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Solutions to Common
Problems
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE
MEASURES
Yellow
buildup
of body soil on
synthetic
fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
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
* 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
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.
" 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.
o
o
To restore discolored
load of whites,
use rust remover
safe for fabric.
Do not use chlorine
bleach
to remove
rust stains.
It may intensify
discolor-
ation.
* 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 recommended
dosage.
* Remove wash load immediately
upon
cycle completion.
* Remove dispenser
drawer
and wipe
dispenser
and inserts with combination
of 3¼ 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 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
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.
* 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
wafer
for
a few
minutes
to clear
lines.
*
Drain
water
heater
occasionally.
*
For an
ongoing
problem,
instail
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
gas-
ket 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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