Maytag MHWE550WR01 Use & Care Manual page 26

Did you use enough HE detergent?
Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. Use only HE detergent.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.
Is there above average iron (rust) in water?
You may need to install an iron filter.
Did you properly sort the load?
Sort dark c[othes from whites and [ights.
Did you unload the washer promptly?
To avoid the transfer of dye, un[oad the washer as soon as it stops.
Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball?
Dispensing balls wi[[ not operate correctly with this washer. Add [iquid fabric softener
to the fabric softener compartment.
Did you use powdered detergent in a low-speed cycle?
Consider using liquid detergent.
Did you use Quick Wash on a large load?
For best results, use Quick Wash for small, lightly soiled loads.
Load is wrinkled
Cycle too long
Did you choose the Whitest Whites cycle?
The heater will be activated to provide maximum cleaning performance. Additional time
will be added to the regular cycle to heat the water. This additional time will depend on
the load size and the hot water inlet temperature.
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Is "SUD" shown in the display?
Excessive sudsing has been detected and a suds routine has been started to destroy
excessive suds. This routine will add time to the original cycle.
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Did you wash a large load using the Quick Wash cycle?
The Quick Wash cycle is designed for smaller load sizes (2-3 items of lightly soiled
garments). If larger loads are washed using this cycle, wash time will be increased.
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Did you wash a large load using a gentle cycle?
When using the Delicate and Handwash cycles, you should wash small loads. This
ensures a gentle wash for your garments without increasing cycle times.
Did the load cause imbalance?
When too much imbalance occurs, an imbalance routine wi[[ start to redistribute the
load. During the imbalance routine, the time displayed may pause until this activity is
complete, then resume with the remainder of the cycle.
• Did you unload the washer promptly?
Unload the washer as soon as it stops. Door locked at end of wash cycle
• Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Use the De[icate cycle or another cycle with a low spin speed to reduce wrinkling. •
• Did you overload the washer?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. I.oads should tumble freely during
washing.
Gray whites, dingy colors
Did you properly sort the load?
The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in a [oad. Sort dark c[othes
from whites and lights.
Was the wash temperature too low?
Use hot or warm washes if safe for the [oad. Make sure your hot water system is adequate
to provide a hot water wash.
Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water?
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water.
Did all of the water drain out of the washer during the spin?
Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the washer. The washer door wi[[
unlock at the end of the drain.