Maytag MTW6500TB Service Manual page 37

• Is the washer overloaded?
Wash smaller loads. See "Starting The
Washer," page 3-3 for maximum load size.
• Is there oversudsing?
Cancel the current cycle. Select SPIN ONLY
to drain the load. Re-select your desired cycle
and press START. Do not add detergent. Use
cold water.
• Is the lid open?
The lid must be closed during operation. The
washer will not operate with the lid open.
• Did you add more items to the load once
the washer started?
Once the load is wet, there may appear to be
space for more items. Do not add more than
1 or 2 garments after the cycle has started.
For best results determine load size with dry
items only.
Washer continues to fill or drain, or the
cycle seems stuck
• Is the top of drain hose lower than the
control knobs on washer?
The top of the drain hose must be at least
39˝ (99 cm) above the floor. See "Drain
System," page 2-3.
• Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the
standpipe, or is it taped to the stand-
pipe?
The drain hose should be loose yet fit se-
curely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape.
The hose needs an air gap. See "Installation
Instructions," page 2-5.
Washer won't drain or spin; water remains
in washer
• Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of
the drain hose more than 96˝ (244 cm)
above the floor?
See "Drain System," page 2-3.
• Is the lid open?
The lid must be closed during operation. The
washer will not operate with the lid open.
• Is there excessive sudsing?
Always measure detergent. Follow deter-
gent manufacturer's directions. If you have
very soft water, you may need to use less
detergent. Use only High Efficiency ("HE")
detergent.
Wash/Rinse temperature
• Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses
reversed?
If the hot and cold water inlet hoses are re-
versed, the washer will display an "HC" error
code at the end of the cycle. See "Connect
the Inlet Hoses," page 2-6.
• Are you washing many loads?
As your frequency of loads washed increases,
the water temperature may decrease for hot
and warm temperatures. This is normal.
• Do you have an ENERGY STAR
washer?
The wash water temperatures may feel cooler
to you than those of your previous washer.
This is normal.
• Does the wash water temperature feel
lower than usual?
As washing progresses, the wash tempera-
ture will decrease slightly for hot and warm
washes. This is normal.
To reduce wrinkling, the warm rinse is regu-
lated to be cooler than the warm wash.
Excessive sudsing
• Did you use a non-HE detergent?
Regular or handwashing detergents are not
recommended for this washer. Use only High
Efficiency ("HE") detergent.
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