Maytag MHW6000XW Owners Manual - Page 19

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Load is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. Wash action and/or spin speed too fast for load. Solution Add load loosely. Items need to move freely reduce wrinkling and tangling. See the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for each cycle. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed. Select a slower spin speed. Note that items will be wetter than when using a higher speed spin. Not cleaning or removing stains Washer not loaded as recommended. Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for each cycle. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow manufacture's directions based on load size and soil level. Hard water or high level of iron (rust) in water. Fabric softener dispensing ball used. You may need to install a water softener and/or iron filter. Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment. Powdered detergent used for low-speed cycle. Consider using liquid detergent. Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Not using dispensers. Not washing like colors together. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. If using Small Load cycle, wash only a few items. Use Whites and 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. 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 with AFFRESH™ cycle monthly. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in Washer Maintenance . Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the Fresh Hold 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 "Cleaning your Washer" 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. 19