Controls at a glance, Select a cycle, Step 5 – Maytag MAV-31 User Manual
Page 6: Permanent press cycle, Continued) soak only (select models), Quick wash (select models), Regular cycle

Select a Cycle
Press the control dial in and turn in either direction to
the desired cycle. Pull the dial out to start the washer.
Note: All wash times are approximate.
Step 5
Permanent Press Cycle
Permanent Press cycle is designed to clean dress shirts,
dress pants, business casual and poly/cotton to reduce
wrinkling.
PREWASH (select models): 27 minutes of wash time.
HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash time.
Delicate or Permanent Press fabrics may be washed
using the following settings:
NORMAL: 15 minutes of wash time. (This is the recom-
mended setting for most loads.)
LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time.
HANDWASH (select models): 6 minutes of wash time.
EXTRA LIGHT (select models): 6 minutes of wash
time.
EXTRA HEAVY: 27 minutes of
wash time.
HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash time.
NORMAL: 15 minutes of wash
time.
LIGHT: 9 minutes of wash time.
The Light Cycle is appropriate for
most loads.
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Controls at a Glance
(continued)
Soak Only (select models):
Provides 3 minutes of agitation and
then soak. Avoid extended soaking
– soak for 30 minutes or less.
The
control dial must be manually
advanced to a spin setting to spin
and drain the water.
Quick Wash (select models):
This cycle is intended to refresh cloth-
ing. Quick Wash should only be used
for small loads with little or no soil
and a minimal water level. Use no
more than a teaspoon of detergent.
Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle is designed to clean underwear, T-
shirts and other cotton sturdy items like towels,
sheets, jeans, etc.
PREWASH (select models): 33 minutes of wash
time.
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