Maytag MVWX600BW - Manuel (Page 6)

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CYCLE GUIDE
Settings 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.
NOTE: If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select the Timed Dispensers Fabric Softener option.
*All rinses are cold.
**Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
Overly soiled garments,
items that need
additional cleaning
effort
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.
Casual and mixed loads,
jeans, towels, sturdy
fabrics
Deep Water Wash Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Provides additional water and alternating wash action for heavily soiled
mixed loads. 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 such as jackets and small comforters.
The washer will fill with enough water to wet down the load before the
wash portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than
other cycles.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads.
This cycle uses spray rinses.
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 colored
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.
Heavily soiled, colorfast
fabrics
Sanitize with Oxi Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria when used in conjunction
with the Timed Dispensers Oxi option. Preset cycle setting must be used
to achieve the proper sanitization. Be sure to add an Oxi product to the
Liquid Chlorine Bleach dispenser.
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
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
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 the Clean Washer with affresh ® cycle. Use this cycle 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. After time has expired, water
will drain, but the washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*:
Spin
Speed**: Cycle Details: