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Solutions
to Common
Problems
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
i Wrinkling
i Yellow
buildup
i of body
soil
on synthetic
fabrics
Yellow
or brown
rust stains
Residue
stains
i/
buildup,
mold
or mildew
stains
in gasket
i Residue
stains
j/
buildup,
mold
or mildew
stains
in dispenser
i drawer
Water
in fold
of flexible
i gasket
Odor
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
* Overloading
the washer.
* Incorrect
wash
cycle
for
wash
load.
" Agitation
time
too short.
* Wash
water
temperature
too low.
" Not enough
detergent.
* Iron or manganese
in
water
supply,
water
pipes,
or water
heater.
* Moisture
in the washer.
* Use of non-HE
detergent.
* Overdosing
detergent.
* Overloading
wash
drum.
* Leaving
a wet load
set in
washer.
* Cold
water
washes
which
may
not completely
dis-
solve
and
remove
deter-
gents.
* Moisture
in the washer.
* Use of non-HE
detergent.
* Overdosing
detergent.
Result of washing
and
part
of normal
operation.
* Moisture
in the washer.
* Use of non-HE
detergent.
Overdosing
detergent.
* Leaving
a wet load
remain
in washer.
Cold
water
washes
which
may
not completely
dis-
solve
and
remove
deter-
gents.
SOLUTIONS
Reduce
load
size.
Rinse in cold
water
with liquid
fabric
softener
using the casual
or delicate
cycle.
* Soak
in detergent
booster
or
product
containing
enzymes.
* Wash
in hottest
water
safe for
fabric
using casual
cycle.
Increase
detergent.
* Add
bleach
safe for fabric
or
treat
with color
remover.
To restore
discolored
load
of
whites,
use rust remover
safe for
fabric.
Do not use chlorine
bleach
to
remove
rust stains.
It may
inten-
sify discoloration.
* Perform
CLEAN
WASHER
cycle
* Scrub
gasket
with Comet
TM
Spray
Gel Mildew
Stain
Remover
using brush
to remove
stains.
Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent)
along
with recom-
mended
dosage.
Remove
wash
load
immediately
upon
cycle
completion.
Remove
dispenser
drawer
and
wipe
dispenser
and inserts
with
combination
of 3_ cup liquid
chlorine
bleach
and
one gallon
hot water.
Rinse well,
and repeat
if necessary.
Return
drawer
to
location.
NOTE:
Wear
rubber
of
latex
gloves.
Protect
floor
and
clothing
from
bleach
damage.
Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent)
along
with recom-
mended
dosage.
At the end of each wash,
dry
inside
of gasket
fold
with clean
dry towel
all around
gasket.
Perform
CLEAN
WASHER
cycle.
At the end of each wash,
dry
inside
of gasket
fold
with clean,
dry towel
all around
gasket.
Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent)
along
with recom-
mended
dosage.
Remove
wash
load
immediately
upon
cycle
completion.
Pour one cup liquid
chlorine
bleach
in standpipe;
let remain
a
day
and flush with
water.
PREVENTIVE
MEASURES
* Do not overload
washer.
* Remove
items
from washer
as
soon as cycle
is completed.
Use liquid
fabric
softener.
Select
correct
wash
cycle.
Use correct
amount
of detergent.
Wash
synthetics
frequently
using
hot or warm
water.
* Use nonprecipitating
water
softener.
* Before
washing,
run hot water
for
a few
minutes
to clear
lines.
* Drain water
heater
occasionally.
* For an ongoing
problem,
install
an iron filter
in your
water
supply
system.
* Run dehumidifier
in laundry
room.
* Avoid
overfilling
detergent
and
fabric
softener
compartments
of
dispenser.
* Dry the inside
of washer
and
gasket
after
every
run.
* Avoid
overfilling
detergent
and
fabric
softener
compartments
of
dispenser.
* Leave
door
and dispenser
drawer
open
for a few hours after
use or
whenever
washer
is not in use.
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