Maytag MHWE450WW Owners Manual - Page 19

LAUNDRY GUIDE Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to each of these washer cycles. CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE Whitest Whites Heavy Duty Normal/Casual Delicate Quick Wash Sanitary Power Wash Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin Heavily soiled white fabrics Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, shirts, etc. Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of polyester, nylon, linen, or cotton blends Use this cycle to wash no-iron fabrics and garments labeled "Permanent Press" or "Wrinkle Free" or that indicate using a "Gentle" cycle on the care label. Lightly soiled sports wear made of cotton, polyester, nylon, or cotton blends Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, and diapers. Heavily soiled work wear-overalls, coveralls, sweatshirts, pants, and outdoor garments. No clothes Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Signal ON/OFF ✓ ✓ Delay Start ✓ ✓ ✓ AVAILABLE OPTIONS Extra Rinse Fresh Spin (Fresh Hold) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Max ExtractTM ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments. „ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use less detergent based on load size. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. „ Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments. „ Empty pockets and turn them inside out. „ Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt. „ Turn wool and synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling. „ Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle. „ Mend tears, loose hems, and seams. „ Treat spots and stains. „ Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results. „ Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and load evenly. „ Wash small items, such as infant socks, in a mesh garment bag. To create a balanced load, it is recommended that more than one garment bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material. 19