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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Run the Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ cycle after every 30
washes. See “Cleaning Your Washer” in “Washer Maintenance”.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
Always follow the detergent directions.
See “Cleaning your Washer” section.
Odors
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Items may have been damaged before
washing.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Fabric damage can occur if the washer
is tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer is started.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Fabric Damage
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer’s care label
instructions. See the “Cycle Guide” to match your load with
the best cycle.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly.
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.
Clogged dispensers or laundry
products dispensing too soon.
Do not overll dispenser. Overlling causes immediate dispensing.
Always select Fabric Softener option to assure proper dispensing.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
It is normal for small amounts of water to be remain in dispenser at
the end of the cycle.
Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder in the
dispenser. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible,
depending on your load.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the Bleach dispenser.
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Liquid chlorine bleach not
used in dispenser.