Maytag Atlantis MAV8551AWW User Manual page 5

Step 2
(continued)
WASH/RINSE TEMPS
Hot
Cold
Warm
Warm
(select models)
Warm
Cold
(select models)
Cold
Cold
These settings feature automatic temperature control.
A.T.C. Warm
Warm
A.T.C. Warm
Cold
A.T.C. Cold
Cold
Step 3
Select Wash/Spin Speed
Your washer has selectable wash and spin speed com-
binations.
LOAD TYPE
White and heavily soiled,
color-fast items.
Moderately soiled,
colored items.
Moderately soiled, colored
items; most wrinkle-free items.
Brightly colored, lightly soiled
items; washable woolens.
Assures warm water wash
temperature above 90° F.
Provides optimum cleaning
results.
Assures cold water wash tem-
perature above 65° F to proper-
ly activate detergent.
Wash/Rinse Temp
WASH/SPIN SPEEDS
Regular/Whites
Normal/Fast
Cotton/Colors
Medium/Fast
(select models)
Perm. Press
Normal/Slow
Sweaters
Gentle/Fast
(select models)
Rugs
Ex. Gentle/Fast
(select models)
Delicate
Gentle/Slow
Handwash
Ex. Gentle/Slow
Control features vary by model.
LOAD TYPE
Sturdy fabrics needing
maximum water extraction like
jeans, towels, bedding.
Alternating agitation between
fast and slow to care for clothes
with color.
Sturdy fabrics needing a slower
spin speed to reduce wrinkling,
such as dress shirts and dress
pants.
Slow agitation to gently wash
sweaters followed by a fast spin
to remove moisture.
Intermittent slow agitation and
fast spin to remove moisture
from washable throw rugs.
Delicate fabrics needing
slower spin speed because
of clothing construction.
Intermittent slow agitation and
soak to gently wash the most
delicate items.
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