Modifiers - Maytag AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Manual

Wrinkle Control
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business
clothes, permanent press and blends. This cycle uses medium-speed wash action, a medium-
speed spin and a cool down process to reduce wrinkling.
Colors/Jeans
Use this cycle for dark or highly dyed natural fabrics such as jeans or other cotton items that
may be susceptible to dye loss. This cycle uses low to medium-speed wash action and high-
speed spin. For best results use cold or warm water.
Delicate
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or
"Gentle" cycle on the care label. This cycle uses low-speed wash action and low spin speeds
for increased fabric care and less wrinkling.
When washing waterproof items, such as plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains,
tarpaulin (tarps) or waterproof or water-resistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate or Handwash
cycle with the lowest spin speed setting available for the washer model that you have.
Handwash
Use this cycle to clean lightly soiled special care garments or for items labeled as "Machine
Washable Wool." (Check label instructions to make sure that the garment is washable.) This
cycle uses intermittent-low speed wash action and low-speed spin for the gentlest fabric care
with less wrinkling.
When washing waterproof items, such as plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains,
tarpaulin (tarps) or waterproof or water-resistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate or Handwash
cycle with the lowest spin speed setting available for the washer model that you have.
Garments are labeled "Handwash" because:
The fiber construction may be sensitive to wash action.
The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
NOTE: Some "Handwash" items naturally shrink when washed. Keep this in mind when you
purchase items labeled "Handwash." Items that shrink should be dried flat. When these items
are still wet, "block" them by gently stretching to the original measurements.
Rinse & Spin
Use this option to get a deep rinse followed by a high-speed spin. The time display will
include an estimate of how long it will take to fill and drain the washer.
When to use Rinse & Spin:
For loads that need rinsing only.
For completing a cycle after the power has been off.
To use or change Rinse & Spin setting:
1. Turn knob to RINSE & SPIN until the Rinse & Spin indicator light glows.
2. Press START.
Spin Only
An extra drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items. Spin Only may also be used for draining the washer after canceling a cycle or
completing a cycle after a power failure.
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To use or change Spin Only setting:
1. Turn knob to SPIN ONLY until the Spin Only indicator light glows.
2. Press START.
Modifiers allow you to further customize your cycles and save energy.
Soil Level
Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. See "Preset Cycle Settings" in "Cycles." As
you press the Soil Level pad, the cycle time (minutes) will increase or decrease in the
Estimated Time Remaining display and a different wash time will appear. To get the minimum
wash time, press the pad until the indicator light next to Light Soil Level illuminates. This is
the shortest wash time available for that cycle.
For most loads, use the time recommended in the preset cycle settings.
For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time, if needed.
For light soil and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to select less wash time, if needed.
Load Size
This washer automatically selects Auto for the water level when the cycle is selected. The
Auto feature senses the size of the load and adds the correct amount of water for the load size.
You can also manually change the water level settings.
Wash-Rinse Temp
Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. Use the warmest wash
water safe for fabrics. Follow garment label instructions.
Warm rinses leave the loads drier and more comfortable to handle than with cold rinses.
However, warm rinses also increase wrinkling. Cold rinses may help with wrinkling and save
energy.
Temperature Guide
Wash Water Temperature
Hot
Warm
Cold
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), detergents do not dissolve well.
Soils may be difficult to remove.

Modifiers

Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels
Bright colors
Colors that bleed or fade