Cycle Guide - Maytag MHW8000Y Use & Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE — STANDARD CYCLES
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.
For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Items to wash
Cycle:
using default
cycle settings:
Normally soiled cottons, Normal
linens, sheets, and
mixed garment loads
Bright or darkly colored
cottons, linens, casual
and mixed loads
Heavily soiled white Whites
fabrics and garments
Heavily soiled Power
durable fabrics,
overalls, coveralls,
sweatshirts, pants,
and outdoor garments
Lightly-soiled shirts, Wrinkle
blouses, trousers, Control
pants and dresses
Blankets, comforters Bedding
Sturdy garments and Allergen
household items
exposed to possible
allergens
Sheer fabrics, Delicate
lingerie, sweaters,
and silks
* All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse, except Warm, which features a warm wash and a warm rinse.
See "Control Panel and Features" for additional information.
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Model: MHW8000Y (all colors)
† Sanitize
Cycles certified by NSF International, an independent, third
party testing and certification organization are those with
the sanitize temperature selection available. The certification
verified that these cycles reduce 99.9% of bacteria typically
found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover
of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete. Only
cycles with sanitize wash temperature selected have been
designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for
Sanitizing Effectiveness.
†† 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*:
Hot
Warm*
Warm
Cold
Cold Cold
Wash
Sanitize
†
Hot
Warm*
Warm
Cold
Sanitize
†
Hot
Wash
Warm*
Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
Sanitize †
Hot
Warm*
Warm
Cold
Sanitize
†† †
Hot
Warm*
Warm
Cold
Spin Soil
Available
Level:
Speed:
Options:
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Steam for Stains
No Spin Normal Fresh Hold
Light Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Fresh Hold
Normal
No Spin Delay Start
Light
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Steam for Stains
Low Normal Fresh Hold
No Spin Light Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Steam for Stains
Medium Heavy
Low Normal Fresh Hold
No Spin Light Delay Start
Medium Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Low Heavy Steam for Stains
Normal
Extra Low Fresh Hold
No Spin Light Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Steam for Stains
Low Normal Fresh Hold
Extra Low Light Delay Start
No Spin
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Steam for Stains
Normal Fresh Hold
Light Delay Start
High Normal Extra Rinse
Medium Light Fresh Hold
Low
Delay Start
Extra Low
No Spin
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 1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure
clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing
tightly.
Cycle Details:
This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and a high-speed spin.
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This cycle is designed to provide
®
the most energy efficiency.
This cycle uses a concentrated
detergent solution along with cold
®
water throughout the cycle to gently
lift out stains and care for fabrics.
Hot wash temperatures ensure
liquid chlorine bleach action.
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An Extra Rinse helps remove
®
any bleach residue in clothes.
Features an extended wash time
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Steam for Stains is automatically
®
added for extra cleaning power.
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin
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for gentle fabric care and reduced
®
wrinkling.
Uses an initial soak to completely
saturate the load, followed by
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medium wash speeds and a
®
medium-speed spin to maintain
load balance.
Uses more water to flush out
allergens such as dust mites
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and pet dander from
®
normally-soiled items.
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin
®
for gentle fabric care and reduced
wrinkling.
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