Maytag MVWC215EW - Manuel (Page 6)

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CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance in bold.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Power
Wash®
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level
sensing process may take longer for some items than for
others because they will absorb more water than other fabric
types.
Large items such as
sheets, sleeping bags,
small comforters,
jackets, small
washable rugs
Bulky/
Sheets
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle to wash large items. The washer will fill with
enough water to wet down the load before the wash portion
of the cycle begins. This cycle uses a higher water level than
other cycles.
Casual and mixed
loads, jeans, towels,
sturdy fabrics
Deep Water
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains
and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.
Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items
than for others because they will absorb more water than
other fabric types.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed-garment loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally or lightly soiled cottons and
mixed-fabric loads.
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm press,
linens, synthetics
Wrinkle
Control
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport
shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press,
and blends.
Machine-wash silks,
handwash fabrics
Hand Wash Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.
Bright or darkly col-
ored cottons, linens,
casual and mixed
loads
Cold Wash Cold High 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.
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing
without detergent
Rinse &
Spin
Cold Rinse
Only
High Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads requiring
an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power
interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
Hand-washed
garments or dripping
wet items
Drain &
Spin
N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle
to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle
after a power failure.
No clothes in washer Clean
Washer
with
affresh ®
Hot Low 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 this cycle. Use only with an empty wash tub.
Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
No Spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set-in stains on fabrics.
The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. At the
end of the cycle, water will drain but washer will not spin.
*All rinses are cold.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*: Spin
Speed**:
Cycle Details: