Maytag MVWB850YW Use & Care Guide - Page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call ... In USA www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Load is tangling (cont.) Wash action and/or spin speed too fast for load. Solution Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower spin speed. Note that items will be wetter than when using a higher speed spin. Not cleaning or removing stains Load not completely covered in water. This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will not be completely under water. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See "What's New under the Lid". Added more water to washer. Do not add additional water to washer. Additional water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in less cleaning. Washer not loaded as recommended. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. The suds from regular detergent can prevent washer from operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on load size and soil level. Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. If using Rapid Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Power Wash, Whites, and Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Odors Fabric Damage Not using dispensers. Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Avoid overfilling. Do not add products directly onto load. Not washing like colors together. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Clean washer maintenance not done Run the Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ cycle after every 30 as recommended. washes. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in "Washer Maintenance". Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the detergent directions. See "Cleaning your Washer" section. 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. Items may have been damaged before washing. Fabric damage can occur if the load is tightly packed. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Garment care instructions may not have been followed. Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. 16