Maytag MVWB450WQ - Bravos 5.0 cu. Ft. IEC Capacity Washer Use And Care Manual page 16

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If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/
spinning, loads are
still wet (cont.)
Incorrect or wrong
wash or rinse
temperatures
Load not rinsed
Sand, pet hair, lint, etc.
on load after washing
Load is tangling
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Possible causes
Using cycles with a lower spin speed.
Washer may be tightly packed or
unbalanced.
Check plumbing for correct drain
hose installation. Drain hose extends
into standpipe farther than 4.5"
(114 mm).
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Check for proper water supply.
Energy-saving controlled
wash temperatures.
Check for proper water supply.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Washer may be tightly packed.
Fabric softener option not selected.
Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and
detergent or bleach residues
may require additional rinsing.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles
with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin
for your garment.
Tightly packed loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly,
leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly arrange the wet load
for balanced spinning. Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove excess
water. See "Using Your Washer" for loading recommendations.
Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose
form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape
over drain opening.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above
the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose.
Suds from regular detergent or using too much detergent can
slow or stop draining or spinning. Use only HE detergent.
Always measure and follow detergent directions for your
load. To remove extra suds, Select RINSE & SPIN. Do not
add detergent.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and
have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses.
Energy Star ® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water
temperatures than traditional top-load washers. This includes
cooler hot and warm washes.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the
inlet valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.
Inlet valve screens on washer maybe clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
The suds from regular detergent can cause the washer
to operate incorrectly.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions
based on load size and soil level.
The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load is tightly
packed.
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 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
When using fabric softener, be sure the Fabric Softener option
is selected.
Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.
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