Maytag MVWX500BW Use And Care Manual page 15

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.)
Not cleaning or removing
stains (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Fabric Damage
Odors
Lid locked light is
flashing
Single-dose laundry
packet not dissolving
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Possible Causes
Not using correct cycle
for fabric type.
Not using dispenser or Downy Ball
Not selecting Fabric Softener-On.
Clogged dispenser.
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 washer
is tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have
been added incorrectly.
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using wrong or too much
detergent.
The lid is not closed.
A cycle was stopped or paused
using the Start/Pause/Unlock
button.
Adding laundry packet incorrectly
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature
to improve cleaning.
Use Power Wash cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide"
®
to match your load with the best cycle and fabric type.
. Use dispenser for chlorine bleach and Downy Ball
®
for fabric softener to avoid staining.
Load dispenser before starting a cycle.
Do not add products directly onto load.
Always select "On" when adding fabric softener. Cycles that use spray
rinsing will add additional water for proper fabric softener dispensing
when "On" is selected.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach 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 washplate.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 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.
Run the Clean Washer with affresh
See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance. "
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow
the manufacturer's directions.
See "Washer Care" section.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until
the basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes
if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before adding
clothes. Do not add packet to dispenser. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions to avoid damage to your garments.
Solution
dispenser
®
cycle after every 30 washes.
®
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