Maytag MVWX500BW Use And Care Manual page 14

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Dry spots on load High-speed spins extract
after cycle more moisture than traditional
top-load washers.
Incorrect or wrong Check for proper water
wash or rinse supply.
temperatures
Energy-saving controlled
wash temperatures.
Load not rinsed Check for proper water
supply.
Not using HE detergent
or using too much HE
detergent.
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Sand, pet hair, lint, Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and
etc. on load after detergent or bleach residues
washing may require additional rinsing.
Load is tangling Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Not cleaning Added more water to washer.
or removing stains
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Adding detergent on top
of load.
Not washing like colors
together.
Not using HE detergent
or using too much HE
detergent.
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Possible Causes
The high spin speeds combined with air flow during the final spin can cause items
near the top of the load to develop dry spots during the final spin. This is normal.
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
than your previous washer. 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 may be clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
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 detergent directions based on load size
and soil level.
The washer is less efficient at rinsing when tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. The washer will not rinse
well if tightly packed. Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle.
See "Using Your Washer" section.
Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed; however items will be
wetter than those using a higher speed spin. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your
load with the best cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for
the type of garments being washed.
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 lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in less
effective cleaning.
Washer is less efficient at cleaning when tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. 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 be-
fore adding the load items.
Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete
to avoid dye transfer.
The suds from regular detergent can prevent 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.
Solution
qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures
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