Maytag MHW5500FW Use & Care Manual page 11

Items to wash
using default
cycle settings: Cycle:
Sturdy garments Allergen
and household
items exposed
to possible
allergens
2–4 lightly Overnight
soiled synthetic Wash &
garments, Dry
athletic
uniforms, or
workout wear
Small loads of Rapid
2–4 lightly soiled Wash
garments
Heavily soiled Power
fabrics Wash
*All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse.
**The Steam for Stains option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected.
***Spin speed varies by model.
† Allergen
Allergen cycle certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization. The certification verified that this
cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0% and maintained the water temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the allergen cycle has
been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance effectiveness.
Wash
Temperature:* Speed:***
† Extra Hot Max Extract™/
Hot Extra High
Extra Hot Max Extract™/
Hot Extra High
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Hot Max Extract™/
Extra High
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Hot Max Extract™/
Hot Extra High
Warm
Cool
Cold
Spin Soil
Level:
Extra
Heavy
High Med Fresh Hold
Med Light
Extra
Heavy
Med Fresh Hold
Light
Extra
Heavy
High Fresh Hold
Heavy
Med
Med
Low
Light
None
Extra
Heavy
High Med Fresh Hold
Med Light
Low
None
Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Steam for Uses more water to flush
Stains** out allergens such as dust
®
mites and pet dander from
Extra Rinse normally soiled items.
Delay Hrs.
Steam for This short wash cycle has
Stains** an extra-high-speed spin
®
followed by intermittent
Extra Rinse tumbling and fan activation
Delay Hrs. to circulate air through the
clothes.
Steam for For small loads (2–4 items)
Stains** needed quickly. This cycle
® combines high-speed
Extra Rinse tumbling, a shortened wash
Delay Hrs time, and an extra-high-
speed spin for reduced
drying times.
Steam for Use this cycle for extremely
Stains** soiled garments and
® household items that need
Extra Rinse additional cleaning power.
Delay Hrs.
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