Maytag MVWB850WR 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 that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash: Cycle: Wash/Rinse Spin Soil Temperature: Speed: Level: Available Options: Cycle Details: Towels and terrycloth items Colors/ Towels Hot/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold Max Extra Heavy Clean Boost Extract Heavy Extra Rinse Medium Low No Spin Medium Light Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Oxi Treat Stains Use this cycle for lightly soiled, colored clothing or towels. This cycle is also a good choice for garments with a wrinkle-free finish. This cycle uses medium-speed wash action and medium-speed spin. Lightly soiled garments Rapid Wash Hot/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold Max Extra Heavy Clean Boost Extract Heavy Extra Rinse Medium Low No Spin Medium Light Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Oxi Treat Stains Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads that are needed in a hurry. This short cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin for the optimal cleaning and shortened dry times. A Water Save Spray Rinse is a preset cycle setting for this cycle. Machine-wash silks, hand-wash fabrics and wool Hand Wash Hot/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold Medium Extra Heavy Clean Boost Low Heavy Extra Rinse No Spin Medium Light Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Oxi Treat Stains This cycle combines low-speed wash and low-speed spin action to clean items labeled as "Machine Washable" on the garment care label. Pre Soak and Deep Clean options are not available in this cycle. No clothes in washer Clean Washer with Affresh™ Use the Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ cycle once a month 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 "Cleaning Your Washer." 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. Heavily soiled fabrics Swimsuits, items that need rinsing only Wet load of clothes Soak Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold Extra Heavy Oxi Treat Stains Heavy Medium Light This cycle is preset for a 31-minute cycle and soak time can be adjusted according to your needs by selecting Soil Level. After the selected soak period has ended, the washer will drain but does not spin the load. At the end of Soak, the washer will drain and wait for a wash cycle to be selected, to complete the cleaning process. NOTE: Automatic bleach dispensing is not part of the soak cycle. Max Extract Medium Low No Spin Use this option to get a deep rinse followed by a high-speed spin. The time display will include an estimate of how long it will take to fill and drain the washer. When to use RINSE & SPIN: For loads that need rinsing only. For completing a cycle after the power has been off. The washer will return to pause mode if the power was interrupted or unplugged while cycle was running. Max Extract Medium Low Drain & Spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items. Drain & Spin may also be used for draining the washer after canceling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure. IMPORTANT: When washing waterproof/water-resistant items such as plastic lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarps, jackets, or sleeping bags, select the lowest spin speed setting available for the cycle and washer model being used. 8