ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...........................Couverture arrière
WASHER SAFETY
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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.
Stack Kit
If space is at a premium,
the stack kit allows the dryer
to be installed on top of
the washer.
Worksurface
The worksurface bridges
the washer and dryer, and
provides a convenient working
and storage area.
Optimal Dispense Liquid HE Detergent Cartridge
If you frequently alternate between two
different liquid HE detergents, you may
also purchase an additional cartridge.
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power
cancel
start
pause
press and
hold to start
press and hold
for 3 seconds
steam for stains
fresh hold
whites
heavy duty
delicate
rinse/drain
& spin
small
load
with
clean
washer
bedding
wrinkle control
allergen
normal
+
-
temp levelsoil levelspin speed
optimal
dispense
learn
more
drum
light
sound &
display
control
lock
handwash
specialty
cycles
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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2
3
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D
4
6
5
C
A
A Optimal Dispense liquid
HE detergent cartridge
B Powdered HE detergent compartment
C Liquid fabric softener
D Chlorine bleach
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POWER/CANCEL
Press to turn the washer on and off.
Press to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
NOTE: When the washer is turned on for the rst time after
being plugged in or after a power outage, please allow
approximately one minute for the washer display to start up.
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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.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
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START/PAUSE
Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle
is in process to pause it.
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COLOR LCD DISPLAY SCREEN
This screen will display current options and settings, cycle
information, and estimated time remaining. You can also
use the navigation buttons below and on either side of the
screen to access helpful laundry and troubleshooting tips.
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OPTIONS AND FEATURES
Optimal Dispense
This button is used to adjust the dispenser settings,
including adjustments for detergent concentration and
water hardness level.
IMPORTANT: When using the dispenser cartridge with
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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.
B
Learn More
Press to get more information on a setting or option, or to
access the built-in troubleshooting feature. Press LEARN
MORE again to return to the previous screen.
Drum Light
Press to turn the Drum Light on or off. The drum light
will also turn on when the door is opened, and turn off
automatically after 5 minutes.
Sound & Display
The SOUND & DISPLAY button allows you to adjust the
LCD display settings, including brightness and other
preferences. Under SOUND & DISPLAY, you can access
the following functions:
Cycle Signal
Adjusts the volume of the End of Cycle signal, or turns
it off.
Button Sound
Adjusts the volume of the button sounds, or turns
them off.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Language
Displays information in English, French, or Spanish.
Control Lock
Allows you to disable all controls except the power button
to avoid unauthorized use or changes to running cycles.
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optimal
dispense
LCD CONTROLS
Use these buttons to select options displayed in the LCD
screen, and to navigate through options.
and BUTTONS
Button
Press the
button to go back to the previous set
of options or settings.
Button
Many screens have more than 3 selections.
Press the
button to show additional options
or settings.
SELECTION BUTTONS
Use the three selection buttons to choose options or
settings displayed on the LCD screen.
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STEAM FOR STAINS
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 provides a Steam boost for
added cleaning power. See the “Cycle Guide” for cycles that
allow the Steam for Stains option.
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FRESH HOLD
®
While programming a cycle, 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. With the washer on,
you may also activate the Fresh Hold
®
option without running
a cycle by pressing and holding for 3 seconds, then pressing
START/PAUSE.
When to use Fresh Hold®:
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When you can’t remove the load from the washer right
away to help avoid musty odor build-up.
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Combined with the Small Load cycle, you can wash
and dry a small load of many common lightweight
items overnight to save time and energy.
NOTES:
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The door will lock while the Fresh Hold® option is active.
Press the POWER/CANCEL button to stop the cycle and
unlock the door.
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Fresh Hold® is not available if the spin speed is set to None.
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OPTIMAL DISPENSE DRAWER
The Optimal Dispense drawer gives you the convenience of
automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach,
and fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time.
See “Using the Dispenser” for information on using the
dispenser drawer.
Optimal Dispense Cartridge
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Each dispenser cartridge holds up to 18.5 oz. (550
ml) of liquid HE detergent, enough for up to 36
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loads,
depending on cycle and detergent concentration. The
cartridge ts 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.
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Change water hardness setting if desired
level is different than factory preset of Normal.
