Maytag MTW5707TQ0, Use & Care Manual

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Washer Results

Load too wet

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Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?

Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available).

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Did you use a cold rinse?

 Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses. This is normal.

Residue or lint on load

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Did you sort properly?

 Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, 

synthetics). Also sort by color.

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Did you overload the washer?

 The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. 

Clothes should move freely. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller 
loads.

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Did you select the correct water level?

 The water level should be correct for the load 

size. Clothes should move freely in the water.

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Did you use enough detergent?

 Follow manufacturer’s directions. Use enough detergent 

to hold the lint in the water.

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Did you line dry your clothing?

 If so, you can expect some lint on the clothing.

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Check the following: 

Was paper or tissue left in the pockets?

Is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)? Wash water colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may not 
completely dissolve the detergent.

Did you use the proper cycle time for the load? Reducing wash time (duration) is another 
way to reduce lint.

Stains on load

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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 on clothes.

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Is there above average iron (rust) in water?

 You may need to install an iron filter.

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Did you properly sort the load?

 Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

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Did you unload the washer promptly?

 To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as 

it stops.

Load is wrinkled

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Did you unload the washer promptly?

 Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

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Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?

Use the cycle for Casual or Permanent Press clothes or another cycle with low spin speeds 
(if available) to reduce wrinkling.

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Did you overload the washer?

 The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. 

Loads should move freely during washing.

To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load 
size to provide more space.

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Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed?

 Check that the hot and cold water hoses are 

connected to the right faucets. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses.”

Load is tangled or twisted

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Did you overload the washer?

 The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. 

Loads should move freely during washing.

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Did you wrap items around the agitator?

 Drop items loosely into the washer. Do not 

wrap items around the agitator.

Gray whites, dingy colors

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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.

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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.

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

 Use more detergent for 

washing heavy soils in cold or hard water.

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Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed?

 Check that the hot and cold water hoses are 

connected to the right faucets. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses.”

Garments damaged

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Check the following: 

Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing? Empty pockets, zip zippers, 
snap or hook fasteners before washing. 

Were strings and sashes tied to avoid tangling? 

Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and broken threads in seams before 
washing.

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Did you overload the washer?

 The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. 

Loads should move freely during washing.

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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).

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Did you follow the manufacturer’s care label instructions?