Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Yellow buildup
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Agitation time too short.
of body soil on
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Wash water temperature too low.
synthetic fabrics
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Not enough detergent.
Yellow or brown
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Iron or manganese in water sup-
rust stains
ply, water pipes, or water heater.
Residue stains /
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Moisture in the washer.
buildup, mold or
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Use of non-HE detergent.
mildew stains in
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Overdosing detergent.
gasket
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Overloading wash drum.
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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 stains /
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Moisture in the washer.
buildup, mold or
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Use of non-HE detergent.
mildew stains in
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Overdosing detergent.
dispenser drawer
Water in fold of
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Result of washing and part of
fl exible gasket
normal operation.
Odor
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Moisture in the washer.
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Use of non-HE detergent.
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Overdosing detergent.
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Leaving a wet load remain in
washer.
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Cold water washes which may not
completely dissolve and remove
detergents.
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SOLUTIONS
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Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.
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Wash in hottest water safe for fabric us-
ing 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 remove
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 recommended 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 recommended 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.
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Use only HE (high effi ciency detergent)
along with recommended dosage.
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Remove wash load immediately upon
cycle completion.
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Pour one cup liquid chlorine bleach in
standpipe; let remain a day and fl ush
with water.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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Select correct wash cycle.
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Use correct amount of deter-
gent.
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Wash synthetics frequently us-
ing 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 sup-
ply system.
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Run dehumidifi er in laundry
room.
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Avoid overfi lling detergent and
fabric softener compartments
of dispenser.
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Dry the inside of washer and
gasket after every run.
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Avoid overfi lling detergent and
fabric softener compartments
of dispenser.
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Leave door and dispenser
drawer open for a few hours
after use or whenever washer is
not in use.