Maytag MHWE450WW Washer User Manual


 
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Delicate
Use this cycle to wash no-iron fabrics and garments labeled “Permanent Press” or “Wrinkle
Free” or that indicate using a “Gentle” cycle on the care label. This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin to help reduce wrinkling.
Quick Wash
Use this cycle to wash small loads of lightly soiled garments that are needed in a hurry. This
cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and extra high speed spin to
shorten drying time.
Sanitary
Cycles certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification
organization are those with the sanitize temperature selection available. The certification
verified that these cycles reduce 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding,
and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after
the cycle is complete.
Certified to Sanitize
Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This cycle combines a super hot water
temperature and fast-speed tumbling to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is
recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper
performance during this cycle. Extra high speed spin helps shorten drying time. Only Sanitary
cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for Sanitizing
Efficacy.
Power Wash
Use this cycle to wash small loads of heavily soiled work wear such as, overalls, coveralls,
sweatshirts, pants, and outdoor garments. This cycle combines warm water temperature,
optimal rinses, and a longer cycle time to help ensure the removal of all soil and stains from
your laundry.
Clean Washer with AFFRESH™
Use this cycle once a month to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses
a higher water level in combination with AFFRESH
TM
washer cleaner or bleach and steam, to
thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See
Cleaning Your Washer in the Washer Care section.
IMPORTANT: Do
not place garments in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle.
Rinse & Spin
Use this cycle to get a rinse and spin only. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling and extra
high speed spin. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you want
from the Spin Speed modifier.
A Rinse & Spin cycle is
useful for:
Loads that need rinsing only, like swimsuits.
NOTE: F
or more delicate loads, when using a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse swimwear,
change the Speed Spin Modifier setting to Medium or Low to avoid fabric stress.
Adding fabric softener to a load.
Drain & Spin
Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your wash load. The spin speed is
preset to extra high. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you want
from the Spin Speed modifier.
NOTE: Lo
ads of synthetics, delicate fabrics, hand washables, and washable woolens should
be drained with no spin or low spin speed to avoid fabric stress.
Preset cycle settings
Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed. The
preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart.
Cycles Soil Level
(cycle time)
Water Temp
Spin Speed
Whitest Whites Normal
(1:20)
Hot/Cold Extra High
Heavy Duty Heavy
(1:20)
Warm/Cold Extra High
Normal/Casual Normal
(0:50)
Warm/Cold High
Delicate Normal
(0:40)
Cold/Cold Low
Quick Wash
(2-3 Items)
Light
(0:30)
Warm/Cold Extra High
Sanitary Normal
(1:50)
Hot/Cold High
Power Wash Heavy
(1:55)
Hot/Cold Extra High
Clean Washer
with
AFFRESH™
N/A
(1:05)
N/A
N/A
Rinse & Spin N/A
(0:20)
Cold/Cold Extra High
Drain & Spin N/A
(0:11)
N/A Extra High
To change the preset cycle settings
Press the selector of each setting unt
il the desired setting illuminates.
Normal Washer Sounds
As with any new product, you will hear sounds that you are not accustomed to. You may hear
various sounds when the door is locked and unlocked, and during the washing, rinsing, and
spinning process. Between changes in wash actions, there will be momentary pauses. You
will hear water spraying and splashing during the wash and rinse cycles. These new sounds
and pauses are part of normal washer operation.