11 Maytag Washing Machine Cycle Times Discussed (A Guide!)

Modern Maytag washers have many cycles, and the options can be overwhelming. Some take much longer than others, and so knowing the various Maytag washing machine cycle times is a good idea.

The shortest Maytag washing machine cycle, the Rinse & Spin, takes 15 – 20 minutes, while the longest cycle, the Whites Cycle, takes up to 2 hours and 50 minutes. On average, however, Maytag washing machines have a cycle time of 1– 2 hours.

Ideally, these cycle times differ because they are intended for different uses and vary depending on the preferred water temperature and choice of clothes.

For example, while a Normal cycle which averages 60 minutes, is best for normally-soiled clothes, the Heavy Duty cycle, which averages up to 2 ½ hours, is best for heavily-soiled ones.

I’ll explain these cycles in terms of their preferred uses, water temperature, and cycle time. Let’s dive in! But first, let me explain the water temperature.

In a rush? See an overview of these cycle times in the table below.

Maytag Washing Machine Cycle Times Overview

–	Cycle	Best For	Water Temperature	Cycle Time
1.	Rinse & Spin	The items need detergent-free rinsing; for example, swimsuit	Tap Cold	15 – 20 minutes
2.	Quick Wash	Smaller loads (2 – 4) of lightly soiled clothes/garments	Warm	15 – 40 minutes
3.	Delicate Cycle	Any clothes/fabric with the ‘gentle’ tag under washing instructions	Cold	45 – 75 minutes
4.	Permanent Press	Fabrics that wrinkle quickly or wrinkle-free fabric	Warm	50 – 75 minutes
5.	Cold Water Wash	Dark or bright colored linens, cotton, mixed loads, casual and cold water-stained clothes	Cold	50 – 90 minutes
6.	Normal Wash	Normally soiled linens, cotton clothes, mixed garments, and sheets	Warm	60 – 80 minutes
7.	Deep Water Wash	Heavily soiled garments and clothes with sturdy fabric like jeans and towels	Warm	60 – 90 minutes
8.	Bedding Wash (Bulky Items)	Large items such as sheets, jackets, small comforters, small rugs, and sleeping bags	Warm	50 – 120 minutes
9.	Sanitize Wash	Items that need sanitization (towels, bedding)	Hot/Extra Hot	90 – 120 minutes
10.	Heavy Duty Wash	Extra dirty clothes and those needing intense cleaning	Hot/Very Warm	60 – 135 minutes
11.	Whites Cycle	Heavily soiled white garments/fabric	Hot/Very warm	1 hour 30 minutes – 2 hours 50 minutes

Maytag Washing Machine Wash Temperature

Here’s what to know about the various Wash Temp settings available on a Maytag washing machine.

a) Cold Wash Temp

The Cold Wash Temp refers to your faucet’s temperature, which should be 55 – 65⁰F. If it’s colder than that, you’ll need to add warm water to it.

Ideally, Cold Wash is best for dark-colored fabrics that fade quickly.

b) Tap Cold Wash Temp

Tap Cold Wash Temp is also the temperature from your tap, which may vary between locations and seasons. Sometimes the tap water can be warmer than average and, at other times, colder, and that’s why there’s no specific temperature range.

You should, however, not wash with any water colder than 65⁰F, according to Maytag.

c) Cool Wash Temp

The Cool Wash Temp is slightly warmer than Cold Wash Temp, averaging 65 – 75⁰F. So, warmer water is added to cold water to slightly raise the temperature to help in dissolving detergent and removing dirt.

But just like Cold Wash, Cool Wash is best for fabrics likely to fade.

d) Warm Wash Temp

The Warm Wash Temp averages 80 – 85⁰F, and it involves adding cold water to hot water. This temperature is best for bright fabrics and high to moderately-soiled clothes.

e) Hot Wash Temp

The Hot Wash Temp averages 101 – 115⁰F making it hotter than the others. Ideally, this temperature selection is best for white and heavily soiled clothes. If you go past 115⁰F, you’ll have a very hot wash temperature.

How Long Is the Wash Cycle On a Maytag Washer?

Below are the most everyday Maytag washer cycle times:

1. Rinse & Spin (15 – 20 Minutes)

The Rinse & Spin cycle is the quickest cycle on a Maytag washing machine averaging 15 – 20 minutes. This cycle is ideally best for items requiring rinsing without using detergent, such as swimsuits.

