MAYTAG MVWC565FW High Efficiency Top Load Washer User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Maytag

Table of Contents

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle
Button Descriptions
Adding Laundry Products
Online Ordering Information
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MAYTAG MVWC565FW High Efficiency Top Load Washer User Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.

NOTES:

Not all features and cycles are on all models, and control panel appearance may vary.
If your model has a touch interface, 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 fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
If your model has physical buttons, make sure to press the button firmly.
At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for the next cycle. However, if power to the washer is lost, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.

Step 1. Add HE Detergent

NOTE: See the “Adding Laundry Products” section for more information on adding HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach.

Step 2. Load Clothes

For best results, load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.

Step 3. Close Lid; then Select Cycle and Settings

Step 4. Press Start/Pause
Start/Pause Button

Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Recommended settings for best performance are shown in bold. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Items to Wash:| Cycle:| Temperature:|

Description:

---|---|---|---
Cottons, linens, and mixed-garment loads| Normal| Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold| Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-fabric loads. A high spin speed is the default for this cycle.

Button Descriptions

SOIL LEVEL

Select the setting most suitable for your load. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, select Heavy Soil Level for more wash time. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, select Light Soil Level for less wash time. A lighter soil- level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

WASH TEMP

Wash Temp 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, follow the garment label instructions using the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

NOTES

On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be cooler than your previous washer.
Even in a cold- or cool-water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. All rinses are cold.

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 online “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions.

RINSE OPTIONS

The following options may be added to most cycles. See online “Cycle Guide” for additional details.

Extra Rinse

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles.

Fabric Softener Added

This option must be set to “On” if using fabric softener.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.

NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid.

PROGRESS

The Progress lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from your previous washers.

Sensing

When the Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer will fill to an initial water level and begin sensing to determine the load size. The washer will then continue filling to the appropriate water level based on load size and proceed to Wash.

If the lid is opened or the Start/Pause button is pressed, the cycle will pause. Closing the lid and/or pressing the Start/Pause button will resume the cycle. If the cycle remains paused with the lid open for 10 minutes, the washer will pump out the water.

Wash

During the first stage of the sensing/wash cycle, water will partially fill the washer and begin to move the load. It is normal to have the sensing light on during this stage. You will hear the agitator rotate followed by a several second pause. This process will repeat for several minutes, allowing the entire load to become saturated. The lower water level combined with HE detergent at this stage allows for concentrated cleaning. It is normal for the load to be above the water line during this stage. At the beginning of the second stage, the washer will add water to the correct level based on the load size. You will hear the agitator increase speed during this stage of the wash cycle. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash cycle.

Rinse

Certain cycles use a spray rinse, which adds water to the tub while the basket spins. You may hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling.

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, the lid will unlock and this light will come on. For best results, promptly remove the load.

Lid Locked

The Lock feature allows for higher spin speeds. When lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When the light is off, the lid can be opened.

To open the lid after it has been locked, press 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. Press Start/Pause while the lid is closed to resume the cycle.

Adding Laundry Products

IMPORTANT: Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be lowsudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.

Adding HE detergent to basket:

Add a measured amount of HE detergent or single-dose laundry packets into the basket. If using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
Adding HE detergent

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use.

Adding liquid chlorine bleach:

Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236 mL). Do not use color- safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use.

Adding HE detergent to dispenser

Add a measured amount of HE liquid detergent into detergent tray. This tray holds 3 oz. (89 mL). Do not overfill tray- adding too much detergent may cause detergent to be dispensed into the washer too early. If adding HE powder detergent, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.

HELPFUL TIP: See “Washer Maintenance and Care,” located in your Owner’s Manual, for recommended method of cleaning washer dispenser trays.

Adding fabric softener to dispenser:

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into tray; always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size. Close dispenser drawer, then select Fabric Softener On option. Fabric Softener is added during rinse.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be selected to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle. Do not overfill or dilute. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

If Extra Rinse option is selected, fabric softener will be dispensed into the last rinse. It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the dispenser at the end of a cycle.

Online Ordering Information

For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with your machine.

For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.maytag.com/owners, or in Canada https://www.maytag.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.
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