Maytag YMHWE201 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Items to wash
using default cycle
settings:
Cycle: Wash
Temp.*:
Spin
Speed:
Soil
Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
CYCLE GUIDE — STANDARD CYCLES
* All temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
1 Setting on YMHWE301** model. See “Control Panel and Features” for additional information.
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.
For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Allergen
†
Power Wash
Sturdy garments
and household items
exposed to possible
allergens
Hot
Warm
1
Cold 1
Ex High
High
Medium
Low
Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
1
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Uses more water to flush out allergens
such as dust mites and pet dander from
normally-soiled items.
Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Prewash
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Hot
Warm
Cold
High
Medium
Low
Overly soiled
garments, items
that need additional
cleaning effort
This cycle combines high and medium
tumbling action, with High spin speed
and additional water in last rinse to flush
excess dirt from the load. For better
results, use this cycle combined with
Ex Heavy 1 or Heavy Soil Level.
Cold Wash Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Prewash
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Cold Ex High
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Bright and dark color
garments
This cycle combines concentrated
fast-speed tumbling followed by
medium-speed wash and provides
optimal cleaning while saving hot water.
Heavy Duty
Comforters
Normal
Rapid Wash
Delicate
Silk
Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
Normal
Light
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Prewash
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Sanitize ††
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Prewash
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Prewash
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Ex Hot
1
Hot
Warm
Cold
Ex High
High
Medium
Low
Hot
Warm
Cold
Ex High
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Hot
Warm
Cold
Ex High
High
Medium
Hot
Warm
Cold
Ex High
High
Medium
Low
Warm
Cold
Medium
Low
Warm
Cold
Low
No Spin
Sturdy colorfast fabrics
and heavily soiled
garments, towels, and
jeans
Normally soiled
blankets and
comforters
Normally soiled
cottons, linens,
sheets, and mixed
garment loads
Small loads of 3-5
lightly soiled
garments
Sheer fabrics,
lingerie, sweaters,
and special care
items marked “Hand
Washable”
Silk or ultra delicate
fabrics labeled as
machine washable
This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling, longer wash time, and extra
high-speed spin to shorten drying
times. It is designed for medium and
large loads.
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.
This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and extra high-speed spin,
and a load cooling process to reduce
wrinkling.
This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling, a shortened wash time,
and extra high-speed spin to reduce
drying time.
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin for
gentle fabric.
This cycle gently tumbles and drains
with the lowest spinning to gently clean
garments and minimize wrinkling.
Whites Heavily soiled white
fabrics and garments
Ex Hot
1
Hot
Warm
Cold
Ex High
High
Medium
Low
Ex Heavy
1
Heavy
Normal
Light
Delay Start
2nd Rinse
Prewash
Cycle Signal
Fresh Spin™
Sanitize ††
This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling and extra high-speed spin to
shorten drying time. It can be used with
medium and large loads. Includes 2nd
Rinse option.
†
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 requirements 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.
Model: YMHWE301**
Models: YMHWE201** and YMHWE251**
†
Allergen cycle removes more than 95.0% of common allergens based on independent 3rd party laboratory testing.