Maytag MHW5100DW - Manuel (Page 6)

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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:
n Not all cycles, temperatures, and options are available on all models.
n
All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
n
Not all temperatures, spin speeds, or soil levels are labeled on the control panel.
continued on next page Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for
each cycle.
Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than ¼ full.
Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.
Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full.
Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes
can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly.
Cycle: Wash
Temperature:
Spin
Speed:
Soil
Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Items to wash
using default
cycle settings:
Normally soiled
cottons, linens,
sheets, and
mixed garment loads
Bright or darkly
colored cottons,
linens, casual and
mixed loads
Sheer fabrics, lingerie,
sweaters, and lightly-
soiled shirts, blouses,
trousers, pants, and
skirts
This cycle combines medium-
speed tumbling and an extra-
high-speed spin. This cycle is
designed to provide the most
energy efficiency.
This cycle uses a concentrated
detergent solution along with
cold water throughout the cycle
to gently lift out stains and care
for fabrics.
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin for
gentle fabric care and reduced
wrinkling.
Normal
Delicates
Heavy
Normal
Light
Heavy
Normal
Light
Extra Rinse
Delay Start
Extra Rinse
Delay Start
Extra Rinse
Delay Start
Heavy
Normal
Light
Hot
Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
Cold Extra High
Med
Extra High
Med
Extra High
Med
Low
Cold
Wash
No clothes in washer 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.”
IMPORTANT: 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.
See “Washer Care” in “Washer
Maintenance.”
Clean
Washer with
affresh ®
Wet load of clothes
Use Drain & Spin to remove
excess water from the load.
Spin speed can be set to a
lower setting.
Drain
& Spin
N/A N/A Delay Start Extra High
Med
Low
Swimwear, items that
need rinsing
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.
Heavy
Normal
Light
Delay Start Hot
Warm
Cold
Extra High
Med
Low
Drain
& Spin
with
Extra Rinse
Delay Start