Maytag MVWB880BW - 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 that best fits the load
being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
* Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature.
** Not all models default to the same Soil Level setting. Some models will default to Medium on this cycle.
*** Not all models default to the same Soil Level setting. Some models will default to Heavy on this cycle.
Items to wash: Cycle:
Wash
Temp*:
Spin
Speed: Soil Level:
Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Cottons,
linens, and
mixed garment
loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Max Extract
Medium
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy**
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons
and mixed fabric loads. This cycle
combines high-speed wash action
and medium-speed spin.
Sturdy fabrics,
dark colors that
bleed or fade
Cold Wash Cold Max Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Use this cycle for sturdy garments with
dark or bright colors that could bleed or
fade in a warmer wash cycle. This cycle is
a good choice for washing new garments
that may shrink or fade in their first wash.
Normally
soiled sheets,
pillowcases,
light blankets,
or throws
Sheets Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Max Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
The wash action of this cycle is designed
to keep large items from tangling and
balling up.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, it is
recommended to load garments in loose
heaps evenly around the washplate.
Towels and
terrycloth items,
lightly soiled,
colored clothing
Colors/
Towels
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Max Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
This cycle is also a good choice for
garments with a wrinkle-free finish. This
cycle uses medium-speed wash action
and medium-speed spin.
Lightly soiled
garments
Rapid
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Max Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly
soiled loads that are needed in a hurry.
This short cycle combines high-speed
wash action and high-speed spin for the
optimal cleaning and shortened dry times.
Machine-wash
silks, hand-wash
fabrics, and wool
Delicate
(Handwash)
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
This cycle combines low-speed wash
and low-speed spin action to clean items
labeled as “Machine Washable” on the
garment care label.
Large items
such as sleeping
bags, blankets,
small comforters,
and jackets
Bulky Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
This cycle starts with a soak to thoroughly
saturate your large load. This is followed
by medium wash action and medium spin
speeds to maintain load balance.
IMPORTANT: When washing
waterproof/water-resistant items such
as plastic lined mattress pads, shower
curtains, tarps, jackets, or sleeping bags,
select the lowest spin speed setting
available for the cycle and washer model
being used.
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items
Heavy
Duty
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Max Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy***
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or
sturdy cotton items. Cycle combines
high-speed wash action and high-speed
spin.
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Power
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy***
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
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.