Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Yellow
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Agitation time too short.
buildup of
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Wash water temperature too
body soil
low.
on synthetic
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Not enough detergent.
fabrics
Yellow or
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Iron or manganese in water
brown rust
supply, water pipes, or wa-
stains
ter heater.
Residue
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Moisture in the washer.
stains / build-
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Use of non-HE detergent.
up, mold or
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Overdosing detergent.
mildew stains
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Overloading wash drum.
in gasket
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Leaving a wet load set in
washer.
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Cold water washes which
may not completely dissolve
and remove detergents.
Residue
•
Moisture in the washer.
stains / build-
•
Use of non-HE detergent.
up, mold or
•
Overdosing detergent.
mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
Water in fold
•
Result of washing and part
of fl exible
of normal operation.
gasket
Odor
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Moisture in the washer.
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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.
Solutions to Common Problems
SOLUTIONS
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Soak in detergent booster or
product containing enzymes.
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Wash in hottest water safe for
fabric using casual cycle.
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Increase detergent.
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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.
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Do not use chlorine bleach to re-
move rust stains. It may intensify
discoloration.
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Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle
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Scrub gasket with Comet™
Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover
using brush to remove stains.
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Use only HE (high effi ciency
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
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Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
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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 rubber of
latex gloves. Protect fl oor and
clothing from bleach damage.
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Use only HE (high effi ciency
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
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At the end of each wash, dry
inside of gasket fold with clean
dry towel all around gasket.
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Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle.
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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.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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Select correct wash cycle.
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Use correct amount of
detergent.
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Wash synthetics frequently
using hot or warm water.
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Use nonprecipitating water
softener.
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Before washing, run hot water
for a few minutes to clear lines.
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Drain water heater occasionally.
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For an ongoing problem,
install an iron fi lter in your
water supply system.
•
Run dehumidifi er in laundry
room.
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Avoid overfi lling detergent
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
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Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every run.
•
Avoid overfi lling detergent
and fabric softener com-
partments 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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