Powdered High Efciency “HE” detergent
B
compartment
This compartment holds powdered HE detergent
for a single load.
Liquid fabric softener compartment
C
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric
softener at the optimum time in the cycle.
Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
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Liquid chlorine bleach compartment
D
Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine
bleach at the optimum time during the rst rinse
after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute
powdered bleach.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” 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 failure and,
over time, build-up of 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.
Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.
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The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration,
load size, cycle used, and soil level. The maximum capacity of up to
36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.
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ON-SCREEN OPTIONS AND SETTINGS
Many of the settings and options for each cycle are included in
the on-screen display, and can be selected or adjusted once you
have selected the wash cycle with the cycle knob.
NOTE: Not all options or settings are available with all cycles,
and some may not be used together.
SPIN SPEED
This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the
cycle selected. Preset speeds can be changed.
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DELAY START
Delay the start of the wash cycle up to 16 hours.
PRETREAT
To adjust settings, use the selection button beneath the desired
option. If the screen shows the multiple page symbol
press the
or button to display additional options.
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Prewash Use Prewash with loads of heavily soiled items. Prewash will
Autosoak Autosoak is helpful in removing small spots of set-in stains
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.
add additional time to the main cycle.
from fabrics. It tumbles the load briey for even distribution,
then provides an extended cold or warm water soak with
minimal drum movement to help loosen tough stains.
Then press the or button until the desired setting for that
option is in the center of the display and press the center
selection button to select.
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, except
Warm/Warm, which has a warm wash and a warm rinse.
SOIL LEVEL
Soil level is preset for each wash cycle. For most loads, use the
soil level that is preset with the cycle you have chosen.
Press the
setting. Different Soil Level settings may increase or decrease the
cycle time shown in the Estimated Time Remaining display.
or button to adjust the Soil Level to the desired
RINSE
Normal Standard rinse is default on most cycles. See the “Cycle
Guide” for available Wash/Rinse temperature options.
Extra Provides an extra rinse to thoroughly ush out bleach or
allergens. Extra rinse is default on the Whites cycle and
some Specialty Cycles. It can be added to most other
cycles by selecting the Extra option.
Ultra Ultra provides two additional rinses to a cycle. Ultra may
be selected for all cycles located around the dial with the
exception of Drain & Spin and Clean Washer. It may also be
added to the Stuffed Animals and Pillows Specialty Cycles.
MAX EXTRACT
Max Extract
remove additional water during the spin. This helps
reduce drying times.
™
™
uses an extended high-speed spin to
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SPECIALTY CYCLES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Specialty cycles are designed for a specic purpose, such as
washing pillows or comforters. To select a specialty cycle, turn
the Wash Cycle knob to Specialty, then select the desired cycle
from the display screen using the selection buttons.
Powerspray uses a special spray nozzle just inside the door.
This spray nozzle adds water to the load at the beginning of
the cycle as well as at different times during the cycle.
When using the Optimal Dispense cartridge, the Powerspray
nozzle is used to add water and detergent to the load. If you
are using the single-dose detergent compartment, water and
detergent are added through the regular water inlets; the
Powerspray nozzle is not used.
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CYCLE GUIDE — STANDARD CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display.
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Items to wash
using default
cycle settings:
Normally soiled cottons, Normal Hot/Cold ExtraHigh Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse This cycle combines medium-speed
linens, sheets, and Warm/Warm High Heavy Steam for Stains tumbling and an extra high-speed
mixed garment loads Warm/ColdMedium NormalMax Extract
Cool/Cold None Light Pretreat provide the most energy efciency.
Cold/Cold Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Sturdy colorfast Heavy
fabrics and heavily Duty Hot/ColdHigh HeavySteam for Stains extra high-speed nal spin help
soiled garments, Warm/Warm Medium Normal Max Extract provide optimal cleaning and
towels, and jeans Warm/Cold Low Light Pretreat reduce drying times.
Cool/Cold Extra Low Fresh Hold
Cold/Cold None Delay Start
Heavily soiled white Whites
fabrics and garments Hot/ColdHigh Heavy Steam for Stains liquid chlorine bleach action.
Warm/Warm Medium NormalMax Extract An Extra Rinse helps remove
Warm/Cold Low Light Pretreat any bleach residue in clothes.
