Maytag MAV9557EWW - Manual (Page 6)

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 4
Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle is designed to clean underwear, T-
shirts and other cotton sturdy items like towels,
sheets, jeans, etc.
PRESOAK (select models): The washer will agi-
tate for 3 minutes, soak for 6 minutes and then
automatically proceed into the next cycle.
Permanent Press Cycle
Permanent Press cycle is designed to clean dress shirts,
dress pants, business casual and poly/cotton to reduce
wrinkling.
PRESOAK (select models): The washer will agitate
for 3 minutes, soak for 6 minutes and then automatical-
ly proceed into the next cycle.
PREWASH: 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.
Soak Only: 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: This cycle is design-
ed to refresh clothing. Quick Wash
should only be used for small loads
with little to no soil and minimal
water level. Use no more than a tea-
spoon of detergent.
PREWASH (select models): 33
minutes of wash time.
EXTRA HEAVY: 27 minutes of
wash time.
HEAVY: 21 minutes of wash time.
Cottons or regular fabrics may be
washed using the following set-
tings:
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)
Changes in wash speed are normal. Occasional pauses up
to 3 minutes in length are normal.