Maytag MHW5500FC Use & Care Guide - Page 11

Items to wash using default Wash cycle settings: Cycle: Temperature:* Sturdy garments and household items exposed to possible allergens Allergen† Extra Hot Hot 2-4 lightly soiled synthetic garments, athletic uniforms, or workout wear Overnight Wash & Dry Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Small loads of 2-4 lightly soiled garments Rapid Wash Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin Speed:*** Max Extract™/ Extra High High Med Max Extract™/ Extra High Max Extract™/ Extra High High Med Low None Soil Level: Extra Heavy Med Light Extra Heavy Med Light Extra Heavy Heavy Med Light Available Options: Steam for Stains** Fresh Hold® Extra Rinse Delay Hrs. Steam for Stains** Fresh Hold® Extra Rinse Delay Hrs. Steam for Stains** Fresh Hold® Extra Rinse Delay Hrs Heavily soiled fabrics Power Wash Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Max Extract™/ Extra High High Med Low None Extra Heavy Med Light Steam for Stains** Fresh Hold® Extra Rinse Delay Hrs. *All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. **The Steam for Stains option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected. ***Spin speed varies by model. Cycle Details: U ses more water to flush out allergens, such as dust mites and pet dander, from normally soiled items. T his short wash cycle has an extra-high-speed spin followed by intermittent tumbling and fan activation to circulate air through the clothes. F or small loads (2-4 items) needed quickly. This cycle combines high-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and an extra-highspeed spin for reduced drying times. U se this cycle for extremely soiled garments and household items that need additional cleaning power. †A llergen Allergen cycle certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization. The certification verified that this cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0% and maintained the water temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the allergen cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance effectiveness. 11