Maytag MHW6000XW Owners Manual - Page 6

CYCLE GUIDE - STANDARD CYCLES 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. For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Items to wash using default cycle settings: Cycle: Wash Spin Soil Available Temperature*: Speed: Level: Options: Normally soiled cottons, Normal Hot High Extra Heavy linens, sheets, and Warm Medium Heavy mixed garment loads Cold No Spin Normal Light Sturdy colorfast Heavy Sanitize† High Extra Heavy fabrics and heavily Duty Hot Medium Heavy soiled garments, Warm* Low Normal towels, and jeans Warm No Spin Light Cold Extra Rinse Stain Clean1 Max Extract Oxi Boost Fresh Hold Delay Start Extra Rinse Stain Clean1 Max Extract Oxi Boost Fresh Hold Delay Start Heavily soiled white Whites Sanitize† High Extra Heavy fabrics and garments Hot Medium Heavy Warm* Low Normal Warm No Spin Light Cold Extra Rinse Stain Clean1 Max Extract Oxi Boost Fresh Hold Delay Start Heavily soiled Power Wash Sanitize† High Extra Heavy durable fabrics, Hot Medium Heavy overalls, coveralls, Warm* Low Normal sweatshirts, pants, and Warm No Spin Light outdoor garments Cold Extra Rinse Stain Clean1 Max Extract Oxi Boost Fresh Hold Delay Start Lightly-soiled shirts, Wrinkle Hot Medium Extra Heavy blouses, trousers, Control Warm Low Heavy pants and dresses Cold Extra Low Normal No Spin Light Blankets, comforters Bedding Sanitize† Hot Warm* Warm Cold High Extra Heavy Medium Heavy Low Normal Extra Low Light No Spin Sturdy garments and Allergen†† Sanitize† High Extra Heavy household items Hot Medium Heavy exposed to possible Normal allergens Light Extra Rinse Stain Clean1 Max Extract Oxi Boost Fresh Hold Delay Start Extra Rinse Stain Clean1 Oxi Boost Fresh Hold Delay Start Extra Rinse Stain Clean1 Max Extract Oxi Boost Fresh Hold Delay Start Sheer fabrics, Delicate Warm* lingerie, sweaters, Warm and silks Cold High Normal Extra Rinse Medium Light Fresh Hold Low Delay Start Extra Low No Spin Cycle Details: This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and a high-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efficiency. High-speed tumbling and a high-speed final spin help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times. Hot wash temperatures ensure liquid chlorine bleach action. An Extra Rinse helps remove any bleach residue in clothes. Features an extended wash time to help remove tough stains. Stain Clean/Steam for Stains (depending on model) is automatically added for extra cleaning power. This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling Uses an initial soak to completely saturate the load, followed by medium wash speeds and a medium-speed spin to maintain load balance. Uses more water to flush out allergens such as dust mites and pet dander from normally-soiled items. This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling. * All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse, except Warm/Warm, which features a warm wash and a warm rinse. 1 Stain Clean on non-Steam models. Steam for Stains on Steam models. See "Control Panel and Features" for additional information. † Sanitize Cycles certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization are those with the sanitize temperature selection available. The certification verified that these cycles reduce 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete. Only cycles with sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for Sanitizing Effectiveness. †† Allergen 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. 6