Maytag MHW8630HW User Manual

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Front Load Washer Cycle Guide
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings
that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the
washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options
cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in
your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
Items to Wash: Cycle: Temperature: Spin Speed: Options: Description:
Normally soiled cottons,
linens, sheets, and
mixed-garment loads
Normal Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin.
This cycle is designed to provide the
most energy efficiency.
Sturdy colorfast fabrics,
waterproof items, and
heavily soiled garments
Heavy Duty Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-
speed final spin help provide optimal
cleaning and reduce drying times.
Heavily soiled white
fabrics and garments
Whites Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Uses a longer wash time with fast-
speed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an
extra-fast-speed spin to provide optimal
cleaning and rinsing when bleach is
used.
Sturdy towels and
washcloths
Towels Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Provides fast-speed tumbling, longer
wash time, normal rinsing, and an extra-
fast-speed spin to shorten drying time.
Large items such as
sleeping bags, small
comforters, and jackets
Bulky Items Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Use this cycle to wash large items such
as jackets and small comforters. The
washer will fill with enough water to wet
down the load before the wash portion
of the cycle begins. Do not tightly pack
basket.
Small loads of 2–4
lightly soiled garments
Quick Wash Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
For small loads (2–4 items) needed
quickly. This cycle combines high-
speed tumbling, a shortened wash time,
and an extra-high-speed spin for
reduced drying times.
Sheer fabrics, lingerie,
sweaters, and lightly
soiled shirts, blouses,
trousers, pants, and
skirts
Delicates Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
This cycle combines slow-speed
tumbling and slow-speed spin for gentle
fabric care and reduced wrinkling.
Lightly soiled shirts,
blouses, trousers,
pants, and dresses
Wrinkle
Control
Cold
Cool
Warm
Very Warm
Hot
Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and medium-speed spin for
gentle fabric care and reduced
wrinkling.
Clothing, bedding, and
towels requiring
sanitization
Sanitize Hot Off
Slow
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Steam**
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
This cycle eliminates 99.99% of the
most common bacteria found in clothes,
sheets, and towels. The extra-hot wash
temperature ensures sanitization.
Check recommended wash
temperature of your items. Bacteria
tested were K. pneumonia, P.
aureginosa, and S. aureus.
Bright or darkly colored
casual and mixed loads
Colors Cold Off
Medium
Medium Fast
Fast
Extra Rinse
Fresh Hold
®
/
Fresh Spin
™
Extra Power
Cold water with an additional wash
action gently lifts stains while caring for
fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as
desired, but must use only cold water
settings.

Maytag MHW8630HW Specifications

General

Style	front load
Color	white
Washer Capacity	5 cu. ft.
Max Spin Speed	1, 160
Spin Speeds	5
Number of Cycles	14
Cycle Selections	normal; heavy duty; whites; towels; bulky items; delicates; quick wash; wrinkle control; drain & spin; clean washer with affresh; colors; sanitize; overnight wash & dry (12hr); custom cycle
Options	steam clean; delay wash; remote enable; extra power /boost option
Temperature Settings	5
Temperature Selections	cold; cool; warm; hot; extra hot
Soil Levels	4; extra heavy; normal; heavy; light
Internal Heater	yes
Control Panel	knobs
Steam	yes
Add Wash	yes
Soak Settings	no
Remote Control	yes
Wi-Fi	yes
Electrical Requirements	120v/60hz
Voltage	120 volts
Current	20; 15- or 20- a

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	32 15/16 inch
Height	38 5/8 inch
Width	27 inch
Net Weight	230 lbs.

Summary

Front Load Washer Cycle Guide

Normal Cycle

Combines medium-speed tumbling and extra-high-speed spin for optimal energy efficiency.

Heavy Duty Cycle

Features fast tumbling and extra-fast spin for optimal cleaning and reduced drying times.

Whites Cycle

Uses longer wash time, extra rinsing, and extra-fast spin for optimal cleaning and rinsing with bleach.

Towels Cycle

Provides fast tumbling, longer wash, normal rinsing, and extra-fast spin to shorten drying time.

Bulky Items Cycle

For large items like sleeping bags, small comforters. Wets load before wash portion begins.

Quick Wash Cycle

For small loads (2-4 items) needed quickly. Combines high-speed tumbling and extra-high spin.

Delicates Cycle

Combines slow-speed tumbling and slow-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling.

Wrinkle Control Cycle

Combines low-speed tumbling and medium-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling.

Sanitize Cycle

Eliminates 99.99% of common bacteria with an extra-hot wash temperature for sanitization.

Colors Cycle

Cold water wash action gently lifts stains while caring for fabrics. Must use cold water settings.

Overnight Wash & Dry Cycle

Short wash cycle with extra-high-speed spin, intermittent tumbling, and fan activation.

Drain & Spin Cycle

Use to remove excess water from the load. Spin speed can be adjusted to a lower setting.

Clean Washer with Affresh Cycle

Use every 30 washes to keep washer fresh and clean using a higher water level.

General Safety Warnings

Fire Hazard

Never place items dampened with gasoline or flammable fluids. Do not dry items with any type of oil on them.