Maytag MHW8100DW Manual Do Proprietário

The Optimal Dispense drawer gives you the convenience of 

automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and 

liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time. See 

“Using the Dispenser” for information on using the dispenser 

drawer. 

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 fits into 

compartment (B) of the dispenser drawer for convenient 

loading. 

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Change detergent concentration setting  

if detergent used is different than factory 

preset of 2x concentration. See “About 

Detergent Concentration.”

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Change water hardness setting if  

desired level is different than factory  

preset of Normal.

This compartment holds powdered HE detergent  

for a single load.
Liquid fabric softener compartment

Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric softener at 

the optimum time in the cycle.

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Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at 

the optimum time during the first rinse after the wash cycle. 

This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach. 

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The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration, load 

size, cycle used, soil level and water hardness. The maximum capacity of up 

to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked 

“HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creates excessive 

sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent will likely 

result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may 

also result in component failure and, over time, buildup of mold or 

mildew. HE detergents are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to 

produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They 

hold soil in suspension so it is not re-deposited onto clean clothes. 

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of 

detergent to use. 

Optimal Dispense liquid HE detergent 

cartridge 
Powdered HE detergent compartment

 Liquid fabric softener

Chlorine bleach