Maytag bravos w10092824a User Manual

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Starting Your Washer
Your Maytag Washer is equipped with an “Auto Wake-up” 
feature. Press any button or open and close the washer lid, and 
the display will illuminate. The washer will automatically shut 
down if a cycle is not selected and started right away.
Your Maytag Washer will memorize and save all options 
and modifiers that have been changed during setting mode 
(exceptions apply to options for Super Wash, Rapid Wash, 
and Normal cycles. They will default back to factory default 
settings.)
Using the Proper Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of 
detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash 
system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing 
with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will 
likely result in washer errors, 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. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher 
will use less detergent based on load size.
1.  Place a load of sorted clothes into the washer. See “Laundry 
Tips.”
Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and 
 
small items. Items should move easily through the wash 
water.
Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading 
 
can cause poor cleaning. Items need to move easily 
through the wash water.
For best performance, load garments in loose heaps evenly 
 
around the basket wall. Do not load above the stainless 
steel portion of the basket as shown.
2.   Pour measured powdered or liquid HE detergent into the 
High Efficiency detergent dispenser. Always use the detergent 
dispenser, and do not put detergent directly onto clothes in the 
washer.
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NOTE: If you do not press Start/Pause within 5 minutes of pressing 
Power/Cancel, the washer automatically shuts off.
3.   Add color-safe bleach (powdered or liquid) to this dispenser, 
if needed. Be sure to match powdered color-safe bleach with 
powdered detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach with  
liquid detergent.
4.  Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid bleach 
dispenser, if needed. Bleach is diluted and automatically 
dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle.
Do not overfill. Do not dilute. Do not use more than 1 cup 
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.
Follow the garment and the chlorine bleach manufacturer’s 
 
directions for proper use.
To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not  
 
let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket.
At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be  
 
left in the dispenser. This is normal.
NOTE: Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.
5.  Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener 
dispenser, if desired.
If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select Fabric 
 
Softener from the options to assure proper dispensing.
Do not overfill. Do not dilute. The dispenser holds 3 oz  
 
(94 mL), or a capful of fabric softener.
 Fabric softener is dispensed in a deep rinse when the Fabric 
 
Softener option is selected. If Extra Rinse is selected, the 
fabric softener will be dispensed during the final rinse.
Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer. 
 
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.
 
At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left 
 
in the dispenser. This is normal.
NOTE:
 
 
Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
Use only HE detergent.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
before operating this appliance. 
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.  
 
  
 
QUICK START GUIDE
NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model.
OPERATING CONTROLS 
POWER/CANCEL - Press POWER/CANCEL to turn the 
washer on or off.
 Start - Press START/PAUSE to start your washer after a cycle has 
been selected. Be sure all desired Modifiers and Options 
have been selected. The lid must be closed for the washer 
to start.
 START/PAUSE - Press START/PAUSE to start your washer 
after a cycle has been selected. Be sure all desired Modifiers 
and Options have been selected. Press START/PAUSE once 
to unlock the lid and add a garment. Press START/PAUSE to 
complete the cycle from where it was stopped. The lid must 
be closed for the washer to start. Press POWER/CANCEL to 
stop the wash cycle. The washer will then drain and turn off. 
 Lid Lock - When the Lid Lock status light glows, the washer 
lid is locked. The lid must be closed for the washer to Start.
NOTE: You must wait until the Lid Lock Light turns off before 
the lid can be opened.
 
 
 
OPTIONS AND MODIFIERS 
You can change Options and Modifiers anytime 
before Start/Pause is pressed.
 Press POWER/CANCEL.
 Select Wash Cycle.
 Select desired OPTIONS and MODIFIERS.
 Press START/PAUSE or select DELAY START (on some 
models) to start wash at a later time.
 Changing cycles after pressing Start:
 Press POWER/CANCEL once to cancel the cycle. 
The washer will drain
 Select desired Wash Cycle.
 Select desired OPTIONS and MODIFIERS.
 Press START/PAUSE or select DELAY START (on some 
models) to start wash at a later time. Washer restarts at the 
beginning of the new cycle.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if your selection is unavailable.
 
DETERGENT USE 
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergents.
 Using regular detergent will likely result in 
wash errors, longer cycle times, and 
reduced rinsing performance.
 For more information, see “Using the Proper Detergent.”
You can place additional clothing in the wash 
when the “Add a Garment” status light is 
glowing without sacrificing wash 
performance, at which time, you can:
 Press START/PAUSE once. (Lid Lock light turns off, 
then open the lid.) 
 Add garments. (Close washer lid.)
 Press START/PAUSE to restart. 
 To unlock the lid after the Add a garment period, 
Press START/PAUSE once. Pressing POWER/CANCEL 
will cancel the wash cycle.
ADD A GARMENT, PAUSING, OR 
RESTARTING THE WASHER
STOPPING THE WASHER
You can stop the wash cycle and drain the tub by pressing 
the Power/Cancel button once.