Maytag BRAVOS XL, Use And Care Manual

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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.
Towels
and terrycloth
garments,
lightly soiled,
colored clothing
Colors/
Towels
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
This cycle is also a good choice for
garments with a wrinkle-free finish. This
cycle uses medium-speed wash action
and medium-speed spin.
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Performance and
athletic wear
Active
Wear
This cycle uses extra water for wash
and an Extra Rinse for thorough
cleaning. Oxi dispense is defaulted
on this cycle, but may be deselected
if not needed.
Lightly soiled
garments
Rapid
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly
soiled loads that are needed in a hurry.
This short cycle combines high-speed
wash action and high-speed spin for
the optimal cleaning and shortened dry
times.
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Machine-wash
silks, hand-wash
fabrics and wool
Delicate
(Handwash)
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Medium
Low
No Spin
This cycle combines low-speed wash
and low-speed spin action to clean
garments labeled as “Machine
Washable” on the garment care label.
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
*
Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature.
Large items
such as sleeping
bags, blankets,
small comforters,
and jackets
Bulky
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
This cycle starts with a soak to
thoroughly saturate your large load.
This is followed by medium wash action
and medium spin speeds to maintain
load balance.
IMPORTANT:
When washing
waterproof/water-resistant items such
as plastic lined mattress pads, shower
curtains, tarps, jackets, or sleeping
bags, select the lowest spin speed
setting available for the cycle and
washer model being used.
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast
garments
Heavy
Duty
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or
sturdy cotton garments. Cycle combines
high-speed wash action and high-speed
spin.
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Heavily soiled
white fabrics
Whites Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
This cycle introduces liquid chlorine
bleach to the load at the proper time
for improved whitening of your heavily
soiled white fabrics. This cycle combines
high-speed wash action and high-speed
spin speed. For maximum soil and stain
removal, use the liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser for liquid chlorine bleach,
color-safe bleach, or Oxi product laundry
boosters. This cycle can also be used
for sturdy color fabrics, such as towels
without liquid chlorine bleach.
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Power
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Eco Cold
Max
Extract
Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Use this cycle for extremely soiled
garments and household items that
need additional cleaning power. This
cycle combines high-speed wash action,
medium-speed spin, and a deep rinse
to flush excess dirt from the load.
Clean Boost
Extra Rinse
Water Save
Spray Rinse
Fabric Softener
Oxi Treat Stains