Maytag MVWB850YW Use & Care Guide - Page 6

CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash: Cycle: Wash* Spin Soil Temperature: Speed: Level: Available Options: Cottons, linens, and mixed garment loads Normal Hot Warm Cool Cold Max Extract Medium No Spin Extra Heavy Heavy Medium Light Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Sturdy fabrics, Cold Wash dark colors that bleed or fade Cold Max Extra Heavy Extract Heavy Medium Medium Low Light No Spin Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Normally soiled sheets, pillowcases, light blankets, or throws Sheets Hot Warm Cool Cold Max Extra Heavy Extract Heavy Medium Medium Low Light No Spin Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Towels and terrycloth items, lightly soiled, colored clothing Colors/ Towels Lightly soiled garments Rapid Wash Machine-wash Delicate silks, hand-wash (Handwash) fabrics and wool Large items such as sleeping bags, blankets, small comforters, and jackets Bulky Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Max Extra Heavy Extract Heavy Medium Medium Low Light No Spin Max Extract Medium Low No Spin Extra Heavy Heavy Medium Light Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Medium Low No Spin Extra Heavy Heavy Medium Light Medium Extra Heavy Low Heavy No Spin Medium Light Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Extra Rinse Fabric Softener Cycle Details: Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle combines high-speed wash action and medium-speed spin. Use this cycle for sturdy garments with dark or bright colors that could bleed or fade in a warmer wash cycle. This cycle is a good choice for washing new garments that may shrink or fade in their first wash. The wash action of this cycle is designed to keep large items from tangling and balling up. IMPORTANT: For best performance, load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. This cycle is also a good choice for garments with a wrinkle-free finish. This cycle uses medium-speed wash action and medium-speed spin. Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads that are needed in a hurry. This short cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin for the optimal cleaning and shortened dry times. This cycle combines low-speed wash and low-speed spin action to clean items labeled as "Machine Washable" on the garment care label. 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. 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. Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items Heavy Duty Hot Warm Cool Cold Max Extra Heavy Extract Heavy Medium Medium Low Light No Spin Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy cotton items. Cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin. Heavily soiled fabrics Power Wash Hot Warm Cool Cold Max Extra Heavy Extract Heavy Medium Medium Low Light No Spin Extra Rinse Water Save Spray Rinse Fabric Softener Use this cycle for extremely soiled garments and household items that need additional cleaning power. This cycle combines high-speed wash action, medium-speed spin, and a deep rinse to flush excess dirt from the load. * Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature. 6