Maytag MVWC7ES, User Instructions, Page: 6 / 24

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4. Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser.
Fabric softener is added automatically
during the final rinse cycle. Turn the
Fabric Softener knob to the Softener
Added position.
Measure recommended amount of liquid fabric softener.
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Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip,
or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than
the recommended amount.
Always dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser
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with warm water until reaching the Max Fill Line arrows.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
5. Close the washer lid. Washer will not operate with lid open.
BEFORE STARTING THE WASHER:
Add all items and laundry products to the washer before pulling
the Cycle Control knob out to achieve full water and energy
savings. Opening the lid will reduce or eliminate water savings.
IMPORTANT: When washing any article of clothing, always
follow fabric care labels and manufacturer’s directions.
1.
Measure detergent and add to the bottom of the washer. If
desired, add oxi or color-safe bleach products to the bottom
of the washer as well.
2. Loosely add sorted load of clothes to wash basket.
Load evenly to maintain washer balance.
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Mix large and small items.
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Use garment bags for smaller items.
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Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading can
cause poor cleaning, poor distribution of laundry products,
and an unbalanced wash load.
3. Add only liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser. Bleach
is immediately added into the washer and is diluted
automatically during the wash cycle.
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or
color-safe bleach to your load.
WASHER USE
Using a cup with
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a pouring spout, measure amount of
bleach. Do not allow bleach to spill, splash, drip, or run
into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the
recommended amount.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.
Damage may appear several washings later as rips, tears, holes,
and color loss.
STARTING YOUR WASHER