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Solution
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help
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Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer not loaded as recommended.
The washer is less efcient 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and
detergent or bleach residues may
require additional rinsing.
Sand, pet hair, lint,
etc. on load after
washing
Load is tangling
Washer not loaded as recommended.
See “Using Your Washer” section. See the Cycle Guide to match
your load with the best cycle.
Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed;
however, items will be wetter than those using a higher
speed spin.
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.
Not cleaning or
removing stains
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water. This
is normal and necessary for clothes to move.
Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in less
effective cleaning.
Wash load not completely
covered in water.
Added more water to washer.
Washer is less efcient at cleaning when load is tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Load with dry items only.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Washer not loaded properly.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based
on load size and soil level.
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.
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
temperature to improve cleaning.
Use Whites and Power Wash cycle for tough cleaning.
Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener
staining.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Avoid overlling.
Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is
complete to avoid dye transfer.
Do not add products directly onto load.
See the Cycle Guide to match your load with the best cycle.
Load not rinsed Check for proper water supply.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached and have water owing 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.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from
operating correctly.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.