Maytag 4KMVWC410JW1 Use And Care Manual page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Washer Not Performing As Expected (cont.)
Not cleaning or
removing stains
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Fabric damage
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Possible Causes
Added more water to washer.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
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.
Rinse Option knob not set for fabric
softener option.
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.
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 results in less effective cleaning.
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 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 PowerWash 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.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only
fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.
Set Rinse Option knob to 1 Rinse with Fabric Softener or 2 Rinses
with Fabric Softener when using 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.
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.
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.
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