTRIDGE

It is recommended that you rinse out the Optimal Dispense cartridge when changing detergent types or concentrations, or when the washer will not be used for an extended period.

1. Pull dispenser out until it stops.

2. Lift out the Optimal Dispense cartridge.

3. Lift cover on cartridge and ﬂush interior thoroughly with warm

water.

4. Allow to air dry or wipe with a clean, soft towel. IMPORTANT: Cartridge is not dishwasher safe.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:

1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.

2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid ﬂooding due

to water pressure surges.

3. Clean the dispenser. See “Cleaning the Dispenser.”

WINTER STORAGE CARE

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer

where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and run washer on NORMAL cycle for about 2 minutes to mix antifreeze and remaining water.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of hose failure, replace inlet

hoses every ﬁve years and periodically inspect for kinks, cuts, wear or water leaks.

HELPFUL TIP: When replacing your inlet hoses, mark replacement date on label with a permanent marker.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.

3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from back of washer.

4. Unplug power cord.

5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum.

6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep

it from hanging onto the ground.

IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certiﬁed technician.

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