Maytag MVWB800VQ Use and Care Guide - Page 17

Clean Washer with AFFRESH TM Use the Clean Washer with AFFRESHT'_cycle once a month to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with AFFRESH_' washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washing machine. This cycle should not be interrupted. See "Cleaning Your Washer." IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with AFFRESH_'_cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. Soak This cycle is preset for a 31-minute cycle and soak time can be adjusted according to your needs by selecting Soil Level. After the selected soak period has ended, the washer wi[[ drain but does not spin the load. At the end of Soak, the washer wi[[ drain and wait for a wash cycle to be selected, to complete the cleaning process. NOTE: Automatic bleach dispensing is not part of the soak cycle. Rinse & Spin Use this option to get a deep rinse followed by a high-speed spin, The time display will include an estimate of how long it will take to fill and drain the washer. When to use RINSE & SPIN: [] For loads that need rinsing only. [] For completing a cycle after the power has been off. The machine wi[[ return to pause mode if the power was interrupted or unplugged while cycle was running. Drain & Spin Drain & Spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items. Drain & Spin may also be used for draining the washer after canceling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure. Modifiers allow you to further customize your cycles and save energy. modifiers II cold cold I! cool cold m no spin m warm cold II warm warm B hot cold ] wash temp rinse temp auto temperature control II low L ] II medium III max [ spin speed extract @ light II medium III heavy II extra r soil level L heavy Wash Temp/Rinse Temp Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. water safe for fabrics. Follow garment [abe[ instructions. Use the warmest wash Warm rinses leave the loads drier and more comfortable to handle than cold rinses. However, warm rinses also increase wrinkling. Cold rinses may help with wrinkling and save energy. Temperature Guide Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Hot Whites and pastels Warm Cold Bright colors Colors that bleed or fade NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove. Spin Speed This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. The preset speeds can be changed. Spin speeds may vary by cycle. Sol[ Level Soil I_eve[ (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. See "Preset Cycle Settings" in "Cycles." As you press the Soil I_eve[ pad, the cycle time will increase or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display and a different wash time will appear. To get the minimum wash time, press the pad until the indicator light next to Light illuminates. This is the shortest wash time available for that cycle with the wash options selected. iiiiiiiIii ii i! [] For most loads, use the time recommended in the preset cycle settings. [] For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, press Soil I.eve[ to select more wash time, if needed. [] For light soil and delicate fabrics, press Soil I.eve[ to select less wash time, if needed. ...!.i..... Auto Temperature Control Auto Temperature Control (ATC) electronically senses and maintains a uniform wash and rinse water temperature. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water. The ATC is automatically turned On when a cycle is selected. (See "Preset Cycle Settings" in "Cycles.") ATC is available with Warm/Warm, Warm/Cold, and Cool/Cold settings. The water temperature in the Hot/Cold and Cold/Cold settings depends on the water temperature water inlet faucets. at the [] ATC ensures consistent cleaning. [] Heated water consumes the largest amount of energy that a washer uses. [] Today's detergents work well at temperatures above 60°F (15.6°C). Delay Start YOU can use the Delay Start feature to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 10 hours (depending on your model). 1. [.oad the washer and fi[[ the dispensers. 2. Close the washer lid. 3. Press POWER/CANCEl .... 4. Select the desired Cycle, Modifiers, and Options. Delay Start not valid for Drain & Spin cycle. 5. Press + (plus) DELAY START. 1H (one hour) wi[[ be displayed in the time display window. The indicator light for Delay wi[[ glow. m dstealarty _.,