Maytag MHWE900VW Use and Care Manual - 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. 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. 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, Oxi treat 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. Oxi Treat Use this option for heavily soiled loads that need pretreatment. Selecting this option will ensure these products dispense during the wash cycle at the proper time for improving your wash performance. NOTES: „ Add oxygen-based stain fighter or color-safe bleach to the Oxi/color-safe bleach compartment in the dispenser drawer. „ Use powdered detergent when using Oxi treat. Signal On/Off Use this option to turn the buzzer indicating the end of the cycle on or off. Max ExtractTM Use this option to add an additional spin to any cycle to improve drying times for some heavy fabrics by reducing excess water, which may save energy. 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, and Whitest Whites. „ 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. Wash/Rinse 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. Only cycles with sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for Sanitizing Efficacy. 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. 19