Cool/Cold Extra Low Fresh Hold Ultra and Normal rinse settings
Cold/Cold None Delay Start are also available as options.
Heavily soiled Power Wash
durable fabrics, Hot/ColdHigh Heavy Steam for Stainsto help remove tough stains.
overalls, coveralls, Warm/Warm Medium Normal Max Extract Steam for Stains is automatically
sweatshirts, pants, and Warm/Cold Low Light Pretreat added for extra cleaning power.
outdoor garments None Fresh Hold Delay Start
Lightly-soiled shirts, Wrinkle Hot/Cold Medium Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse This cycle combines low-speed
blouses, trousers, Control Warm/Cold Low Heavy Steam for Stains tumbling and low-speed spin
pants and dresses Cool/Cold Extra Low Normal Max Extract for gentle fabric care and reduced
Cold/Cold None Light Pretreat wrinkling.
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Blankets, comforters Bedding Sanitize
Hot/Cold Medium Heavy Steam for Stains saturate the load, followed by
Warm/Warm Low Normal Pretreat medium wash speeds and a
Warm/Cold Extra Low Light Fresh Hold medium-speed spin to maintain
Cool/Cold None Delay Start load balance.
Cold/Cold
Sturdy garments and Allergen
household items Hot/ColdHigh Heavy Steam for Stains allergens such as dust mites
exposed to possible Medium Normal Max Extract and pet dander from
allergens Light Pretreat normally-soiled items.
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Sheer fabrics, Delicate Warm/Warm Extra High Normal Extra / Ultra Rinse This cycle combines low-speed
lingerie, sweaters, Warm/Cold High Light Fresh Hold tumbling and low-speed spin
and silks Cool/Cold Medium Delay Start for gentle fabric care and reduced
Cold/Cold Low wrinkling.
Extra Low
None
Cycle:
Wash/Rinse
Temperature:
Steam Sanitize†/Cold
Steam Sanitize†/Cold
Steam Sanitize†/Cold
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Steam Sanitize†/Cold
Spin
Speed:
Extra High Extra HeavyExtra / Ultra RinseHigh-speed tumbling and an
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse Hot wash temperatures ensure
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse Features an extended wash time
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/Cold High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse Uses an initial soak to completely
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse Uses more water to ush out
Soil
Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
™
spin. This cycle is designed to
®
Model: MHW9000**
† Sanitize
Cycles certied by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certication organization are those with
the sanitize temperature selection available. The certication veried that these cycles reduce 99.9% of bacteria typically
found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.
Only cycles with sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol
P172 for Sanitizing Effectiveness.
†† Allergen
Allergen cycle certied by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certication organization.
The certication veried 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.
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CYCLE GUIDE — SPECIAL-PURPOSE CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display.
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Items to wash
using default
cycle settings:
Small loads of items Handwash Warm/Warm Extra High Normal Extra / Ultra Rinse Similar to the way garments are
labeled “handwash”: Warm/Cold High Light Fresh Hold hand-washed in a sink, this cycle
undergarments, Cool/Cold Medium Delay Start combines periods of low-speed
bras, silks Cold/Cold Low tumbling and soaking. NOTE: Use
Extra Low mesh garment bags as needed.
None
Small loads of 3 - 4 Small Load Hot/Cold Extra High Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse For small loads (3-4 items) needed
lightly soiled garments Warm/Cold High Normal Fresh Hold quickly. This cycle combines
Cool/Cold Medium Light Delay Start high-speed tumbling, a shortened
Cold/Cold Low wash time, and an extra high-speed
Extra Low spin for reduced drying times.
Swimwear, items Rinse/Drain, Warm/Warm Extra High N/A Extra / Ultra Rinse The default cycle is Rinse, Drain, &
that need rinsing only & Spin Warm/Cold High Fresh Hold Spin. This cycle adds water, then
Cool/Cold Medium uses high-speed tumbling and an
Cold/Cold Low extra high-speed spin. For some
Extra Low fabrics, you may wish to set the
None spin speed to a lower setting.
