Maytag W10607442A, Use & Care Manual

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For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose 

heaps evenly around the washplate.

As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the  

items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not  

indicate that more items should be added. 

IMPORTANT:

 You will not see a washer basket full of water as 

with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some of the 

load to be above the water line. 

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be 

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

excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular 

detergent will likely result in 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 and do not go over the Max line on the dispenser. See 

“Using Laundry Product Dispensers” for more information.

Normal Sounds You Can Expect

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and 

noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For 

example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the 

cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different 

kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate moves the 

load and as basket is slowing down to stop. And sometimes, you 

may hear nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water 

level for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.

Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.

Improved Cleaning

Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than 

diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer 

delivers the detergent directly to the soils. This low water wash also 

allows the clothing to move in a more effective way to remove soils.

Cleaning with Less Water

The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water 

washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the 

water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed.

Traditional agitator-style 

washer

Washer with low-water  

washplate wash system

Washplate

Automatic Load Size Sensing

Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin 

the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the 

load. This may take several minutes before water is added. You will 

find a step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights” section.
Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water, this is part 

of the sensing process and is normal. This low-water wash method 

uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style 

washer.

Washplate