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CYCLE GUIDE — STANDARD CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display.
Settings and options shown in
bold
are default settings for that cycle.
For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Normally soiled cottons, Normal Hot
Extra High
Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse This cycle combines medium-speed
linens, sheets, and Warm/Warm High Heavy Steam for Stains tumbling and an extra high-speed
mixed garment loads Warm Medium Normal Max Extract
™
spin. This cycle is designed to
Cool None Light Pretreat provide the most energy efficiency.
Cold Fresh Hold ®
Delay Start
Sturdy colorfast Heavy Steam Sanitize
†
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse High-speed tumbling and an
fabrics and heavily Duty Hot High Heavy Steam for Stains extra high-speed final spin help
soiled garments, Warm/Warm Medium Normal Max Extract ™ provide optimal cleaning and
towels, and jeans Warm Low Light Pretreat reduce drying times.
Cool Extra Low Fresh Hold
®
Cold None Delay Start
Heavily soiled white Whites Steam Sanitize †
Extra High
Extra Heavy
Extra
/Ultra Rinse Hot wash temperatures ensure
fabrics and garments Hot High Heavy Steam for Stains liquid chlorine bleach action.
Warm/Warm Medium Normal Max Extract
™
An Extra Rinse helps remove
Warm Low Light Pretreat any bleach residue in clothes.
Cool Extra Low Fresh Hold ® Ultra and Normal rinse settings
Cold None Delay Start are also available as options.
Heavily soiled Power Wash Steam Sanitize
†
Extra High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse Features an extended wash time
durable fabrics, Hot High Heavy Steam for Stains to help remove tough stains.
overalls, coveralls, Warm/Warm Medium Normal Max Extract ™ Steam for Stains is automatically
sweatshirts, pants, and Warm Low Light Pretreat added for extra cleaning power.
outdoor garments None Fresh Hold
®
Delay Start
Lightly-soiled shirts, Wrinkle Hot Medium Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse This cycle combines low-speed
blouses, trousers, Control Warm Low Heavy Steam for Stains tumbling and low-speed spin
pants and dresses Cool Extra Low Normal Max Extract
™
for gentle fabric care and reduced
Cold None Light Pretreat wrinkling.
Fresh Hold ®
Delay Start
Blankets, comforters Bedding Sanitize
†
High Extra Heavy Extra/Ultra Rinse Uses an initial soak to completely
Hot Medium Heavy Steam for Stains saturate the load, followed by
Warm/Warm Low Normal Pretreat medium wash speeds and a
Warm Extra Low Light Fresh Hold
®
medium-speed spin to maintain
Cool None Delay Start load balance.
Cold
Sturdy garments and Allergen †† Steam Sanitize †
Extra High Extra Heavy
Extra/Ultra Rinse Uses more water to flush out
household items Hot High Heavy Steam for Stains allergens such as dust mites
exposed to possible Medium Normal Max Extract
™
and pet dander from
allergens Light Pretreat normally-soiled items.
Fresh Hold ®
Delay Start
Sheer fabrics, Delicate Warm/Warm Extra High Normal Extra/Ultra Rinse This cycle combines low-speed
lingerie, sweaters, Warm High Light Fresh Hold
®
tumbling and low-speed spin
and silks Cool Medium Delay Start for gentle fabric care and reduced
Cold Low wrinkling.
Extra Low
None
Model: MHW9000**
*All rinses are cold, except Warm/Warm, which has a warm wash and a warm rinse.
††
Allergen
Allergen cycle certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization.
The certification verified that this cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0% and maintained the water
temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the allergen cycle has been designed to meet the requirements
of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance effectiveness.
†
Sanitize option
This washer has a Sanitize option that is certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and
certification organization. The certification verifies that this option eliminates 99.9% of bacteria typically found on
clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the option is complete.
Only the Sanitize option has been designed to meet the r equirements of NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of
Residential and Commercial, family sized clothes washer.
Use the Sanitize option to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This option combines a super hot water temperature 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 option.
Items to wash
using default
cycle settings:
Cycle: Wash
Temperature:*
Spin
Speed:
Soil
Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details: