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Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Wrinkling • Overloading the washer.
• Incorrect wash cycle for
wash load.
Yellow buildup • Agitation time too short.
of body soil • Wash water temperature
on synthetic too low.
fabrics • Not enough detergent.
Yellow or brown • Iron or manganese in
rust stains water supply, water pipes,
or water heater.
Residue stains • Moisture in the washer.
/ buildup, mold • Use of non-HE detergent.
or mildew stains • Overdosing detergent.
in gasket • Overloading wash drum.
• Leaving a wet load set in
washer.
• Cold water washes which
may not completely dis-
solve and remove deter-
gents.
Residue stains • Moisture in the washer.
/ buildup, mold • Use of non-HE detergent.
or mildew stains • Overdosing detergent.
in dispenser
drawer
Water in fold • Result of washing and part
of fl exible of normal operation.
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 dis-
solve and remove deter-
gents.
Solutions to Common Problems
SOLUTIONS
• Reduce load size.
• Rinse in cold water with liquid
fabric softener using the casual
or delicate cycle.
• 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.
• To restore discolored load of
whites, use rust remover safe for
fabric.
• Do not use chlorine bleach to
remove rust stains. It may inten-
sify discoloration.
• 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.
• 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.
• At the end of each wash, dry
inside of gasket fold with clean
dry towel all around gasket.
• 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.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Do not overload washer.
• Remove items from washer as
soon as cycle is completed.
• Use liquid fabric softener.
• Select correct wash cycle.
• Use correct amount of detergent.
• Wash synthetics frequently using
hot or warm water.
• 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.
• 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.
• Avoid overfi lling detergent and
fabric softener compartments of
dispenser.
• Leave door and dispenser drawer
open for a few hours after use or
whenever washer is not in use.