Changing Cycles And Options; Status Lights - Maytag 2000 Series Use & Care Manual

Changing Cycles and Options

Not all Options are available with all Cycles.
Cycles and Options can be changed anytime before START/PAUSE
is pressed.
To cancel a cycle
1. Press POWER/CANCEL.
2. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be
removed.
NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is too high, the washer
will drain automatically before the door unlocks.
To change Options after the cycle has started
1. Press START/PAUSE once.
2. Press the desired OPTIONS. If the option is not available,
the machine will beep.
3. Press and hold START/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second)
to continue the cycle.
NOTE: Press and hold FRESH SPIN™ option button (approx.
1 second) to add periodic tumbling. See "Options" for complete
cycle description. The light will glow when selected and will
remain flashing for up to 6 hours or until the washer is stopped by
either pressing POWER/CANCEL or opening the door.
To drain the washer manually
1. Press START/PAUSE.
2. Press RINSE, DRAIN & SPIN.
3. Deselect 2ND RINSE Option.
4. Press and hold START/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second)
to begin the drain.
5. When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be
removed from the washer.

Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is
operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional
item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.
Add Clothes
You can add items to the washer after the wash cycle has started,
if the Add Clothes status light is illuminated. All cycles have this
feature except Rinse, Drain & Spin and Clean Washer with
AFFRESH™ cycle.
To add items
1. Press START/PAUSE. The washer door unlocks, and items can
be added.
2. To continue the cycle, close the door and press and hold
START/PAUSE (for approximately 1 second).
NOTE: To add garments after the Add Clothes period is over,
the wash cycle needs to be canceled, the items added, and a
new wash cycle started.
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Done
The Done light comes on after the cycle is complete. The light will
stay on until door is opened.
Controls Locked
Lock/Unlock Controls
This feature prevents unintended use of the washer and cycle or
option changes during a cycle. When this light is illuminated, all
buttons are disabled except for START/PAUSE and POWER/
CANCEL. You can lock the controls while the washer is in
operation.
To lock the controls
Press and hold CYCLE SIGNAL option for 3 seconds.
The Controls Locked status light illuminates.
To unlock the controls
Press and hold CYCLE SIGNAL option for 3 seconds until the
CONTROLS LOCKED Status light turns off.
Door Locked
Depending on the stage of the wash cycle, the door locks and
unlocks automatically. The status light indicates when the door is
locked. To unlock, press START/PAUSE.