Maytag MVW6500MW - User Manual

This washing machine user manual provides essential guidelines for selecting optimal wash cycles based on fabric type, ensuring proper care and maintenance. The document covers key topics like fabric sorting, temperature recommendations, cycle durations, and safety warnings–such as fire hazards from flammable liquids–to help users achieve the best results while protecting their clothes. It also includes detailed program options (e.g., Normal, Delicates, Bulky Items) with tailored settings for different laundry types, ensuring efficient cleaning without damaging garments.

Page 1 – Top Load Washer Cycle Guide by Fabric Type
Page 2 – Washing Machine Cycle Settings
Page 3 – Safety Warnings and Laundry Preparation
Page 4 – Top-Loading Wash Programs Details
Page 5 – Specific Wash Program Details
Page 6 – Recommended Wash Programs by Item Type
Page 7 – Fabric Sorting and Damage Prevention
Page 8 – Cycle Selection Parameters
Page 9 – Specific Cycle Details
Page 10 – Recommended Wash Cycles by Clothing Category
Page 11 – Maytag Safety and Preparation Instructions

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Top

Load

Washer

Cycle

Guide

Settings

shown

are

selectable

for

that

cycle.

Factory

default

settings

are

shown

Bold.

you

change

the

default

settings

and

start

cycle

the

washer

will

remember

your

setting

selections

and

will

display

them

for

the

cycle.

For

the

best

fabric

care,

choose

the

cycle

that

best

fits

the

load

being

washed.

Not

all

cycles

and

options

are

available

all

models.

Please

refer

garment

label

instructions

for

best

care.

Items to wash:

Cycle:

Temperature*:

Available

Options

Average

Cycle

Time

(minutes)

Cycle Details:

Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment
loads.

NORMAL

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Extra Rinse

Fabric Softener

Deep Fill

Pet Pro

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons
and mixed fabric loads.

No-iron fabrics,
perm press,
synthetics.

ACTIVE-

WEAR

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Extra Rinse

Fabric Softener

Deep Fill

Pet Pro

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron
fabrics such as sports shirts, blouses,
casual business clothes, perm press, and
blends.

Machine-wash silks,
handwash fabrics.

DELICATES

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Extra Rinse

Fabric Softener

Deep Fill

Pet Pro

Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled items
indicating “Machine Washable Silks” or
“Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place
small items in mesh garment bags before
washing. This cycle uses a higher default
water level.

Large items such as
sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable
rugs.

BULKY

ITEMS

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Extra Rinse

Fabric Softener

Deep Fill†

Pet Pro

Use this cycle to wash large items such as
jackets and small comforters. This cycle
uses a higher default water level than
other cycles. The washer will completely
fill before agitation begins.

†The Deep Fill Option cannot be
deactivated when using this cycle.

Towels, jeans,
casual, and mixed
loads, Sturdy
fabrics.

TOWELS

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Extra Rinse

Fabric Softener

Deep Fill

Pet Pro

Provides additional water and alternating
wash action for heavily soiled mixed loads.
This cycle uses a higher default water
level.

Hand-washed items
or dripping wet
items, as well as
swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing
without detergent.

DRAIN &

SPIN

N/A

Extra Rinse

Deep Fill‡

‡Only available
when Extra Rinse
is selected

(Standard

Drain &

Spin)

(With Extra

Rinse)

Use this cycle for loads requiring an
additional spin-out after a cycle completes
to reduce drying times or to finish a cycle
after a power interruption. The default
cycle will only drain and spin.

This cycle can also be used to refresh a
load by adding the Extra Rinse option, the
cycle will rinse, drain, and spin. Use this
cycle with the Extra Rinse option for items
requiring rinsing without detergent such as
swimsuits.

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About this manual

Brand: Maytag
Model: MVW6500MW
Document type: User Manual
Category: Washing Machine
Language(s): English, Spanish, French
Pages: 11
File size: 446.8 KB
Format: PDF

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Summary

Page 1 - Top Load Washer Cycle Guide by Fabric Type

Guide detailing recommended washing cycles based on fabric types, including items to wash, cycle type, temperature options, average cycle time, and specific cycle details for cottons, synthetics, silks, towels, and hand-washed items.

Page 2 - Washing Machine Cycle Settings

Details appropriate settings for different laundry types, including cycle names, temperature options, average cycle times, and specific usage instructions for various laundry categories.

Page 3 - Safety Warnings and Laundry Preparation

Safety warnings regarding fire hazards from flammable liquids, guidelines for sorting and preparing laundry, recommended wash temperatures based on fabric, and instructions for manual soaking.