Wet load of clothes Rinse/Drain, N/A Extra High N/A Fresh Hold Select “None” for rinses. Use this
& Spin High cycle to spin excess water out of a
Medium load. This cycle drains the water
Low and spins at an extra high speed.
Extra Low Spin speed can be set to
None a lower setting.
No clothes in washer Clean Washer N/A N/A N/A N/A Make sure no clothes are in washer.
with affresh
the interior of the washer.
Shower Curtains Specialty Varies by cycle. See the Specialty Cycle section Specialty Cycles provide custom
Pillows Cycles of this guide. cycles for tackling common
Kitchen Towels household cleaning tasks. Refer to
Stuffed Animals the on-screen description for the
Pet Bedding individual cycles for additional
Bath Mats details and available settings.
Drapes NOTE: To maintain a balanced load,
Rugs it may be necessary to add a few
Tablecloths items with certain loads.
Cycle:
Wash/Rinse
Temperature:
®
Use monthly with affresh® to clean
Spin
Speed:
Soil
Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle. For cycles without a load size
recommendation, follow on-screen instructions or see the Cycle Details in the Cycle Guide.
Small load: To maintain a balanced load, ll 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.
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USING YOUR WASHER
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” 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 failure and,
over time, build-up of 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.
Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.
First wash cycle without laundry
Before washing clothes for the rst time, ll the HE liquid
dispenser cartridge and install in the dispenser drawer. Choose
the SMALL LOAD 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.
1.Sort and prepare your laundry
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.
2.Load laundry into washer
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.
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Open the washer door. If desired, add Oxi product or color-safe
bleach to the drum before loading clothes. 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 rmly until the 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 ll bags equally.
Using the Optimal Dispense Drawer
To use the dispenser drawer:
1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Add laundry products as described in steps 3–6.
3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is
completely closed.
NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers
from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.
3.Add HE detergent to dispenser
Optimal Dispense cartridge
Tab
Use only HE High Efciency
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:
Pull back on the tab and lift the ll
door. Fill to the “MAX” line with
HE liquid detergent. Close ll 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.
3. Slowly slide the dispenser drawer in until it is completely
closed. The washer will automatically detect the
dispenser cartridge once you start the washer.
4. 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. Press OPTIMAL DISPENSE.
2. Select the desired detergent concentration and water
hardness settings using the LCD control buttons.
NOTE:
n
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, and soil level. The maximum capacity of up to
36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.
†
.
Use only High
Efciency (HE)
detergent.
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:
• Do not use liquid detergents in the single-load
compartment; liquid detergents may seep out of the
detergent compartment before the main wash begins.
• If you are using the Delay Wash 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 may purchase an additional
Optimal Dispense cartridge.
See “Accessories” for ordering information.
compartment
Use only High Efciency
(HE) detergent.
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power
cancel
whites
heavy duty
delicate
rinse/drain
& spin
small
load
with
clean
washer
bedding
wrinkle control
allergen
normal
handwash
specialty
cycles
4.Add fabric softener to dispenser
(if desired)
Liquid fabric
softener
compartment
6. Add Oxi or color safe bleach
(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 overll, dilute, or use more than 1/4 cup
(60 mL) of fabric softener. Do not ll past the MAX line.
Overlling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately
dispense into washer.
Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.
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Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this
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washer. They will not dispense correctly.
5.Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser (if desired)
Oxi-type boosters or color-safe bleach can be added to the
drum prior to adding laundry.
7.Press POWER to turn on washer
Slowly close the Optimal Dispense drawer. Make sure the
drawer is closed completely, then press POWER to turn on
the washer.
8.Select CYCLE
Liquid chlorine
bleach
compartment
Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (160 mL).
Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi in the same cycle with
liquid chlorine bleach.
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Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup
with a pour spout; do not guess.
n
Do not ll beyond the “MAX” level. Overlling could cause
garment damage.
Do not add color-safe bleach or oxi-product to this dispenser.
n
Add Oxi product or color-safe bleach to the drum before
loading clothes.
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Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. The cycle name
and options will appear in the display.
See “Cycle Guide” for details on cycle features, or press LEARN
MORE. Not all options and settings are available on all cycles.
When selecting Specialty Cycles, refer to the LCD display for
additional options and settings. For more information on using
Specialty Cycles, press LEARN MORE on your washer.
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