Maytag MHW7000A Use & Care Manual page 8

CYCLE GUIDE
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best
fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
NOTES:
Not all cycles and options are available on all models
All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
Not all temperatures or spin speeds are labeled on the control panel.
Items to wash
Cycle:
using default
cycle settings:
Wet load of clothes
Drain
& Spin
Swimwear, items that
Drain
need rinsing
& Spin
with
Extra Rinse
Clothing, bedding Sanitize
and towels requiring
sanitization
Sturdy garments Allergen
and household items
exposed to possible
allergens
2-4 lightly soiled Overnight
synthetic garments, Wash & Dry
athletic uniforms, or
workout wear
Heavily soiled fabrics Power
Wash
* Steam for Stains option is only available when warm, hot or extra hot water temperature is selected.
Models: MHW7000A*, MHW6000A*
† Sanitize
This washer has a Sanitize Cycle that is certified by NSF International, an independent, third-party testing and certification
organization. The certification verifies that the Sanitize Cycle eliminates 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding,
and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.
Use the Sanitize Cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This combines an extra-high 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 cycle.
Only the Sanitize Cycle selected has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance
of Residential and Commercial, family-sized clothes washer.
†† 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.
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Wash Spin
Temperature:
Speed:
N/A Max Extract
High
Med
Low
None
Cold
Max Extract
High
Med
Low
None
†
Extra Hot Max Extract
High
Med
Low
None
††
Extra Hot
Max Extract
Hot
High
Med
Extra Hot
Max Extract
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Hot
Max Extract
Hot
High
Warm
Med
Cool
Low
Cold
None
Soil
Available
Level:
Options:
™ N/A ®
Fresh Hold /
™
Fresh Spin
Delay Start
Extra Heavy
™ Fresh Hold ® /
Med
Fresh Spin ™
Light
Delay Start
™ Extra Heavy Steam for Stains*
®
Med Fresh Hold /
™
Light Fresh Spin
Extra Rinse
Delay Start
™ Extra Heavy Steam for Stains*
Med Fresh Hold ® /
Light Fresh Spin ™
Extra Rinse
Delay Start
™ Extra Heavy Steam for Stains*
®
Med Fresh Hold
Light Extra Rinse
Delay Start
™ Steam for Stains*
Extra Heavy
Fresh Hold ® /
Med
Fresh Spin ™
Light
Extra Rinse
Delay Start
Cycle Details:
Use Drain & Spin to remove excess
water from the load. Spin speed can
be set to a lower setting.
Select Drain & Spin; then select
Extra Rinse to add water. The
cycle includes an extra-high-speed
spin. For some fabrics, you may
wish to set the spin speed to a
lower setting.
Using the highest wash temperature
available ensures sanitization.
Check recommended wash
termperature of your items.
Uses more water to flush out
allergens such as dust mites
and pet dander from normally-
soiled items.
This short wash cycle has an
extra-high-speed spin followed
by inermitent tumbling and fan
activation to circulate air through
the clothes.
Use this cycle for extremely soiled
garments and household items that
need additional cleaning power. This
cycle combines high-speed wash
action, medium-speed spin, and a
deep rinse to flush excess dirt from
the load.