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Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
gasket
Residue stains
/ buildup, mold
or mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
Water in fold of
flexible gasket
Odor
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Overloading the washer.
Incorrect wash cycle for
wash load.
Agitation time too short.
Wash water temperature
too low.
Not enough detergent.
Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or
water heater.
Moisture in the washen
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.
Moisture in the washen
Use of non-HE detergent.
Overdosing detergent.
Result of washing and part
of normal operation.
Moisture in the washen
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
Reduce toad 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 re-
move rust stains. It may intensify
discoloration.
Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle
Scrub gasket with Comet TM Spray
Gel Mildew Stain Remover using
brush to remove stains.
Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
Remove dispenser drawer and
wipe dispenser and inserts with
combination of _/4 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 floor and
clothing from bleach damage.
Use only HE (high efficiency
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 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 recom-
mended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
Pour one cup liquid chlorine
bleach in standpipe; let remain a
day and flush with water.
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 filter in your water supply
system.
Run dehumidifier in laundry room.
Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
softener compartments of dispenser.
Dry the inside of washer and gasket
after every run.
Avoid overfilling 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.
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