Maytag YMHWE301, YMHWE251, YMHWE201 manual Load is wrinkled

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

 

Load not rinsed

Not using HE detergent or using too

The suds from regular detergent can cause the washer

 

 

 

 

much HE detergent.

to operate incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’s directions based on load size and soil level.

 

 

 

 

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well

 

 

 

 

 

if tightly packed. Load with dry items only. See the “Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

Guide” for load size recommendations for each cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load is wrinkled,

The washer is tightly packed.

Add load loosely. Items need to move freely to reduce

 

 

twisted, or tangled

 

wrinkling and tangling. See the “Cycle Guide” for load

 

 

 

 

 

size recommendations for each cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the

 

 

 

 

 

recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wash action and/or spin speed too

Select a slower spin speed. Note that items will be wetter

 

 

 

 

fast for load.

than when using a higher speed spin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The washer is not unloaded promptly.

Unload the washer as soon as it stops or use Fresh Spin™

 

 

 

 

 

option if you will not be able to unload the washer at the end

 

 

 

 

 

of the cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not choosing the right cycle for the

Use the Delicate cycle or another cycle with a low spin speed

 

 

 

 

load being washed.

to reduce wrinkling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wash water was not warm

If safe for load, use warm or hot wash water.

 

 

 

 

enough to relax wrinkles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not cleaning or

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning.

 

 

removing stains

 

See the “Cycle Guide” for load size recommendations for each

 

 

 

 

 

cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not using HE detergent or using too

Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow

 

 

 

 

much HE detergent.

manufacture’s directions based on load size and soil level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The suds from non-HE detergent can cause a film residue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard water or high level of iron (rust)

You may need to install a water softener and/or iron filter.

 

 

 

 

in water.

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric softener dispensing ball used.

Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.

 

 

 

 

 

Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment.

 

 

 

 

Powdered detergent used for

Consider using liquid detergent.

 

 

 

 

low-speed cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not using correct cycle for fabric type.

If using Rapid Wash cycle, wash only a few items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use Power Wash, Whites, and Heavy Duty cycle for tough

 

 

 

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add a 2nd Rinse for heavily soiled loads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not using dispensers.

Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener

 

 

 

 

 

staining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load dispensers before starting a cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avoid overfilling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not add products directly to load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents W10484488A Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretienTable of Contents Washer SafetyAccessoires AccessoriesSpin Speed Control Panel and FeaturesCycle Status Indicators Temp LevelPrewash Delay StartCycle Signal 2nd RinseCycle Status Indicators Model YMHWE301 Speed Level Options SettingsCycle Guide Standard Cycles Models YMHWE201** and YMHWE251Load Size Recommendations Cycle Guide SPECIAL-PURPOSE CyclesSort and prepare your laundry Using Your WasherChoosing the Right Detergent First wash cycle without laundryTo dispenser if desired Using the DispenserAdd HE detergent to dispenser Add fabric softener to dispenser if desiredDoor Locked Adjust cycle settings, if desiredTo set Delay Start Select CycleWasher Care Washer MaintenanceCleaning Your Front Loading Washer Remove garments promptly after cycle is finishedWasher Care Cleaning the DispenserTransporting Your Washer Cleaning the DispenserREINSTALLING/USING Washer Again NON-USE and Vacation CareError Code Appears in Display If you experience Possible Causes SolutionVibration or Off-Balance Water Leaks NoisesWasher not performing as expected Troubleshooting If you experience Possible causes Load is wrinkled Can result in odor Increasing cycle times Maytag at This limited warranty does not coverSécurité DE LA Laveuse Bouton POWER/CANCEL mise sous tension/ d’annulation Tableau DE Commande ET CaractéristiquesBouton START/PAUSE mise en marche/pause Soil Level niveau de saleté Delay Start mise en marche différéeCycle Signal signal de programme Control Lock verrouillage des commandesTémoins Lumineux DE Programme Guide DES Programmes Programmes Standard Modèle YMHWE301 Modèles YMHWE201** et YMHWE251High Guide DES Programmes Programmes SpéciauxChoix du détergent approprié Utilisation DE LA LaveusePremier programme de lavage sans vêtements Ajouter du détergent HE au distributeur Sélectionner le Programme Door Lock verrouillage de la porte Réglage de Delay Start mise en marche différéeAjuster les réglages de programme si désiré Sélectionner des options supplémentaires si désiréNettoyage de la laveuse à chargement frontal Entretien DE LA LaveuseEntretien DE LA Laveuse Entretien DE LA Laveuse suiteAnnulation du programme de nettoyage de la laveuse Nettoyage DU DistributeurMéthode avec l’agent de blanchiment au chlore Description du programme de nettoyage de la laveuseTransport DE LA Laveuse RÉINSTALLATION/RÉUTILISATION DE LA LaveuseNON Utilisation ET Entretien EN Période DE Vacances Entretien Pour Entreposage HivernalVibrations ou déséquilibre Un code d’erreur apparaît sur l’affichageFuites d’eau BruitsLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu La laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu suite De 4,5 114 mm Consulter le Guide de programmes pour connaître les Dépannage Dépannage Cela, sélectionner une température de lavage plus chaude Dépannage La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Garantie Limitée DES Appareils DE Buanderie MaytagPage Nos consultants fournissent ’assistance pour If you need replacement parts or to order accessoriesOur consultants provide assistance with For more assistance

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