Maytag MVWB700VQ Use and Care Guide - Page 23

Wash/Rinse temperature I Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed? If the hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed, the washer will display an "HC" error code at the end of the cycle. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." Are you washing many loads? As your frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature for hot and warm temperatures. This is normal. may decrease Do you have an ENERGY STAR" qualified washer? The wash water temperatures may fee[ cooler to you than those of your previous This is normal. washer. Does the wash water temperature fee[ [ower than usua[? As washing progresses, the wash temperature wilt decrease slightly for hot and warm washes. This is normal To reduce wrinkling, the warm rinse is regulated to be cooler than the warm wash. Excessive sudsing Did you use a non-HE detergent? Regular or non-HE hand-washing detergents Use only High Efficiency ("HE") detergent. are not recommended for this washer. Is there excess[re suds[rig? Always measure detergent carefully. Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. If you have very soft water, you might need to use tess detergent. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher wilt use tess detergent based on toad size. Selecting a Fabric Softener or Extra Rinse option will help flush excess suds from your washer. Did you wash an extra large load? A large unbalanced load could result in a reduced spin speed and wet clothes at the end of the cycle. Evenly distribute the load and make sure the height of the load does not exceed the top row of basket holes. Select Drain & Spin to remove excess water from the load. Residue or lint on load Did you add detergent to the dispenser? For best results, use the dispenser to dissolve the detergent. Did you sort properly? Sort tint givers (towels, chenille) from tint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. D}d you overload the washer? The wash toad must be balanced and not overloaded. Clothes should move freely. Lint or powdered detergent can be trapped in the toad if the washer is overloaded. Wash smatter toads. See "Starting Your Washer" for maximum toad size. Did you use enough detergent? Follow detergent manufacturer's in the water. directions. Use enough detergent to hold the tint Did you line dry your clothing? If so, you can expect some tint on the clothing. removes tint from the toad. The air movement and tumbling of a dryer Was paper or tissue left in pockets? 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. Did you use the proper Soil Level and Wash Cycle for the load? Reducing wash time (duration) and wash speed are ways to reduce [int. Did you se{ect a Water Save Rinse cycle? .... For toads with particulates such as sand or tint, an Extra Rinse cycle can be added to at[ wash cycles to aid in the removal of particulates, detergent, and bleach residues. Load [s wrinkled, twisted, or tangled 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? To reduce wrinkling, tangling, and twisting, select a tower spin speed on the selected cycle, or select a more delicate cycle such as Hand Wash or Wrinkle Control. D}d you overload the washer? The wash toad must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should during washing to reduce wrinkling, tangling, and twisting. move freely Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles? If safe for the toad, use warm or hot wash water. Use cold rinse water. Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check that the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the correct faucets. If the hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed, the washer will display an "HC" error code at the end of the cycle. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." A hot rinse followed by spin will cause wrinkling.