Maytag MVWX700XL Owners Manual - Page 14

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Load not rinsed Check for proper water supply. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet valve. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Washer not loaded as recommended. Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. The suds from regular detergent can keep 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. The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load is tightly packed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with dry items only. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. on load after washing Load is tangling Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may require additional rinsing. Washer not loaded as recommended. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle. See "Using Your Washer" section. See the Cycle Guide to match your load with the best cycle. Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed; however, items will be wetter than those using a higher speed spin. Not cleaning or removing stains Wash load not completely covered in water. Added more water to washer. Washer not loaded properly. 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. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning. 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 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. Use Whites and Power Wash cycle for tough cleaning. Not using dispensers. Not washing like colors together. See the Cycle Guide to match your load with the best cycle. 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. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. 14