Maytag MVWB855DC1, MVWB755DW1 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Top-Loading High Efficiency Low-Water Washer
Laveuse haute efficacité à faible consommation
d’eau avec chargement par le dessus
W10607442B
W10607443B-SP
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Designed to use only
HE High Efficiency detergents.
Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un
détergent haute efficacité seulement.
Table of Contents
Table des matières
WASHER SAFETY .................................................................. 2
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? ........................................ 4
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ................................... 5
CYCLE GUIDE ..........................................................................7
USING YOUR WASHER ........................................................ 9
WASHER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 12
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 14
WARRANTY ............................................................................19
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................... BACK COVER
WASHER SAFETY
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE .............................................. 20
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? ......................21
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET
CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..........................................................22
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ...............................................25
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ..........................................27
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................ 30
DÉPANNAGE .......................................................................... 32
GARANTIE ............................................................................... 38
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ....COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style
washer
The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water
washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed.
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin
the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the
load. This may take several minutes before water is added. You will
find a step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights” section.
Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water, this is part
of the sensing process and is normal. This low-water wash method
uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style
washer.
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 regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced
rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce
the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent
to use and do not go over the Max line on the dispenser. See
“Using Laundry Product Dispensers” for more information.
For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose
heaps evenly around the washplate.
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not
indicate that more items should be added.
IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water as
with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some of the
load to be above the water line.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
Improved Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than
diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer
delivers the detergent directly to the soils. This low water wash also
allows the clothing to move in a more effective way to remove soils.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and
noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For
example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the
cycle as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different
kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate moves the
load and as basket is slowing down to stop. And sometimes, you
may hear nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water
level for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
STEAM MODEL
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NON-STEAM MODEL
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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 until the desired
section is illuminated.
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POWER
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Touch to turn the washer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a
cycle at any time.
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WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions.
ESTIMATED CYCLE TIME
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The Estimated Cycle Time display shows the time required for
the cycle to complete. Factors such as load size and water
pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Overloading,
unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to
adjust the cycle time, as well.
DELAY START
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Use “+” and “–” to delay the start of the wash cycle by up to
12 hours. To turn off Delay Start, use “+” and “–” to set the
delay time to “0,” or touch POWER.
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START/PAUSE BUTTON
Touch and hold START/PAUSE button for up to 3 seconds or
until the washer starts to begin the selected cycle; touch again
to pause a cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes
to unlock the lid.
CYCLE MODIFIERS
The following options may be added to most cycles.
TEMPERATURE
Wash temperature senses and maintains uniform water
temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric
and soils being washed. For best results and following the
garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe
for your fabric.
• On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be
cooler than your previous washer.
• Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water
may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum
temperature.
SOIL LEVEL
Select the most suitable setting for your load. For heavily
soiled items, select Extra Heavy Soil Level for more wash
time. For lightly soiled items, select Extra Light Soil Level
for less wash time.
Lighter soil level setting will help reduce tangling and
wrinkling.
SPIN SPEED
Select the most suitable setting for your load.
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CYCLE OPTIONS
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The following options may be added to most cycles.
OXI
This washer is designed to dispense laundry boosters such
as oxygenated stain treaters and color-safe bleach at the
right time in the cycle for best cleaning performance. Do not
use laundry boosters and chlorine bleach in the same cycle.
EXTRA RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse
to most cycles.
NOTE: If you want to Drain and Spin only, select the Rinse &
Spin cycle; then touch to turn off the Extra Rinse option.
DEEP CLEAN w/Steam (depending on model)
This 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. Deep Clean w/Steam
uses a heater within the washer to maintain the selected
temperature setting throughout the wash period. Deep Clean
w/Steam may be selected as an option with other cycles.
DEEP CLEAN (depending on model)
This option provides enhanced cleaning action for tough
stains. It will add additional agitation and soak time to the
cycle.
AUDIO LEVEL
Use this option to adjust volume of the signal that sounds at
the end of cycle and key pad sounds. Touch once for low, a
second time for off, and a third time to loop back to high. A
higher signal is helpful in removing items as soon as cycle is
complete. Default setting is high.
CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
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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.
SENSING
When the START/Pause button is touched, the washer will
first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will
hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will
unlock briefly before locking again.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use
short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing
spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the
load and you may hear the hum of these spins. If the sensing
light is on, then washer is working properly. You will hear the
motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the
load. The washer will then move the load briefly, pause to
allow water to soak in to the load, and resume adding water.
This process may repeat until the correct amount of water
has been added for the load. You may also hear water flowing
through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
NOTE: Avoid opening lid during sensing. The sensing
process will start over when the washer is restarted. The
sensing light may also come on during the Wash portion of
the cycle. This is normal.
WASH
You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load.
Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with
water. Low water cleaning means concentrated cleaning.
Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style
washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the
soils. The motor sounds may change at different stages
in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected
soil level.
RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the
washer rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener will be
added if the Timed Dispensers Fabric Softener option was
selected.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper
water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin
speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid
will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. This light
indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened.
If you need to open the lid, touch START/Pause.
The lid will unlock once the washer movement
has stopped. This may take several minutes if
the load was spinning at high speed. Touch
and hold START/PAUSE button again for up
to 3 seconds to restart the cycle.
Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process
will start over when the washer is restarted.
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