SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
Common Washing Problems, continued
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Residue stains / | • | Moisture in the washer. | • | Perform SYSTEM CLEAN | • | Run dehumidifier in laundry |
buildup, mold or | • | Use of |
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| room. |
mildew stains in | • | Overdosing detergent. | • | Scrub gasket with Comet™ | • | Avoid overfilling detergent |
gasket | • | Overloading wash drum. |
| Spray Gel Mildew Stain |
| and fabric softener compart- |
| • | Leaving a wet load set in |
| Remover using brush to |
| ments of dispenser. |
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| washer. |
| remove stains. | • | Dry the inside of washer |
| • | Cold water washes which | • | Use only HE (high efficiency |
| and gasket after every run. |
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| may not completely dissolve |
| detergent) along with rec- |
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| and remove detergents. |
| ommended dosage. |
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| • Remove wash load immedi- |
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| ately upon cycle completion. |
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Residue stains | • | Moisture in the washer. | • | Remove dispenser drawer | • | Avoid overfilling detergent |
/ buildup, mold | • | Use of |
| and wipe dispenser and |
| and fabric softener compart- |
or mildew stains | • | Overdosing detergent. |
| inserts with combination of |
| ments of dispenser. |
in dispenser |
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| ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach |
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drawer |
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| and one gallon hot water. |
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| Rinse well, and repeat if |
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| necessary. Return drawer to |
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| ber of latex gloves. Protect |
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| floor and clothing from |
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| bleach damage. |
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| • | Use only HE (high efficiency |
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Water in fold of | • | Result of washing and part | • | At the end of each wash, |
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flexible gasket |
| of normal operation. |
| dry inside of gasket fold |
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| with clean dry towel all |
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| around gasket. |
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Odor | • Moisture in the washer. | • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN | • Leave door and dispenser | |||
| • | Use of |
| cycle. |
| drawer open for a few |
| • | Overdosing detergent. | • | At the end of each wash, |
| hours after use or whenever |
| • | Leaving a wet load remain |
| dry inside of gasket fold |
| washer is not in use. |
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| in washer. |
| with clean, dry towel all |
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| • Cold water washes which |
| around gasket. |
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| may not completely dissolve | • | Use only HE (high efficiency |
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| and remove detergents. |
| detergent) along with rec- |
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| ommended dosage. |
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| ately upon cycle completion. |
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| • | Pour one cup liquid chlorine |
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| bleach in standpipe; let |
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| remain a day and flush with |
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| water. |
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