Maytag YMHWE301, YMHWE251, YMHWE201 Troubleshooting, If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution

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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