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Common
Washing
Problems,
continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLECAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Yellow buildup
o Agitation time too short,
o Soak in detergent booster or product
_ Select correct wash cycle.
of body soil
on
, Wash water temperature too low.
containing enzymes.
_ Use correct amount of deter-
synthetic fabrics
_ Not enough detergent,
o Wash in hottest water safe for fabric us-
gent.
ing casual cycle.
_ Wash synthetics frequently us-
Increase detergent,
ing hot or warm water.
Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with
color remover.
Yellow or brown
_ Iron or manganese in water sup-
o To restore discolored load of whites, use
_ Use nonprecipitating
water
rust stains
ply, water pipes, or water heater,
rust remover safe for fabric,
softener.
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
rust stains. It may intensify discoloration.
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
gasket
o
o
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
dispenser drawer
Water in fold of
flexible gasket
Odor
o
o
o
o
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 recommended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately upon
cycle completion.
Remove dispenser drawer and wipe
dispenser and inserts with combination
of sAcup 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 recommended 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 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.
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 sup-
ply 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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