Maytag MHW5500FC Use & Care Guide - Page 9

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. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3-4 items, not more than ¼ full. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full. Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full. Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly. Items to wash using default cycle settings: Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads Cycle: Normal Wash Temperature:* Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin Speed:*** Max Extract™/ Extra High High Med None Soil Level: Extra Heavy Med Light Available Options: Steam for Stains** Fresh Hold® Extra Rinse Delay Hrs. Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual, and mixed loads Cold Wash Cold Max Extract™/ Extra High High Med None Extra Heavy Med Light Fresh Hold® Extra Rinse Delay Hrs. Lightly soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and dresses Wrinkle Control 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. Sheer fabrics, lingerie, sweaters, and lightly soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and skirts Delicates 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. Normally soiled sheets, pillowcases, light blankets, or throws Bedding 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: T his cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efficiency. T his cycle uses a concentrated detergent solution along with cold water throughout the cycle to gently lift out stains and care for fabrics. T his cycle combines low-speed tumbling and medium-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling. T his cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling. T he wash action of this cycle is designed to keep large items from tangling and balling up. Continued on next page 9