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Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Wrinkling
• Overloading the washer.
• Incorrect wash cycle for
wash load.
Yellow buildup of
• Agitation time too short.
body soil on syn-
• Wash water temperature
thetic fabrics
too low.
• Not enough detergent.
Yellow or brown
• Iron or manganese in water
rust stains
supply, water pipes, or water
heater.
Residue stains /
• Moisture in the washer.
buildup, mold or
• Use of non-HE detergent.
mildew stains in
• Overdosing detergent.
gasket
• Overloading wash drum.
• Leaving a wet load set in
washer.
• Cold water washes which
may not completely dissolve
and remove detergents.
Residue stains
• Moisture in the washer.
/ buildup, mold
• Use of non-HE detergent.
or mildew stains
• Overdosing detergent.
in dispenser
drawer
Water in fold of
• Result of washing and part
flexible gasket
of normal operation.
Odor
• 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 dissolve
and remove detergents.
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 intensify
discoloration.
• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle
• Scrub gasket with Comet™ Spray
Gel Mildew Stain Remover using
brush to remove stains.
• Use only HE (high efficiency de-
tergent) along with recommended
dosage.
• Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
• Remove dispenser drawer and
wipe dispenser and inserts with
combination of ¾ cup liquid
chlorine bleach and one gallon
hot water. Rinse well, and repeat if
necessary. Return drawer to loca-
tion. NOTE: Wear rubber of latex
gloves. Protect floor and clothing
from bleach damage.
• Use only HE (high efficiency de-
tergent) along with recommended
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 de-
tergent) along with recommended
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 soft-
ener.
• 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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