Maytag MVWB880BW 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 U.S.A. www.maytag.com/product_help - In Canada www.maytag.ca. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing Not using HE detergent or using too stains (cont.) much HE detergent. (cont.) 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, or Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. 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. Odors Clean washer maintenance not done as Run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle after every 30 washes. recommended. See "Washer Care" 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 "Washer Care" section. 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 Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. washing. Fabric damage can occur if the load is Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. tightly packed. 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. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up added incorrectly. 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. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing. Always select FABRIC SOFTENER option to ensure proper dispensing. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. It is normal for small amounts of water to be remain in dispenser at the end of the 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. 16