Cycle Guide; Load Size Recommendations - Maytag MHW5630HW Use & Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings
that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle and some options cannot be used together.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than ¼ full.
Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.
Items to wash Cycle:
using default
cycle settings:
Normally soiled Normal
cottons, linens,
sheets, and
mixed garment
loads
Sturdy colorfast Heavy
fabrics and Duty
heavily soiled
garments
Heavily soiled Whites
white fabrics
and garments
Sturdy towels Towels
and wash cloths
Large items Bulky
such as sleeping Items
bags, small
comforters,
jackets
Small loads of Quick
2–4 lightly soiled Wash
garments
*All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse.
**The Steam option is only available when a Warm, Very Warm, or Hot water temperature is selected.
***Spin speed varies by model.
8
Wash Spin
Temperature* Speed***
Cold Off
Cool Medium
Warm Med Fast
Fast
Very Warm
Hot
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Med Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Med Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Med Fast
Hot Fast
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm
Medium
Very Warm Med Fast
Fast
Hot
Cold Off
Cool Slow
Warm Medium
Very Warm Med Fast
Hot Fast
Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full.
Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make
sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid
packing tightly.
Soil Options/
Level: Modifiers:
Light Steam
Medium
Extra Rinse
Med Heavy Fresh Hold
Heavy Spin™
Extra power
Light Steam
Medium Extra Rinse
Med Heavy Fresh Hold
Heavy Spin™
Extra power
Light
Steam
Medium Extra Rinse
Med Heavy Fresh Hold
Heavy Spin™
Extra power
Light Steam
Medium Extra Rinse
Med Heavy Fresh Hold
Heavy Spin™
Extra power
Light
Steam
Medium Extra Rinse
Med Heavy Fresh Hold
Heavy Spin™
Extra power
Light Steam
Medium Extra Rinse
Med Heavy Fresh Hold
Heavy Spin™
Extra power
Cycle Details:
This cycle combines
**
medium-speed tumbling
and an extra-high-
/Fresh
®
speed spin. This cycle is
designed to provide the
most energy efficiency.
Fast-speed tumbling and
**
an extra-fast-speed final
spin help provide optimal
/Fresh
®
cleaning and reduce
drying times.
Uses a longer wash
**
time with fast-speed
tumbling, extra rinsing,
/Fresh
®
and an extra-fast-speed
spin to provide optimal
cleaning and rinsing
when bleach is used.
Provides fast-speed
**
tumbling, longer wash
time, normal rinsing,
/Fresh
®
and an xtrafast- speed
spin to shorten drying
time.
Use this cycle to wash
**
large items such as
jackets and small
® /Fresh
comforters. The washer
will fill with enough
water to wet down the
load before the wash
portion of the cycle
begins.
Do not tightly pack
basket.
For small loads (2–4
**
items) needed quickly.
This cycle combines
/Fresh
®
fast-speed tumbling, a
shortened wash time,
and an extra-fast-
speed spin for reduced
drying times.
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