Maytag MHW4200BW Use & Care Guide - Page 21

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Not using dispensers. Solution Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. If using Rapid Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Power Wash cycle for tough cleaning. Add an extra rinse for heavily soiled loads. Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Avoid overfilling. Do not add products directly to load. Not washing like colors together. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. Odors Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Door not left open after use. Run the Clean Washer cycle with affresh® cleaner monthly. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the Fresh Spin™ option if load cannot be removed immediately after the wash is complete. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Washer Care" section. This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses. Fabric Damage Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle. Strings and straps could have tangled. Items may have been damaged before washing. Fabric damage can occur if washer is tightly packed. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. Gray whites, dingy colors Load not sorted properly. Wash temperatures too low. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snags and tears. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Use hot or warm temperatures if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. 21