Kenmore C4906 series Use & Care Manual page 19

Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Yellow buildup • Agitation time too short.
of body soil on • Wash water temperature too low.
synthetic fabrics • Not enough detergent.
Yellow or brown • Iron or manganese in water sup-
rust stains ply, 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 or • Use of non-HE detergent.
mildew stains in • Overdosing detergent.
dispenser drawer
Water in fold of • Result of washing and part of
fl exible gasket 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
• Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.
• Wash in hottest water safe for fabric us-
ing 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 SYSTEM CLEAN cycle
• Scrub gasket with Comet™ Spray Gel
Mildew Stain Remover using brush to
remove stains.
• Use only HE (high effi ciency detergent)
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 location.
NOTE: Wear rubber of latex gloves.
Protect fl oor and clothing from bleach
damage.
• Use only HE (high effi ciency 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 effi ciency 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 fl ush
with water.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Select correct wash cycle.
• Use correct amount of deter-
gent.
• Wash synthetics frequently us-
ing 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 fi lter in your water sup-
ply system.
• Run dehumidifi er in laundry
room.
• Avoid overfi lling detergent and
fabric softener compartments
of dispenser.
• Dry the inside of washer and
gasket after every run.
• Avoid overfi lling 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.