Maytag MHW6000XW Owners Manual - Page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING 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.) Solution Fabric Damage Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snags and tears. Strings and straps could have tangled. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Items may have been damaged before washing. Fabric damage can occur if washer is tightly packed. 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. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. 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. Gray whites, dingy colors Load not sorted properly. The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Wash temperatures too low. Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in bleach compartment. Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder in the dispenser. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible, depending on your load. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach compartment. Oxi Dispense option (on some models) not selected. Water in dispenser after cycle has finished. You may use powdered or liquid laundry boosters in the Oxi compartment (on some models). Always select the Oxi Boost option for proper flushing of Oxi products from dispenser. Leftover powder may be wiped out by hand, if needed. Otherwise, select Oxi Boost option with the next cycle to rinse out dispenser. It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in dispenser at the end of the cycle. 20