Maytag Atlantis MAV8551AWW User Manual page 6

Controls at a Glance
Step 4
Select a Cycle
Press the control dial in and turn in either direction to
the desired cycle. Pull the dial out to start the washer.
Note: All wash times are approximate.
Soak Only
(select models)
Provides 3 minutes of agitation and
then soak. Avoid extended soaking
– soak for 30 minutes or less. The
control dial must be manually
advanced to a spin setting to spin
and drain the water.
Permanent Press Cycle
Permanent Press cycle is designed to clean dress shirts,
dress pants, business casual and poly/cotton to reduce
wrinkling.
PRESOAK (select models): The washer will agitate
for 3 minutes, soak for 6 minutes and then automatical-
ly proceed into the next cycle.
PREWASH (select models): 27 minutes of wash time.
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Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle is designed to clean underwear, T-
shirts and other cotton sturdy items like towels,
sheets, jeans, etc.
PRESOAK (select models): The washer will agi-
tate for 3 minutes, soak for 6 minutes and then
automatically proceed into the next cycle.
PREWASH (select models): 33
minutes of wash time.
EXTRA HEAVY: 27 minutes of
wash time.
HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash time.
Cottons or regular fabrics may be
washed using the following set-
tings:
NORMAL: 15 minutes of wash
time.
LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time.
The Light Cycle is appropriate for
most loads.
Quick Wash
This cycle is designed to refresh
clothing. QUICK WASH should only
be used for small loads with little to
no soil and minimal water level. Use
no more than a teaspoon of deter-
gent.
HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash time.
Delicate or Permanent Press fabrics may be washed
using the following settings:
NORMAL: 15 minutes of wash time. (This is the recom-
mended setting for most loads.)
LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time.
HANDWASH (select models): 6 minutes of wash time.
:
(select models)