Maytag MHWE550W Use and Care Guide - Page 19

Options You can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Not all options are available with all cycles. Quiet Option With this option, the washer will sense vibration in the wash cycle and may adjust the spin speed to lower sound levels generated during the spin. Modifiers Preset cycle settings of Soil Level (cycle time), Wash Temperature, and Spin Speed can be changed. You can change these settings by using modifiers. Modifiers can be changed before or during the cycle until that part of the cycle starts. Not all modifiers are available with all cycles and options. „ See the "Laundry Guide" for an overview of possible options for each Wash Cycle selection. „ You can select more than one option for a cycle. Some options cannot be added to some cycles; for example, Steam Clean cannot be added to the Quick Wash cycle. „ If an option is available with a selected cycle, the light for that option will illuminate when selected. „ If an option is unavailable with a selected cycle, there will be a short tone, and the light for that option will not illuminate when selected. Fresh Hold Use this option when you are not able to unload your clothes soon after the wash cycle ends. This option provides periodic tumbling and airflow (aided by a quiet, ultra low energy fan) for up to 10 hours to help freshen your clothes. During this time, "Done" indicator remains activated, the door remains locked, and the Fresh Hold indicator light will flash. The Fresh Hold option will automatically stop and the door lock will be released after this time expires, or if you press cancel at any time to unload your laundry. Signal On/Off Use this option to turn the buzzer indicating the end of the cycle on or off. To change, press and hold the Fresh Hold button for three seconds. Steam Clean Use this option for heavily soiled loads that need improved stain treatment or loads with multiple types of stains. When Steam Clean is selected, the water temperature of the selected wash cycle is automatically set to warm. The water will then be slowly heated to the temperature selected, along with steam, to aid in stain removal. This option will provide optimal removal of organic stains such as blood and temperature-sensitive stains such as oil, in the same cycle. This option is available on the following cycles: Normal/Casual, Heavy Duty, Whitest Whites, and Power Wash. Extra Rinse A second rinse can be used to aid in the removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option provides an additional rinse with the same water temperature as the normal rinse. This is the default rinse setting for the Whitest Whites cycle. „ To change Soil Level (cycle time), select the SOIL LEVEL button until the desired setting illuminates. „ To change the water temperature, select the WASH TEMP button until the desired setting illuminates. „ To change the spin speed, select the SPIN SPEED button until the desired setting illuminates. Water Temp Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow garment label instructions. Warm rinses leave the loads drier than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle. Cold rinses save energy. „ 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. Certified to Sanitize „ The Sanitize water temperature provides an extra high temperature wash to remove 99.9% of certain bacteria. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper performance during this cycle. „ The Sanitize water temperature is extremely hot. Please check garment care labels to avoid garment damage. „ In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), detergents do not dissolve well.  Soils may be difficult to remove. Only cycles with sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for Sanitizing Efficacy. 19