MayTag Front Load Washer Cycle Guide

Front Load Washer Cycle Guide

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.

Items to Wash:	Cycle:	Temperature:	Spin Speed:	Options:	Description:
Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed-garment loads	Normal	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efficiency.
Sturdy colorfast fabrics, waterproof items, and heavily soiled garments	Heavy Duty	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fastspeed final spin help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times.
Heavily soiled white fabrics and garments	Whites	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	Uses a longer wash time with fastspeed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an extra-fast-speed spin to provide optimal cleaning and rinsing when bleach is used.
Sturdy towels and washcloths	Towels	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	Provides fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, normal rinsing, and an extrafast-speed spin to shorten drying time.
Large items such as sleeping bags, small comforters, and jackets	Bulky Items	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small 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.
Small loads of 2–4 lightly soiled garments	Quick Wash	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	For small loads (2–4 items) needed quickly. This cycle combines highspeed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and an extra-high-speed spin for reduced drying times.
Sheer fabrics, lingerie, sweaters, and lightly soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and skirts	Delicates	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	This cycle combines slow-speed tumbling and slow-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling.
Lightly soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and dresses	Wrinkle Control	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and medium-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling.
Clothing, bedding, and towels requiring sanitization	Sanitize	Hot	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	This cycle eliminates 99.99% of the most common bacteria found in clothes, sheets, and towels. The extra-hot wash temperature ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items. Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.
Bright or darkly colored casual and mixed loads	Colors	Cold	Off Medium Medium Fast Fast	Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts stains while caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired, but must use only cold water settings.
2–4 lightly soiled synthetic garments, athletic uniforms, or workout wear	Overnight Wash & Dry	Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot	Fast	Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™ Extra Power	This short wash cycle has an extrahigh-speed spin followed by intermittent tumbling and fan activation to circulate air through the clothes.
Wet load of clothes	Drain & Spin	N/A	Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast	Extra Rinse Fresh Hold® / Fresh Spin™	Use Drain & Spin to remove excess water from the load. Spin speed can be set to a lower setting.
No clothes in washer	Clean Washer with affresh®	N/A	N/A	N/A	Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See "Washer Care" in the "Washer Maintenance and Care section" of your Owner's Manual. Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub.

**The Steam option is only available when a Warm, Very Warm, or Hot water temperature is selected.

NOTE: All rinses are cold.

NOTE: Spin speed varies by model.

Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

About Detergent Concentration

Sort and Prepare Your Laundry

• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can plug pumps and may require a service call.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.
• For best performance, use HE detergent when washing bulky items.
• When washing waterproof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information about washing waterproof or water-resistant items.
• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
• Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and prevent rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing because heat can set stains into fabrics.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your items.

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