Maytag MHW5630HW Owners Manual - Page 8

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 Sturdy colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments Heavy Duty Heavily soiled white fabrics and garments Whites Wash Temperature* Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot Spin Speed*** Off Medium Med Fast Fast Off Slow Medium Med Fast Fast Off Slow Medium Med Fast Fast Soil Level: Light Medium Med Heavy Heavy Light Medium Med Heavy Heavy Light Medium Med Heavy Heavy Options/ Modifiers: Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/Fresh Spin™ Extra power Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/Fresh Spin™ Extra power Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/Fresh Spin™ Extra power Sturdy towels Towels and wash cloths Large items such as sleeping bags, small comforters, jackets Bulky Items Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot Off Slow Medium Med Fast Fast Off Slow Medium Med Fast Fast Light Medium Med Heavy Heavy Light Medium Med Heavy Heavy Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/Fresh Spin™ Extra power Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/Fresh Spin™ Extra power Small loads of 2-4 lightly soiled garments Quick Wash Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot Off Slow Medium Med Fast Fast Light Medium Med Heavy Heavy Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/Fresh Spin™ Extra power *All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. **The Steam option is only available when a Warm, Very Warm, or Hot water temperature is selected. ***Spin speed varies by model. Cycle Details: This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and an extra-highspeed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efficiency. Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-speed final spin help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times. Uses a longer wash time with fast-speed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an extra-fast-speed spin to provide optimal cleaning and rinsing when bleach is used. Provides fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, normal rinsing, and an xtrafast- speed spin to shorten drying time. Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters. The washer will fill with enough water to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins. Do not tightly pack basket. For small loads (2-4 items) needed quickly. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and an extra-fastspeed spin for reduced drying times. Continued on next page 8