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SoLutIonS to common proBLemS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
gasket
Moisture in the washer.
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Use of non-HE detergent.
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Overdosing detergent.
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Overloading wash drum.
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Leaving a wet load set in
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washer.
Cold water washes which
•
may not completely dissolve
and remove detergents.
Perform SYSTEM CLEAN
•
cycle
Scrub gasket with Comet™
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Spray Gel Mildew Stain
Remover using brush to
remove stains.
Use only HE (high efficiency
•
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
Remove wash load immedi-
•
ately upon cycle completion.
Run dehumidifier in laundry
•
room.
Avoid overfilling detergent
•
and fabric softener compart-
ments 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.
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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 rub-
ber of latex gloves. Protect
floor and clothing from
bleach damage.
Use only HE (high efficiency
•
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
Avoid overfilling detergent
•
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
Water in fold of
flexible 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 efficiency
•
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
Remove wash load immedi-
•
ately upon cycle completion.
Pour one cup liquid chlorine
•
bleach in standpipe; let
remain a day and flush with
water.
Leave door and dispenser
•
drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.
common Washing problems, continued
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