Frigidaire FFFW5000QW0 Use & Care Manual page 21

Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Wrinkling , Overloading the washer. • Reduce load size, , Do not overload washer,
, Incorrect wash cycle for • Rinse in cold water with liquid , Remove items from washer as soon
wash load. fabric softener using the casual as cycle is completed.
or delicate cycle. * Use liquid fabric softener,
Yellow buildup , Agitation time too short. • Soak in detergent booster or , Select correct wash cycle.
of body soil on , Wash water temperature product containing enzymes. , Use correct amount of detergent.
synthetic fabrics too low. • Wash in hottest water safe for , Wash synthetics frequently using hot
, Not enough detergent, fabric using casual cycle, or warm water.
• Increase detergent.
• Add bleach safe for fabric or treat
with color remover.
Yellow or brown , Iron or manganese in water • To restore discolored load of
rust stains supply, water pipes, or whites, use rust remover safe
water heater, for fabric.
• Do not use chlorine bleach to re-
move rust stains. It may intensify
discoloration.
i Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stainsin
i gasket
Residue stains
i / buildup mold
I or mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
, Moisture in the washen
, 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 washen
, Use of non-HE detergent.
Overdosing detergent.
Water in fold of , Result of washing and part
i 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.
• 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 recom-
mended dosage.
• Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
• Remove dispenser drawer and
wipe dispenser and inserts with
combination of _/4 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 recom-
mended 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 recom-
mended dosage.
• Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
• Pour one cup liquid chlorine
bleach in standpipe; let remain a
day and flush with 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 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.