Maytag BRAVOS XL Use and Care Guide download pdf (Page 15)

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call ...

In USA www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca.

If you experience Possible causes Solution

Washer not draining/

spinning, loads are

still wet (cont.)

Incorrect or wrong

wash or rinse

temperatures

Load not rinsed

Sand, pet hair, lint, etc.

on load after washing

Load is tangling

Using cycles with a lower spin speed.

Washer may be tightly packed or

unbalanced.

Check plumbing for correct drain

hose installation. Drain hose extends

into standpipe farther than 4.5"

(114 mm).

Not using HE detergent or using too

much HE detergent.

Check for proper water supply.

Energy-saving controlled

wash temperatures.

Check for proper water supply.

Not using HE detergent or using too

much HE detergent.

Washer may be tightly packed.

Fabric softener option not selected.

Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and

detergent or bleach residues

may require additional rinsing.

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles

with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin

for your garment.

Tightly packed loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly,

leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly arrange the wet

load for balanced spinning. Select RINSE!DRAIN & SPIN

to remove excess water. See "Using Your Washer" for loading

recommendations.

Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form and

securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain opening.

Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor.

Remove any clogs from drain hose.

Suds from regular detergent or using too much detergent

can slow or stop draining or spinning. Use only HE detergent.

Always measure and follow detergent directions for your load.

To remove extra suds, select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN. Do not

add detergent.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and

have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.

Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.

Remove any kinks in hoses.

Energy Stab qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water

temperatures than traditional top-load washers. This includes

cooler hot and warm washes.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing 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.

The suds from regular detergent can cause the washer

to operate incorrectly.

Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.

Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions

based on load size and soil level.

The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load 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 has started.

When using fabric softener, be sure the Fabric Softener option

is selected.

Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.

Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.

Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the

recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed, j

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