Frigidaire BKFW3517KT0 Use & Care Manual page 24

Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
gasket
Residue stains
/ buildup, mold
or mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
Water in fold of
flexible gasket
Odor
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 dissolve
and remove detergents.
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 dissolve
and remove detergents.
Perform SYSTEM CLEAN
cycle
Scrub gasket with Comet
TM
Spray Gel Mildew Stain
Remover using brush to
remove stains.
Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
Remove wash load immedi-
ately upon cycle completion.
Remove dispenser drawer
and wipe dispenser and
inserts with combination of
3/4cup liquid chlorine bleach
and one gallon hot water.
Rinse well, and repeat if
necessary. Return drawer to
location. NOTE: Wear rub-
ber of latex gloves. Protect
floor and clothing from
bleach damage.
Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
At the end of each wash,
dry inside of gasket fold
with clean dry towel all
around gasket.
Perform SYSTEM CLEAN
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 rec-
ommended dosage.
Remove wash load immedi-
ately upon cycle completion.
Pour one cup liquid chlorine
bleach in standpipe; let
remain a day and flush with
water.
Run dehumidifier in laundry
room.
Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every run.
Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
Leave door and dispenser
drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.