Maytag MVWC555DW Handbuch

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. 
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in Bold.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

NOTE: If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select the Fabric Softener-On option.
*All rinses are cold.

Sturdy fabrics, 

colorfast items, 

towels, jeans

Power Wash

®

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level 

sensing process may take longer for some items than for others 

because they will absorb more water than other fabric types.

Casual and mixed 

loads, jeans, towels, 

sturdy fabrics

Deep Water 

Wash

Hot

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High

Provides additional water and alternating wash action for 

heavily soiled mixed loads. Water-level sensing process may 

take longer for some items than for others because they will 

absorb more water than other fabric types.  

Large items such 

as sheets, sleeping 

bags, small 

comforters, jackets, 

small washable rugs

Bulky/Sheets

Hot

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Low

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, and uses 

a higher water level than other cycles.

Cottons, linens, and 

mixed item loads

Normal  

Hot

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric 

loads. 

No-iron fabrics, 

cottons, perm press, 

linens, synthetics

Wrinkle Control

Hot

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Low

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport 

shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and 

blends.

Machine-wash silks, 

handwash fabrics

Hand Wash

Hot

Warm

Cool

Tap Cold

Low

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, preset water level.

Bright or darkly 

colored cottons, 

linens, casual and 

mixed loads

Cold Wash

High

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.

Heavily soiled fabrics

Soak

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

No Spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on fabrics. 

The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After 

time has expired, water will drain, but the washer will not spin. 

Cycle is complete.

Swimsuits and items 

requiring rinsing 

without detergent

Rinse &  

Spin

Cold rinse only

High

Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring 

an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power 

interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.

Hand-washed items 

or dripping wet items

Drain &  

Spin

N/A

High

This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics 

or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain 

washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a 

power failure.

No clothes in washer

Clean Washer

with affresh

®

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Low

Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your 

washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. 

Use with affresh

®

 Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine 

bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle 

should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the 

washer during the Clean Washer with affresh

®

 cycle. Use this 

cycle with an empty wash tub.