Maytag MVWB300WQ Owners Manual - Page 8

6. Close the washer lid. 7. Select a Wash Cycle. See "Cycles." 8. Select the desired Modifiers. See "Modifiers." 9. Select an Option, if desired. See "Options." Select Fabric Softener or Extra Rinse option if you are using liquid fabric softener. 10. Select Delay Start, if desired. See "Delay Start" in the "Modifiers" section. 11. Press START/PAUSE. The wash cycle begins, and the display shows the estimated remaining time. The lid will lock. NOTE: If you do not press Start/Pause within 5 minutes of pressing Power/Cancel, the washer automatically shuts off. Cycles Turn the knob to choose the correct wash cycle for the type of fabrics you are washing. When the knob points to a cycle, the cycle and Start/Pause indicator lights will blink. If the default settings for the Modifiers and Options are acceptable, you may press Start/Pause to begin the wash cycle. Preset Cycle Settings For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended fabric care settings for each cycle. To use the preset cycle settings: 1. Press POWER/CANCEL. 2. Select the cycle you want by turning the knob. The preset cycle settings will be displayed (see following chart). NOTE: The preset times may vary slightly depending on your model. 3. Press START/PAUSE. The wash cycle will begin. Preset Cycle Settings Cycle Whites Bulky Sheets Normal Heavy Duty Colors/Towels Hand Wash Preset Minutes* 1:16 0:52 0:53 0:41 0:51 0:45 0:36 Soil Level** Extra Heavy Heavy Heavy Heavy Heavy Heavy Light Wash/Rinse Temp Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cycle Preset Soil Level** Minutes* Wash/Rinse Temp Clean Washer 1:02 with AFFRESH™ Rinse & Spin 0:24 Drain & Spin 0:13 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Cool/Cold Not applicable *These times are for reference only and may not match your model exactly. **Cycle time in hours and minutes will appear in the display while you are making selections. The total cycle time will appear, including an estimated time for drain and fill times, once Start/ Pause is pressed. IMPORTANT: When washing waterproof/water-resistant items such as plastic lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarps, jackets, or sleeping bags, select the lowest spin speed setting available for the cycle and washer model being used. Whites This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at the proper time for improved whitening of your heavily soiled white fabrics. This cycle combines high speed wash action and high speed spin. For maximum soil and stain removal, liquid chlorine bleach can be used in the liquid bleach dispenser. This cycle can also be used for sturdy color fabrics such as towels without liquid chlorine bleach. Bulky Use this cycle to wash large items such as comforters, sleeping bags, and blankets. This cycle starts with a soak to thoroughly saturate your large load. This is followed by medium wash action and medium spin speeds to maintain load balance. Sheets Use this cycle for sheets, pillowcases, and light blankets or throws. The wash action of this cycle is designed to keep large items from tangling and balling up. IMPORTANT: For best performance, drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle. Normal Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle combines high speed wash action and medium speed spin. A Water Save Spray Rinse is a preset cycle setting for this cycle. Heavy Duty Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy cotton items. Cycle combines high speed wash action and high speed spin. A Water Save Spray Rinse is a preset cycle setting for this cycle. Colors/Towels Use this cycle for lightly soiled, colored clothing or towels. This cycle is a good choice for garments with a wrinkle free finish. This cycle uses medium speed wash action and medium speed spin. Hand Wash This cycle combines low-speed wash and low-speed spin action to clean items labeled as "Machine Washable" on the garment care label. Pre Soak and Deep Clean options are not available in this cycle. 8