Maytag MHW7000A Série Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help – First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –
If you experience If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Desired setting or Desired setting or
option does not light option does not light
Load not rinsed Load not rinsed
Load is wrinkled, Load is wrinkled,
twisted, or tangled twisted, or tangled
Not cleaning or Not cleaning or
removing stains removing stains
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In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes Possible Causes
For best performance, not all settings For best performance, not all settings
are available with each cycle, and some are available with each cycle, and some
options cannot be used together. options cannot be used together.
Check for proper water supply. Check for proper water supply.
Not using HE detergent or using too Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent. much HE detergent.
Washer not loaded as recommended. Washer not loaded as recommended.
The load may be out of balance. The load may be out of balance.
Washer not loaded as recommended. Washer not loaded as recommended.
Wash action and/or spin speed too Wash action and/or spin speed too
high for load. high for load.
The washer is not unloaded promptly. The washer is not unloaded promptly.
Not choosing the right cycle for the load Not choosing the right cycle for the load
being washed. being washed.
The wash water was not warm enough The wash water was not warm enough
to relax wrinkles. to relax wrinkles.
Washer not loaded as recommended. Washer not loaded as recommended.
Not using HE detergent or using too Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent. much HE detergent.
Hard water or high level of iron (rust) in Hard water or high level of iron (rust) in
water. water.
Fabric softener dispensing ball used. Fabric softener dispensing ball used.
Powdered detergent used for Powdered detergent used for
low-speed cycle. low-speed cycle.
See the "Cycle Guide" for the available settings and options for See the "Cycle Guide" for the available settings and options for
each cycle. each cycle.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet
valve. valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.
Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged. Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
The suds from regular detergent can cause the washer The suds from regular detergent can cause the washer
to operate incorrectly. to operate incorrectly.
Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow
manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level. manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level.
Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well
if tightly packed. Load with dry items only. See the "Cycle Guide" if tightly packed. Load with dry items only. See the "Cycle Guide"
for load size recommendations for each cycle. for load size recommendations for each cycle.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. y g
When load unbalance occurs, a washing process will start to When load unbalance occurs, a washing process will start to
redistribute the load. This may lengthen the cycle time. Avoid redistribute the load. This may lengthen the cycle time. Avoid
washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or jeans washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or jeans
jacket with a few extra items. jacket with a few extra items.
Add load loosely. Items need to move freely reduce wrinkling and Add load loosely. Items need to move freely reduce wrinkling and
tangling. See the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations tangling. See the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations
for each cycle. for each cycle.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed. recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.
Select a lower spin speed. Note that items will be wetter than Select a lower spin speed. Note that items will be wetter than
when using a higher speed spin. when using a higher speed spin.
Unload the washer as soon as it stops or use Fresh Hold Unload the washer as soon as it stops or use Fresh Hold
™ ™
Fresh Spin Fresh Spin option if you will not be able to unload the washer at option if you will not be able to unload the washer at
the end of the cycle. the end of the cycle.
Use the Delicates cycle or another cycle with a low spin speed Use the Delicates cycle or another cycle with a low spin speed
to reduce wrinkling. to reduce wrinkling.
If safe for load, use warm or hot wash water. If safe for load, use warm or hot wash water.
Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning. See Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning. See
the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for each cycle. the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for each cycle.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow
manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level. manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level.
You may need to install a water softener and/or iron filter. You may need to install a water softener and/or iron filter.
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment. Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment.
Consider using liquid detergent. Consider using liquid detergent.
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