Maytag BRAVOS XL, Use And Care Manual

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Dispensers
High Efficiency “HE” detergent dispenser
Add liquid or powdered HE detergent product
to this dispenser for your main wash cycle.
Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
This dispenser holds up to 3/4 cup (180 mL) liquid
chlorine bleach. The bleach will be automatically
diluted and dispensed at the optimum time during
the wash cycle. This dispenser cannot dilute
powdered bleach. Use the liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser for liquid chlorine bleach, color-safe bleach,
or Oxi product laundry boosters. If using an Oxi
product, be sure to select the Oxi Treat Stains
button. Do not use Oxi products in the same
cycle as liquid chlorine bleach.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
Pour measured liquid fabric softener into
the liquid fabric softener dispenser, if desired.
It will dispense automatically at the optimum
time when the Fabric Softener option is selected.
• Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
• Do not overfill. Do not dilute. The dispenser holds
3 oz (94 mL), or a capful of fabric softener.
A
B
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
C
A
C
B
• Fabric softener is dispensed in a deep rinse when the Fabric
Softener option is selected. If Extra Rinse is selected, the fabric
softener will be dispensed during the final rinse.
• Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer.
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
• Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.
• At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left
in the dispenser. This is normal.
CYCLE GUIDE
Items to wash: Cycle:
Wash*
Temperature:
Spin
Speed:
Soil
Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Settings and options 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.
Cottons,
linens, and
mixed garment
loads
Normal Max
Extract
Medium
No Spin
Use this cycle for normally soiled
cottons and mixed fabric loads. This
cycle combines high-speed wash
action and medium-speed spin.
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Normally
soiled sheets,
pillowcases,
light blankets,
or throws
Sheets
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
The wash action of this cycle is
designed to keep large garments from
tangling and balling up.
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
load garments in loose heaps evenly
around the washplate. Do not load
garments directly over the center of
the washplate.
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Sturdy fabrics,
dark colors that
bleed or fade
Cold Wash Use this cycle for sturdy garments with
dark or bright colors that could bleed
or fade in a warmer wash cycle. This
cycle is a good choice for washing new
garments that may shrink or fade
in their first wash.
Cold
Eco Cold
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
*
Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature.