Cycle Guide - Maytag W10394275D 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:
Sturdy garments Allergen
and household items
exposed to possible
allergens
Overly soiled Power Wash
garments, items
that need additional
cleaning effort
Heavily soiled white
fabrics and garments
Sturdy colorfast fabrics Heavy Duty
and heavily soiled
garments, towels, and
jeans
Normally soiled Normal
cottons, linens,
sheets, and mixed
garment loads
Bright and dark color Cold Wash
garments
Normally soiled Comforters
blankets and
comforters
Small loads of 3-5 Rapid Wash
lightly soiled
garments
Sheer fabrics, Delicate
lingerie, sweaters,
and special care
items marked "Hand
Washable"
Silk or ultra delicate
fabrics labeled as
machine washable
* All temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
Setting on MHWE301** model. See "Control Panel and Features" for additional information.
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Models: MHWE201** and MHWE251**
Allergen cycle removes more than 95.0% of common allergens based on independent 3rd party laboratory testing.
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Model: MHWE301**
Allergen
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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.
Sanitize option
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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 requirements 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.
Wash Spin
Temp.*: Speed:
Hot Ex High
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Warm 1 High
Cold Medium
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Low
Hot High
Warm Medium
Cold Low
Ex High
Whites Ex Hot 1
Hot High
Warm Medium
Cold Low
Ex High
Ex Hot 1
Hot High
Warm Medium
Cold Low
Ex High
Hot
Warm High
Cold Medium
Cold Ex High
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Hot Ex High
Warm High
Cold Medium
Low
No Spin
Hot Ex High
Warm High
Cold Medium
Warm Medium
Cold Low
Silk Warm Low
Cold No Spin
Soil Available
Level: Options:
Ex Heavy Delay Start
1
Heavy
2nd Rinse
Normal Cycle Signal
Light Fresh Spin™
1
Ex Heavy
1 Delay Start
Heavy 2nd Rinse
Normal Prewash
Light Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Ex Heavy 1 Delay Start
Heavy 2nd Rinse
Normal Prewash
Light Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Sanitize
Ex Heavy
1 Delay Start
Heavy 2nd Rinse
Normal Prewash
Light Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Sanitize
Ex Heavy 1 Delay Start
Heavy 2nd Rinse
Normal Prewash
Light Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Ex Heavy Delay Start
1
Heavy 2nd Rinse
Normal Prewash
Light Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Ex Heavy
1 Delay Start
Heavy 2nd Rinse
Normal Prewash
Light Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Heavy Delay Start
Normal 2nd Rinse
Light Cycle Signal
Low Fresh Spin™
Ex Heavy Delay Start
1
Heavy 2nd Rinse
Normal Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Light
Delay Start
Normal
2nd Rinse
Light
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Cycle Details:
Uses more water to flush out allergens
such as dust mites and pet dander from
normally-soiled items.
This cycle combines high and medium
tumbling action, with High spin speed
and additional water in last rinse to flush
excess dirt from the load. For better
results, use this cycle combined with
Ex Heavy or Heavy Soil Level.
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This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling and extra high-speed spin to
shorten drying time. It can be used with
medium and large loads. Includes 2nd
Rinse option.
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This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling, longer wash time, and extra
high-speed spin to shorten drying
times. It is designed for medium and
large loads.
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This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and extra high-speed spin,
and a load cooling process to reduce
wrinkling.
This cycle combines concentrated
fast-speed tumbling followed by
medium-speed wash and provides
optimal cleaning while saving hot water.
This cycle starts with a soak to
thoroughly saturate your large load.
This is followed by medium wash action
and medium-spin speeds to maintain
load balance.
This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling, a shortened wash time,
and extra high-speed spin to reduce
drying time.
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin for
gentle fabric.
This cycle gently tumbles and drains
with the lowest spinning to gently clean
garments and minimize wrinkling.
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