Maytag MVWB855DC Use & Care Guide - Page 18

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle. Strings and straps could have tangled. Items may have been damaged before washing. Fabric damage can occur if washer is tightly packed. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. Odors Lid locked light is flashing Garment care instructions may not have been followed. Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. Using wrong or too much detergent. The lid is not closed. A cycle was stopped or paused using the Start/Pause button. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snags and tears. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 additional items 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. Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle after every 30 washes. See "Washer Care" in Washer Maintenance. Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Washer Care" section. Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open. The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. Powdered detergent not dissolving completely in load Using too much HE detergent. Water temperature is very cold. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. Select a warmer wash temperature. Try adding the detergent to the basket prior to adding laundry, rather than using the detergent dispenser. Single-dose laundry packet not dissolving Adding laundry packet incorrectly. Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before adding clothes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to your items. 18