Maytag Epic MFW9800TQ Use And Care Manual page 24

Dispensers clogged or leaking
Are the laundry products in the correct dispenser compartment?
Add the correct amounts of detergent, fabric softener or liquid chlorine bleach to the
correct compartments. Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach to the Main Wash
compartment. Be sure to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered detergent or
match liquid color-safe bleach with liquid detergent.
Is the detergent separator in the correct position?
Separator should be in the front position when using liquid detergent and in the back
position when using powdered detergent.
Washer odor
See "Cleaning Your Washer."
Are you using HE detergent?
Use of non-HE detergent can cause a film residue which can result in odor.
Did you leave the door open after use?
This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors leave the door open to
allow the washer to dry between uses.
Load too wet
Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Select a cycle with a higher spin speed.
Did you wash a single item or bulky items or have you overloaded the washer?
A single item, bulky items, or overloading may cause imbalance. Add items or try to
evenly distribute your wet laundry in the drum, and start a Drain/Spin cycle. If the laundry
is still wet, take half of the load out of the washer and try again.
Residue or lint on load
Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the
washer drum.
Did you sort properly?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
Did you overload the washer?
Do not overload the washer. The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. The
wash load must be balanced. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded.
Check the following:
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
Did you use enough HE detergent?
Use enough detergent to remove lint and hold it in suspension. Use only HE detergent.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.
Is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)?
Wash water colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.
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Are you using a low speed wash cycle?
Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed cycle. For best results, use
liquid detergent for slow-speed cycles such as Delicate, Silk, Wool, and Handwash.
Stains on load
Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the
washer drum.
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 clothes from whites and lights.
Did you unload the washer promptly?
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To avoid transfer of dye unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball?
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Add liquid fabric softener to
the fabric softener compartment.
Did you use powdered detergent in a low-speed cycle?
Consider using liquid detergent.
Did you use Rapid Wash on a large load?
For best results, use Rapid Wash for small, lightly soiled loads.
Load is wrinkled
Did you unload the washer promptly?
Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Use the Delicate 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. Loads should tumble freely during
washing.
Gray whites, dingy colors
Did you properly sort the load?
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Transfer of dye occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes
from whites and lights.
Was the wash temperature too low?
Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. 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.