Use & Care Guide

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Solutions to Common Inquiries
Common Washing Inquiries, continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEA-
SURES
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 using casual cycle.
• Increase detergent.
• Add bleach safe for fabric or
treat with color remover.
• Select correct wash
cycle.
• Use correct amount of
detergent.
• Wash synthetics
frequently using hot or
warm water.
Yellow or
brown rust
stains
• Iron or manganese in water
supply, 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 oc-
casionally.
• For an ongoing prob-
lem, install an iron filter
in your water supply
system.
Residue stain
buildup 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 dis-
solve and remove deter-
gents.
• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle
• Scrub gasket with Comet™
Spray Gel Mildew Stain Re-
mover using brush to remove
stains.
• Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
• Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
• Run dehumidifier in
laundry room.
• Avoid overfilling
detergent and fabric
softener compartments
of dispenser.
• Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every
run.
Residue stain
buildup 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
floor and clothing from bleach
damage.
• Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
• Avoid overfilling
detergent and fabric
softener compartments
of dispenser.
Water in fold
of flexible
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 dis-
solve and remove deter-
gents.
• 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 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.
• Utilize the door stand
ventilation feature for
a few hours after use
or whenever washer is
not in use.