Maytag bravos w10092824a User Manual

6.  Close the washer lid.
7.  Select a Wash Cycle. See “Cycles.”
8.  Select the desired Modifiers. See “Modifiers.”
9.  Select an Option, if desired. See “Options.” Select Fabric 

Softener or Extra Rinse option if you are using liquid fabric 

softener.

10. Select Delay Start, if desired. See “Delay Start” in the 

“Modifiers” section.

11. Press START/PAUSE. The wash cycle begins, and the display 

shows the estimated remaining time. The lid will lock.

NOTE: If you do not press Start/Pause within 5 minutes of 

pressing Power/Cancel, the washer automatically shuts off.

Turn the knob to choose the correct wash cycle for the type of 

fabrics you are washing. When the knob points to a cycle, the  

cycle and Start/Pause indicator lights will blink. If the default 

settings for the Modifiers and Options are acceptable, you may 

press Start/Pause to begin the wash cycle.

For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended 

fabric care settings for each cycle.

1.  Press POWER/CANCEL.
2.   Select the cycle you want by turning the knob. The preset cycle 

settings will be displayed (see following chart).

NOTE: The preset times may vary slightly depending on your 

model.

3.  Press START/PAUSE. The wash cycle will begin. 

0:52

Extra Heavy

Warm/Cold

1:19

Extra Heavy

Hot/Cold

0:52

Heavy

Warm/Cold

0:49

Heavy

Warm/Cold

0:41

Heavy

Warm/Cold

1:09

Extra Heavy

Hot/Cold

0:45

Heavy

Warm/Cold

0:33

Light

Warm/Warm

0:36

Light

Cool/Cold

1:02

Not  

applicable

Not 

applicable

0:31

Light

Cool/Cold

0:24

Not  

applicable

Cool/Cold

0:13

Not  

applicable

Not 

applicable

 

*These times are for reference only and may not match your model 

exactly.

**Cycle time in hours and minutes will appear in the display 

while you are making selections. The total cycle time will appear, 

including an estimated time for drain and fill times, once Start/

Pause is pressed.

NOTE: Load only to the top of the basket. Overloading can cause 

poor cleaning. See “Starting Your Washer.”

IMPORTANT: When washing waterproof/water-resistant items such 

as plastic lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarps, jackets, or 

sleeping bags, select the lowest spin speed setting available for the 

cycle and washer model being used.

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy cotton items. Cycle 

combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin. A Water 

Save Spray Rinse is a preset cycle setting for this cycle.

This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at the 

proper time for improved whitening of your heavily soiled white 

fabrics. This cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-

speed spin speed. For maximum soil and stain removal, liquid 

chlorine bleach can be used in the liquid bleach dispenser. This 

cycle can also be used for sturdy color fabrics such as towels 

without liquid chlorine bleach.

Use this cycle to wash large items such as comforters, sleeping 

bags, and blankets. 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.

Use this cycle for sheets, pillowcases, and light blankets or throws. 

The wash action of this cycle is designed to keep large items from 

tangling and balling up.

IMPORTANT: For best performance, drop items in loose heaps 

evenly around the basket wall. Do not load items directly on the 

impeller for this cycle.

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

This cycle combines high-speed wash action and medium-speed 

spin. A Water Save Spray Rinse is a preset cycle setting for this 

cycle.

When washing waterproof/water-resistant items such as plastic 

lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarps, jackets, or sleeping 

bags, select the lowest spin speed setting available for the cycle 

and washer model being used.