Cycle Guide - Maytag MHW3000BW Use And Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best
fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
NOTES:
Not all cycles, temperatures, and options are available on all models.
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All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
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Not all temperatures, spin speeds, or soil levels are labeled on the control panel.
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Items to wash
Cycle:
using default
cycle settings:
Normally soiled cottons, Normal
linens, sheets, and
mixed garment loads
Bright or darkly
colored cottons, Wash
linens, casual and mixed
loads
Lightly soiled shirts, Wrinkle
blouses, trousers, pants Control
and dresses
Sheer fabrics, lingerie, Delicates
sweaters, and lightly-
soiled shirts, blouses,
trousers, pants, and
skirts
No clothes in washer Clean Washer
with affresh
Wet load of clothes
& Spin
Swimwear, items that
need rinsing
& Spin
Extra Rinse
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely.
For best results, avoid packing tightly.
Wash
Temperature:
Hot
Warm
Cold
Cold
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
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Drain
N/A
Hot
Drain
Warm
Cold
with
Spin Soil
Speed: Level:
Heavy
Extra High
Normal
Med
Light
Heavy
Extra High
Normal
Med
Light
Extra High Heavy
Med Normal
Light
Low
Extra High Heavy
Med Normal
Low Light
N/A
Extra High
Med
Low
Heavy
Extra High
Normal
Med
Light
Low
Cycle Details:
Available
Options:
Fresh Spin This cycle combines medium-speed
™
Extra Rinse tumbling and an extra-high-speed
Delay Start spin. This cycle is designed to
provide the most energy efficiency.
Fresh Spin This cycle uses a concentrated
™
Extra Rinse detergent solution along with cold
Delay Start water throughout the cycle to gently
lift out stains and care for fabrics.
Fresh Spin ™ This cycle combines low-speed
Extra Rinse tumbling and low-speed spin for
Delay Start gentle fabric care and reduced
wrinkling.
Fresh Spin This cycle combines low-speed
™
Extra Rinse tumbling and low-speed spin for
Delay Start gentle fabric care and reduced
wrinkling.
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
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 with an empty wash tub.
See "Washer Care" in "Washer
Maintenance. "
Fresh Spin
™ Use Drain & Spin to remove excess
Delay Start water from the load. Spin speed can
be set to a lower setting.
Fresh Spin Select Drain & Spin; then select
™
Extra Rinse to add water. The
Delay Start
cycle includes an extra-high-speed
spin. For some fabrics, you may
wish to set the spin speed to a
lower setting.
washer
®
cycle. Use this
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