Maytag MHW5100DW Use & Care Guide - Page 6

CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. NOTES: n Not all cycles, temperatures, and options are available on all models. n All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse. n Not all temperatures, spin speeds, or soil levels are labeled on the control panel. Items to wash using default cycle settings: Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads Cycle: Normal Wash Temperature: Hot Warm Cold Spin Speed: Extra High Med Soil Level: Heavy Normal Light Available Options: Extra Rinse Delay Start Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads Cold Wash Sheer fabrics, lingerie, sweaters, and lightlysoiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and skirts Delicates No clothes in washer Clean Washer with affresh® Cold Hot Warm Cold Extra High Med Heavy Normal Light Extra Rinse Delay Start Extra High Med Low Heavy Normal Light Extra Rinse Delay Start Delay Start Wet load of clothes Drain & Spin Swimwear, items that need rinsing Drain & Spin with Extra Rinse N/A Hot Warm Cold Extra High N/A Med Low Delay Start Extra High Med Low Heavy Normal Light Delay Start Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Cycle Details: This cycle combines mediumspeed tumbling and an extrahigh-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efficiency. This cycle uses a concentrated detergent solution along with cold water throughout the cycle to gently lift out stains and care for fabrics. This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling. Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See "Washer Care." IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." Use Drain & Spin to remove excess water from the load. Spin speed can be set to a lower setting. Select Drain & Spin; then select Extra Rinse to add water. The cycle includes an extra-highspeed spin. For some fabrics, you may wish to set the spin speed to a lower setting. continued on next page Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full. Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about 3/4 full. Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly. 6