Maytag MHWE500VW Use and Care Guide - Page 20

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 Quick Wash Delicate Handwash Soak Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin Clean Washer 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 Lightly soiled sports wear made of cotton, polyester, nylon, 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. Fabrics made of silk, special-care items marked "Handwashable". Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon No clothes Signal ON/OFF ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ AVAILABLE OPTIONS Delay Start Extra Rinse Steam Clean ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 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. 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. 20