Maytag MHW4300D Benutzeranleitung

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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –

In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. 

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Not cleaning or removing 

stains (cont.)

Not using correct cycle for fabric type.

Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature 

to improve cleaning.
If using Rapid Wash cycle, wash only a few items.
Use Power Wash cycle for tough cleaning.
Add an extra 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 other than those specified directly to the 

load.

Not washing like colors together.

Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is 

complete to avoid dye transfer.

Not enough detergent used, or hard 

water.

Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard 

water.

Odors

Monthly maintenance not done as  

recommended.

Run the Clean Washer with affresh

®

 cycle monthly or every 30 

wash cycles. See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the  

Fresh Hold

®

/Fresh Spin

™

 option if load cannot be removed 

immediately after the wash is complete.

Not using HE detergent or using too 

much HE detergent.

Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always 

follow the manufacturer’s directions.
See “Washer Care” section.

Door not left open after use.

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.

Fabric Damage

Sharp items were in pockets during wash 

cycle.

Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before 

washing to avoid snags and tears.

Strings and straps could have tangled.

Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.

Items may have been damaged before 

washing.

Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

Fabric damage can occur if washer is  

tightly packed.

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 is started.

Liquid chlorine bleach may have been 

added incorrectly.

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.

Gray whites, dingy colors

Load not sorted properly.

The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in  

a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

Wash temperatures too low.

Use hot or warm temperatures if safe for the load. Make sure 

your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash.

Not enough detergent used, or hard 

water.

Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard 

water.