Maytag MHWE500VW Use and Care Guide - Page 25

Washer leaks „ Check household plumbing for leaks. „ Are the inlet hose connections tight? For inlet hose connections, see "Connect the Inlet Hoses." Dispensers clogged or leaking „ Are the laundry products in the correct dispenser compartment? Add the correct amounts of detergent, fabric softener, or liquid chlorine bleach to the correct compartments. „ Is the detergent type selector in the correct position? Selector should be on the right for liquid detergent and to the left for powdered detergent. Washer odor „ See "Cleaning Your Washer." „ Are you using HE detergent? Use of non-HE detergent can cause a film residue which can result in odor. „ Did you leave the door open after use? 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. Load too wet „ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Select a cycle with a higher spin speed. „ Did you wash a single item or bulky items or have you overloaded the washer? A single item, bulky items, or overloading may cause imbalance. Add items or try to evenly distribute your wet laundry in the drum, and start a Drain/Spin cycle. If the laundry is still wet, take half of the load out of the washer and try again. NOTE: Use of the Max ExtractTM option is recommended for heavy loads. Residue or lint on load „ Did you add detergent to the dispenser? For best results, add detergent to the Main wash compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum. „ Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. „ Did you overload the washer? Do not overload the washer. The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. The wash load must be balanced. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. „ Check the following: Was paper or tissue left in pockets? „ Did you use enough HE detergent? Use enough detergent to remove lint and hold it in suspension. Use only HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. „ Is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)? Wash water colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent. „ Are you using a low speed wash cycle? Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent for slow-speed cycles such as Delicate and Handwash. Stains on load „ Did you add detergent to the dispenser? For best results, add detergent to the Main wash compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum. „ Did you use enough HE detergent? Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. Use only HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. „ Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need to install an iron filter. „ Did you properly sort the load? Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. „ Did you unload the washer promptly? To avoid the transfer of dye, unload the washer as soon as it stops. „ Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball? Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment. „ Did you use powdered detergent in a low-speed cycle? Consider using liquid detergent. „ Did you use Quick Wash on a large load? For best results, use Quick Wash for small, lightly soiled loads. Load is wrinkled „ Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops. „ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the Delicate cycle or another cycle with a low spin speed to reduce wrinkling. „ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should tumble freely during washing. Gray whites, dingy colors „ Did you properly sort the load? The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. 25