Maytag Mhwe301yw Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTINGFirst try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/helpfor assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.If you experience Possible Causes SolutionWasher not performing as expected (cont.)Not cleaning orremoving stains (cont.)OdorsFabric DamageGray whites, dingycolorsIncorrect dispenseroperationNot washing like colors together.Not enough detergent used,or hard water.Monthly maintenance not done asrecommended.Not using HE detergent or using toomuch HE detergent.Door not left open after use.Sharp items were in pockets duringwash cycle.Strings and straps could have tangled.Items may have been damaged beforewashing.Fabric damage can occur if washer istightly packed.Liquid chlorine bleach may have beenadded incorrectly.Load not sorted properly.Wash temperatures too low.Not enough detergent used,or hard water.Clogged dispensers or laundryproducts dispensing too soon.Liquid chlorine bleach added towrong compartment.Color-safe bleach or oxi productswas added to liquid chlorine bleachcompartment.Water in dispenser after cycle hasfinished.Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycleis complete to avoid dye transfer.Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold orhard water.Run the Clean Washer with Affresh cycle monthly.See “Cleaning Your Washer” in Washer Maintenance .Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Alwaysfollow the manufacturer’s directions.The suds from non-HE detergent can cause a film residue whichcan result in odor.See “Cleaning your Washer” section.This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoidodors, leave the door open to allow the washer to drybetween uses.Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners beforewashing to avoid snags and tears.Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only.Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer is started.Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe upbleach spills.Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more thanrecommended by manufacturer.The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors ina load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hotwater system is adequate to provide a hot water wash.Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold orhard water.Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing.Clean the dispenser compartments, see “Cleaning the Dispenser”for more information.Load dispensers before starting a cycle.Measure detergent and fabric softener. Slowly pour into thedispensers. Wipe up all spills.Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder in thedispenser. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible,depending on your load.Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the liquid chlorine bleachcompartment.Add color-safe bleach or oxi products to the HE detergentcompartment or directly to the washer basket before adding theload. Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-safe bleachor oxi products.It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in dispenser at theend of the cycle.20