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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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