Maytag Washer Soak Cycle (Important Things You Should Know)

Have you probably seen or heard about the Maytag washer Soak cycle and you’re wondering what it does and how to use it?

The Soak cycle in a Maytag washer is an efficient way of getting rid of the tough stains on your clothes. 

It reduces the amount of hard work your washer has to do to remove tough stains on your clothes.

The soak cycle on Maytag washers is an option that is used to loosen tough stains before the actual wash cycle begins. The washer fills with water and soaks your clothes with detergent for 10-15 minutes with gentle agitation after which the washer will drain but will not spin, and the cycle completes.

In this article, you will learn all the important things you need to know about your Maytag washing machine soak cycle and how you can use it to improve your laundry.

How to use soak cycle on Maytag washer

The soak cycle is a good way to pre-clean heavily soiled fabrics. 

This soak cycle option is only available in some top-load washing machines. 

The following settings should be used for the soak cycle.

Cycle	Temperature	Soil Level	Spin Speed	Water Level
Soak	Warm	Normal	Off	Medium

Here’s how to use the soak cycle on your Maytag washing machine: 

• Load your washing machine with the dirty clothes 
• Turn the presoak knob on your washer to a suitable time (10-15 minutes)
• Press the start button 

You may refer to your user manual for instructions specific to your Maytag model if the settings slightly differ.

How does the soak cycle work on Maytag washer?

When you start the soak cycle, the washer tub fills with water as it would normally do. 

After the water level is reached, the agitator in the tub will begin to make subtle movements throughout the length of time you selected for Presoak.

The soak cycle usually can take from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on how soiled the clothes are.

During the cycle, detergent is dispensed which helps loosen and remove tough stains that are in your dirty clothes.

After the soak cycle is complete, the water will drain, and the soak cycle is complete.

Maytag washer soak cycle time

Wondering how long soak cycle times are on a Maytag washer?

There are 3 (three) options for the soak cycle time on a Maytag washer depending on the model. 

There is 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours.

Some Maytag models have 15 minutes and 8-hour soak cycle time options.

The soak cycle time is discretionary and depends on how dirty or soiled your clothes are. 

If your clothes aren’t very soiled, then a 15-30 minutes soak cycle will be enough. 

However, if your clothes are highly soiled, then you may need to use the 1-hour cycle or even the 2-hour soak cycle time.

Related article: Maytag Quick Wash Cycle (How To Use It Correctly)

When to use the soak cycle on Maytag washing machine

The soak cycle is not available on all Maytag washer models. 

If your washer has the option, you will see it on the control panel and you may as well take advantage of it. 

Here’s when to pre-soak on Maytag washing machine:

Use the soak cycle when your clothes are highly soiled such that you may need longer wash times to get them clean. Presoak reduces wash cycle time and saves you on some electricity bills.

Pros of Maytag Washer Soak Cycle

Maytag soak cycle helps your washer to get rid of stubborn stains from your clothes and fabrics. It reduces the amount of work your washer needs to do to remove tough stains thereby saving energy and money.

Cons of Maytag Washer Soak Cycle

The Maytag soak cycle may not be suitable for all fabrics and could cause some fabrics to damage and decolorize.

The cycle time is also significantly increased if you choose to use the presoak. So if you don’t have enough time, the soak cycle might come as a delay.

You need to always check the label on your fabrics to find out if they can be pre-soaked or not.

Conclusion

Maytag washers are a trusted brand that does a great job at cleaning your clothes and fabrics.

Some clothes could get so heavily soiled that you need extra work to get rid of them. 

That’s where the soak cycle comes in handy. 

If your Maytag washer has the soak option, then you should take advantage of the feature.

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