Cycle Guide - Maytag W10254443A Use And Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE — STANDARD CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display.
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
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 rinses are cold, except Warm/Warm, which has a warm wash and a warm rinse.
Model: MHW9000**
† Sanitize option
This washer has a Sanitize option that is certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and
certification organization. The certification verifies that this option eliminates 99.9% of bacteria typically found on
clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the option is complete.
Only the Sanitize option has been designed to meet the r equirements of NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of
Residential and Commercial, family sized clothes washer.
Use the Sanitize option to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This option combines a super hot water temperature to
help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C)
to ensure proper performance during this option.
†† 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
Warm
Cool
Cold
Steam Sanitize
†
Duty Hot
Warm/Warm
Warm
Cool
Cold
Steam Sanitize
†
Hot
Warm/Warm
Warm
Cool
Cold
Steam Sanitize †
Hot
Warm/Warm
Warm
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Sanitize
†
Hot
Warm/Warm
Warm
Cool
Cold
Steam Sanitize
†† †
Hot
Warm/Warm
Warm
Cool
Cold
Spin Soil Available
Speed: Level:
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse
High Heavy Steam for Stains
Medium Normal Max Extract
None Light
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse
High Heavy Steam for Stains
Medium Normal Max Extract
Low Light
Extra Low Fresh Hold
None Delay Start
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse
High Heavy Steam for Stains
Normal
Medium Max Extract
Low Light
Extra Low Fresh Hold
None Delay Start
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse
Steam for Stains
High Heavy
Medium Normal Max Extract
Low Light
None Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Medium Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse
Low
Heavy Steam for Stains
Normal
Extra Low Max Extract
None Light
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse
Medium Heavy Steam for Stains
Low Normal
Extra Low Light Fresh Hold
None Delay Start
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse
High Heavy Steam for Stains
Medium Normal Max Extract
Light
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Extra High Normal Extra/Ultra Rinse
High Light Fresh Hold
Medium Delay Start
Low
Extra Low
None
Cycle Details:
Options:
This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and an extra high-speed
spin. This cycle is designed to
™
Pretreat provide the most energy efficiency.
®
High-speed tumbling and an
extra high-speed final spin help
provide optimal cleaning and
™
Pretreat reduce drying times.
®
Hot wash temperatures ensure
liquid chlorine bleach action.
™ An Extra Rinse helps remove
Pretreat any bleach residue in clothes.
® Ultra and Normal rinse settings
are also available as options.
Features an extended wash time
to help remove tough stains.
Steam for Stains is automatically
™
Pretreat added for extra cleaning power.
®
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin
for gentle fabric care and reduced
™
Pretreat wrinkling.
®
Uses an initial soak to completely
saturate the load, followed by
Pretreat medium wash speeds and a
medium-speed spin to maintain
®
load balance.
Uses more water to flush out
allergens such as dust mites
and pet dander from
™
Pretreat normally-soiled items.
®
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin
®
for gentle fabric care and reduced
wrinkling.
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