Cycle Guide - Maytag FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER W10254495A Use And 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
Sturdy colorfast Heavy
fabrics and heavily
soiled garments,
towels, and jeans
Heavily soiled white Whites
fabrics and garments
Heavily soiled Power Wash
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/Warm, which features a warm wash and a warm rinse.
Stain Clean on non-Steam models. Steam for Stains on Steam models. See "Control Panel and Features" for additional information.
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Models: MHW6000**, MHW7000**
† 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.
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Wash
Temperature*:
Hot
Warm/Cold*
Warm/Warm
Cold
Sanitize
†
Duty Hot
Warm/Cold*
Warm/Warm
Cold
Sanitize
†
Hot
Warm/Cold*
Warm/Warm
Cold
Sanitize
†
Hot
Warm/Cold*
Warm/Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm/Warm
Cold
Sanitize
†
Hot
Warm/Cold*
Warm/Warm
Cold
Sanitize
†† †
Hot
Warm/Cold*
Warm/Warm
Cold
Spin Soil
Available
Speed: Level:
Options:
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Stain Clean
No Spin Normal Max Extract™
Light Oxi Boost
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Stain Clean
Low Normal Max Extract™
No Spin Light Oxi Boost
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Stain Clean
Low Normal Max Extract™
No Spin Light Oxi Boost
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Stain Clean
Low Normal Max Extract™
No Spin Light Oxi Boost
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Medium Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Low
Heavy Stain Clean
Normal
Extra Low Max Extract™
No Spin Light Oxi Boost
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy
Stain Clean
Low Normal Oxi Boost
Extra Low Light Fresh Hold
No Spin Delay Start
High Extra Heavy
Extra Rinse
Medium Heavy Stain Clean
Normal Max Extract™
Light Oxi Boost
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
High Normal Extra Rinse
Medium Light Fresh Hold
Low Delay Start
Extra Low
No Spin
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.
®
High-speed tumbling and a
high-speed final spin help
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provide optimal cleaning and
reduce drying times.
®
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
to help remove tough stains.
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Stain Clean/Steam for Stains
(depending on model) is
® automatically added for extra
cleaning power.
This cycle combines low-speed
1 tumbling and low-speed spin
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.