Cycle Guide - Maytag MHW9000YG 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
using default
Cycle:
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 Steam Sanitize
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
Model: MHW9000**
† 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.
8
Wash/Rinse
Temperature:
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
/Cold Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse
Steam Sanitize †
Hot/Cold
Duty
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
/Cold Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse
Steam Sanitize
†
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
/Cold Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse
†
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Sanitize /Cold
†
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Steam Sanitize /Cold Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse
†† †
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cool/Cold
Cold/Cold
Soil
Spin Available
Level:
Speed: Options:
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse
High Heavy Steam for Stains
Normal
Medium Max Extract
None Light
Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Heavy
High Steam for Stains
Medium Normal Max Extract
Low Light
Extra Low Fresh Hold
None Delay Start
High Heavy Steam for Stains
Normal
Medium Max Extract
Low Light
Extra Low Fresh Hold
None Delay Start
High Heavy Steam for Stains
Medium Normal Max Extract
Low Light
None Fresh Hold
Delay Start
Medium Extra Heavy Extra / Ultra Rinse
Low Heavy Steam for Stains
Extra Low Normal 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
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:
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.