Maytag NTW4615EW - 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 are shown in
Bold. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
*All rinses are cold.
Large items such
as sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable rugs
Bulky Items Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Light 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.
Casual and mixed
loads, jeans, towels,
sturdy fabrics
Deep Water
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Medium 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.
Cottons, linens,
and mixed garment
loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Heavy Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads.
Bright or darkly
colored cottons,
linens, casual
and mixed loads
Cold Wash Cold Heavy 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.
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm
press, linens,
synthetics
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Medium 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,
lingerie, washable
wools
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Light 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.
Hand-washed
garments or
dripping wet items
Drain/
Spin
N/A Heavy 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.
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
Rinse/
Spin
Cold rinse only Heavy 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.
No clothes in
washer
Clean Washer
with affresh ®
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Light 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.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash
Temperature*:
Soil
Level:
Cycle Details: