Maytag MHW8630HW Manual

Front Load Washer Cycle Guide
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings
that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the
washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options
cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in
your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
Items to Wash: Cycle:
Normally soiled cottons, Normal
linens, sheets, and
mixed-garment loads
Sturdy colorfast fabrics, Heavy Duty
waterproof items, and
heavily soiled garments
Heavily soiled white Whites
fabrics and garments
Sturdy towels and Towels
washcloths
Large items such as Bulky Items
sleeping bags, small
comforters, and jackets
Small loads of 2–4 Quick Wash
lightly soiled garments
Sheer fabrics, lingerie, Delicates
sweaters, and lightly
soiled shirts, blouses,
trousers, pants, and
skirts
Lightly soiled shirts, Wrinkle
blouses, trousers, Control
pants, and dresses
Clothing, bedding, and Sanitize
towels requiring
sanitization
Bright or darkly colored Colors
casual and mixed loads
Temperature: Spin Speed:
Cold Off
Cool Medium
Warm Medium Fast
Very Warm Fast
Hot
Cold
Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Medium Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Medium Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Medium Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Medium Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Medium Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Medium Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Medium Fast
Hot Fast
Hot Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Cold Off
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Options: Description:
Steam** This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin.
Extra Rinse
®
Fresh Hold / This cycle is designed to provide the
Fresh Spin most energy efficiency.
™
Extra Power
Steam** Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-
Extra Rinse speed final spin help provide optimal
Fresh Hold ® / cleaning and reduce drying times.
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Steam** Uses a longer wash time with fast-
Extra Rinse speed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an
Fresh Hold ® / extra-fast-speed spin to provide optimal
Fresh Spin cleaning and rinsing when bleach is
™
Extra Power used.
Steam** Provides fast-speed tumbling, longer
Extra Rinse wash time, normal rinsing, and an extra-
®
Fresh Hold / fast-speed spin to shorten drying time.
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Steam** Use this cycle to wash large items such
as jackets and small comforters. The
Extra Rinse
®
Fresh Hold / washer will fill with enough water to wet
Fresh Spin down the load before the wash portion
™
Extra Power of the cycle begins. Do not tightly pack
basket.
Steam** For small loads (2–4 items) needed
Extra Rinse quickly. This cycle combines high-
Fresh Hold ® / speed tumbling, a shortened wash time,
Fresh Spin and an extra-high-speed spin for
™
Extra Power reduced drying times.
Steam** This cycle combines slow-speed
Extra Rinse tumbling and slow-speed spin for gentle
Fresh Hold ® / fabric care and reduced wrinkling.
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Steam** This cycle combines low-speed
Extra Rinse tumbling and medium-speed spin for
®
Fresh Hold / gentle fabric care and reduced
Fresh Spin wrinkling.
™
Extra Power
Steam** This cycle eliminates 99.99% of the
Extra Rinse most common bacteria found in clothes,
Fresh Hold ® / sheets, and towels. The extra-hot wash
Fresh Spin temperature ensures sanitization.
™
Extra Power Check recommended wash
temperature of your items. Bacteria
tested were K. pneumonia, P.
aureginosa, and S. aureus.
Extra Rinse
Cold water with an additional wash
®
Fresh Hold / action gently lifts stains while caring for
Fresh Spin fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as
™
Extra Power desired, but must use only cold water
settings.
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