Kenmore C4906 Series User Manual

Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Agitation time too short.•
Wash water temperature too low.•
Not enough detergent.•
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.
Select correct wash cycle.•
Use correct amount of deter-•
gent.
Wash synthetics frequently us-•
ing hot or warm water.
Yellow or brown
rust stains
Iron or manganese in water sup-•
ply, water pipes, or water heater.
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.
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.
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
gasket
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.
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.
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.
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
dispenser drawer
Moisture in the washer.•
Use of non-HE detergent.•
Overdosing detergent.•
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.
Avoid overfi lling detergent and •
fabric softener compartments
of dispenser.
Water in fold of
fl exible gasket
Result of washing and part of •
normal operation.
At the end of each wash, dry inside •
of gasket fold with clean dry towel all
around gasket.
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.•
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.
Leave door and dispenser •
drawer open for a few hours
after use or whenever washer is
not in use.
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Kenmore C4906 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	C4906 Series
Category	Washer
Language	English