Maytag MHW5500 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Not cleaning or
removing stains
(cont.)
Odors
Fabric damage
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In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Not using correct cycle for fabric
type.
Not using dispensers.
Dispense cartridge is empty.
Not washing like colors together.
Hard water or not enough
detergent used.
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Door not left open after use.
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.
Fabric damage can occur if washer
door is closed on an item, trapping
it between the door glass and the
rubber seal.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have
been added incorrectly.
Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature
to improve cleaning.
If using the Overnight Wash & Dry or Rapid Wash cycles, wash
only a few items.
Use Power Wash for tough cleaning.
Add an extra rinse for heavily soiled loads.
Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener
staining.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Avoid overfilling.
Do not add products other than those specified directly to load.
Fill dispense cartridge to the Max line with HE liquid detergent.
Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is
complete to avoid dye transfer.
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or
hard water.
Touch WATER HARDNESS (on some models) to change water
hardness to "hard."
Run the Clean Washer with affresh
wash cycles. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance."
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the
Fresh Hold ® option if load cannot be removed immediately
after the wash is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always
follow the manufacturer's directions.
See "Washer Care" section.
This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors,
leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses.
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.
Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Do not overfill the washer.
Push wash load fully into the washer.
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.
Solution
cycle monthly or every 30
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