While water temperature may vary, the cycle works best with Tap Cold water and a high-speed spin or rinse setting.

2. Quick Wash (15 – 40 Minutes)

Quick Wash is another fast cycle, averaging 15 – 40 minutes, that is best for smaller loads of 2-4 articles that are lightly soiled.

This cycle works best with warm water, and you can pair it with an extra high spin or high-speed tumbling setting to shorten the drying time.

3. Delicate Cycle (45 – 75 Minutes)

The Delicate Cycle, as the name suggests, is best for the most delicate fabric. You can use it on any fabric with the gentle tag, and popular options include pants, sweaters, lingerie, and blouses.

On average, the Delicate Cycle takes 45 – 75 minutes, and you can combine it with the low-speed spin or any gentle wash action setting.

4. Permanent Press (50 – 75 Minutes)

The Permanent Press is ideal for clothes that wrinkle easily, such as dresses, professional attire, and others with wrinkle-free instructions.

The cycle runs for 50 – 75 minutes and works best with warm water. For best results, pair it with a slow spin setting to enable it to get rid of wrinkles from the fabric.

5. Cold Water Wash (50 – 90 Minutes)

The Cold Water Wash Cycle uses cold water, as the name suggests, and runs for 50 – 90 minutes, depending on the washing conditions.

Ideally, this wash cycle is best for dark and brightly colored linens, cotton, mixed loads, and casual clothes.

But still, you can wash cold water-stained clothes with it. You should pair it with a gentle action setting for better cleaning.

6. Normal Wash (60 – 80 Minutes)

Normal Wash cleans normally soiled linens, cotton clothes, mixed garments, and sheets. The cycle averages 60 – 80 minutes and generally works best with warm water.

Consider pairing this wash cycle with a high-speed spin setting to save on energy and for a fast wash.

7. Deep Water Wash (60 – 90 Minutes)

The Deep Water Wash is best for heavily soiled garments and items with sturdy fabric, such as jeans and towels. This wash cycle takes 60 – 90 minutes and works best with warm water for best results; pair it with a stout wash action setting.

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8. Bedding Wash or Bulky Items (50 – 120 Minutes)

Consider the Bedding Wash when washing more oversized items like sheets, jackets, comforters, small rags, and sleeping bags. So, as the name indicates, you can wash bulky items as long as they are not heavily soiled.

This wash cycle works best with warm water, and for the best results, fill the washer with water to maximally wet the laundry.

9. Sanitize Wash (90 – 120 Minutes)

Contaminated items like towels and bedding will need sanitization when cleaning. That’s possible with the Sanitize Wash Cycle, which runs for 90 – 120 minutes.

The cycle works best with hot/extra hot water to enable the washer to kill microorganisms.

10. Heavy Duty Wash (60 – 135 Minutes)

The Heavy Duty Wash cycle is best for extra dirty clothes or those requiring intense cleaning.

This wash cycle works best with a high-speed spin setting and hot or very warm water. And according to Maytag, you can pair it with PowerWash when washing the heaviest soiled clothes.

The Heavy Duty wash may take longer than other cycles, averaging 60 – 135 minutes depending on how soiled the clothes are.

11. Whites Cycle (1 Hour 30 Minutes – 2 Hours 50 Minutes)

The Whites Cycle takes the longest time. This cycle is ideal for cleaning heavily soiled white clothes and fabrics, especially cotton and synthetics.

You’ll need to use bleach here, which means the fabric must be bleach-safe. In terms of water temperature, white cycles work best with hot or very warm water.

Other Maytag Washing Machine Cycles and Their Cycle Time

Here are other Maytag washer cycles worth knowing and their average wash times:

Drain & Spin (10 minutes) – The Drain & Spin cycle is not a complete wash cycle as it only drains water after a cycle cancelation or a power failure. This cycle takes an average of 10 minutes.
Casual Wash (50 minutes) – The Casual Wash Cycle is best for non-iron fabrics and permanent press clothes. This wash cycle averages 50 minutes and works best with cool water.

Colors (55 minutes) – The Colors Wash Cycle is for the most brightly or darkly colored fabrics, especially athletic wear. This wash cycle averages 55 minutes and works best with cool water.
Towels Wash (65 minutes) – The Towels Wash Cycle is an alternative for heavily soiled mixed loads, towels, and jeans. The cycle averages 65 minutes and works best with warm water.