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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
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 using casual cycle.
Increase detergent.•
Add bleach safe for fabric or •
treat with color remover.
Select correct wash cycle.•
Use correct amount of •
detergent.
Wash synthetics frequently •
using hot or warm water.
Yellow or
brown rust
stains
Iron or manganese in water •
supply, water pipes, or wa-
ter heater.
To restore discolored load of •
whites, use rust remover safe for
fabric.
Do not use chlorine bleach to re-•
move 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 supply system.
Residue
stains / build-
up, 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 CLEAN WASHER cycle•
Scrub gasket with Comet™ •
Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover
using brush to remove stains.
Use only HE (high effi ciency •
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately •
upon cycle completion.
Run dehumidifi er in laundry •
room.
Avoid overfi lling detergent •
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
Dry the inside of washer •
and gasket after every run.
Residue
stains / build-
up, 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 recom-
mended dosage.
Avoid overfi lling detergent •
and fabric softener com-
partments 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 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 effi ciency •
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 fl ush with water.
Leave door and dispenser •
drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.
