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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 *
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Residue stains/ *
buildup, mold or *
mildew stains in *
dispenser drawer
Water in fold of *
flexible gasket
Odor *
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* 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.
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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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