Maytag MVWX500BW, Use And Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Not cleaning or removing
stains (cont.)
Not using correct cycle
for fabric type.
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.
Not using dispenser or Downy Ball
®
. Use dispenser for chlorine bleach and Downy Ball
®
dispenser
for fabric softener to avoid staining.
Load dispenser before starting a cycle.
Do not add products directly onto load.
Not selecting Fabric Softener-On. 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.
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Clogged dispenser. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Fabric Damage Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing
to avoid snags and tears.
Strings and straps could have
tangled.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Items may have been damaged
before washing.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Fabric damage can occur if washer
is tightly packed.
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.
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.
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.
Odors Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Run the Clean Washer with affresh
®
cycle after every 30 washes.
See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Using wrong or too much
detergent.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow
the manufacturer’s directions.
See “Washer Care” section.
Lid locked light is
flashing
The lid is not closed. Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
A cycle was stopped or paused
using the Start/Pause/Unlock
button.
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.
Single-dose laundry
packet not dissolving
Adding laundry packet incorrectly 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.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In U.S.A. www.maytag.com/product_help – In Canada www.maytag.ca.