Maytag MVWP576K Owners Manual - Page 11

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.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc., on load after washing Heavy deposits of sand, pet hair, lint, detergent, fabric softener, or non-chlorine bleach residues may require additional rinsing. Use PowerWash® cycle. Load is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. See "Using Your Washer" section. Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed; however, items will be wetter than those using a higher speed spin. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed. Not cleaning or removing stains Washer not loaded as recommended. Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is tightly packed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with dry items only. Add only one or two additional garments after washer has started. Adding detergent on top of load. Add detergent, Oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the bottom of the basket before adding the load items. Using too much detergent. The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's 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. Use PowerWash® 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. 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. Incorrect dispenser Clogged dispenser. operation Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. Fabric damage Sharp items were in pockets during Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing wash cycle. 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 washing. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Fabric damage can occur if load is Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with tightly packed. dry items only. Load below white plastic clothes guard. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only one or two additional garments after washer has started. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. 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. Garment care instructions may not Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. have been followed. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. 11