Maytag MVW18PDAXW Use And Care Manual page 13

TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service on your washer, please try the solutions suggested in this section.
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Not cleaning or
removing stains
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Fabric damage
Odors
Lid locked light is
flashing
Single-dose laundry
packet not dissolving
Possible Causes
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Adding detergent on top of load.
Using too much 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.
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using too much detergent.
The lid is not closed.
A cycle was stopped or paused
using the START button.
Adding laundry packet incorrectly.
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 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 too much detergent can keep washer from
operating 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 temperature
to improve cleaning.
Use Power Wash 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.
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. Load below white plastic clothes guard.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 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.
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. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with
the best cycle.
See "Washer Care" in Washer Maintenance.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's
directions.
See "Washer Care" section.
Close the lid and press START. The washer will not start or fill with
the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until
the basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes
if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before adding
clothes. Do not add packet to dispenser. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions to avoid damage to your garments.
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