Maytag BRAVOSTM manual Stains, gray whites, dingy colors Garments damaged

Stains, gray whites, dingy colors Garments damaged

■Did you properly sort the load?

Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

■Was the wash temperature too low?

Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash.

■Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water?

Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. Water temperature should be at least 60°F (15.6°C) for soap to dissolve and work properly. For best performance, use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amounts.

■Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding detergent and fabric softener?

Measure detergent and fabric softener. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse portion of a cycle only. Do not drip fabric softener onto clothes.

■Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need to install an iron filter.

■Did you add detergent to the dispenser?

For best results, use the dispenser to dissolve the detergent.

■Did you add fabric softener directly to the load?

Use your fabric softener dispenser. Do not drip fabric softener onto clothes.

■Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball?

Use the fabric softener dispenser provided with the washer. Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.

■Did you unload the washer promptly?

To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops.

■Did you add detergent, chlorine bleach or fabric softener too late in the cycle? Detergent, chlorine bleach, and fabric softener should be added to the dispensers before starting the washer.

■Did you use Quick Wash on a large load?

Quick Wash is designed to wash only a few items for best results.

■Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing?

Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snagging and tearing of load.

■Were strings and sashes tied to avoid tangling?

Straps and strings can easily become entangled in the load, causing strain on seams and tearing.

■Were items damaged before washing?

Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

■Did you overload the washer?

The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing.

■Did you add chlorine bleach properly?

Do not pour chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not place load items on top of the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer (on some models). Do not use more than the manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load.

■Did you follow the garment manufacturer’s care label instructions?

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