Maytag MVWX500XW Use And Care Manual page 15

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Fabric damage
Odors
Estimated Time
Remaining is
not correct
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Items may have been damaged before
washing.
Fabric damage can occur if washer is
overloaded.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly.
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using wrong or too much detergent.
Excess suds caused by not
using HE detergent or using too
much detergent.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Do not load above the stainless steel portion of the basket. Load
with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is 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.
Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when
loading and unloading washer.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care
label instructions.
Run the Clean Washer cycle with AFFRESH™ monthly. See
"Cleaning Your Washer" in Washer Maintenance.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
Always follow the manufacturer's directions.
See "Cleaning your Washer" section.
If excess suds are detected, the washer will add extra rinsing
and pauses to break down suds. This will lengthen the cycle
time. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
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