Whirlpool 7MWTW1950EW Use And Care Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or consult the warranty sheet in the washer for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Washer Not Performing As Expected (cont.)
Load is tangling
Not cleaning or
removing stains
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Fabric damage
Possible Causes
Washer not loaded as recommended. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
Added more water to washer.
Washer not loaded as recommended. Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is tightly packed.
Adding detergent on top of load.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Not using correct cycle for fabric
type.
Not using dispensers.
Not washing like colors together.
Clogged dispenser.
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 load is
tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have
been added incorrectly.
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. It is normal
for the wash load to be not completely covered in water.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in less
effective cleaning.
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.
Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the
bottom of the basket before adding the load items.
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 manufacturer's directions
based on load size and soil level.
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temp
to improve cleaning.
Use the Edredones (Bulky Items) cycle for tough cleaning. 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.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only
fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.
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 garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Use the Edredones (Bulky Items) cycle or the Llenado Profundo
(Deep Fill) Option for higher fill. See "What's New under the Lid"
and "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle.
Add only one or two additional garments after washer has
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.
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