Frigidaire FFFS5115PW Common Washing Problems, continued, Solutions To Common Problems

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		SOLUTIONS		PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Wrinkling	•	Overloading the washer.	•	Reduce load size.	•	Do not overload washer.
	•	Incorrect wash cycle for	•	Rinse in cold water with liquid	•	Remove items from washer as soon
		wash load.		fabric softener using the casual		as cycle is completed.
				or delicate cycle.	•	Use liquid fabric softener.
Yellow buildup	•	Agitation time too short.	•	Soak in detergent booster or	•	Select correct wash cycle.
of body soil on	•	Wash water temperature		product containing enzymes.	•	Use correct amount of detergent.
synthetic fabrics		too low.	•	Wash in hottest water safe for	•	Wash synthetics frequently using hot
	•	Not enough detergent.		fabric using casual cycle.		or warm water.
			•	Increase detergent.
			•	Add bleach safe for fabric or treat
				with color remover.
Yellow or brown	•	Iron or manganese in water	•	To restore discolored load of	•	Use nonprecipitating water softener.
rust stains		supply, water pipes, or		whites, use rust remover safe	•	Before washing, run hot water for a
		water heater.		for fabric.		few minutes to clear lines.
			•	Do not use chlorine bleach to re-	•	Drain water heater occasionally.
				move rust stains. It may intensify	•	For an ongoing problem, install
				discoloration.		an iron filter in your water supply
						system.
Residue stains /	•	Moisture in the washer.	•	Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle	•	Run dehumidifier in laundry room.
buildup, mold or	•	Use of non-HE detergent.	•	Scrub gasket with Comet™ Spray	•	Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
mildew stains in	•	Overdosing detergent.		Gel Mildew Stain Remover using		softener compartments of dispenser.
gasket	•	Overloading wash drum.		brush to remove stains.	•	Dry the inside of washer and gasket
	•	Leaving a wet load set in	•	Use only HE (high efficiency		after every run.
		washer.		detergent) along with recom-
	• Cold water washes which			mended dosage.
		may not completely dissolve	• Remove wash load immediately
		and remove detergents.		upon cycle completion.
Residue stains	•	Moisture in the washer.	•	Remove dispenser drawer and	•	Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
/ buildup, mold	•	Use of non-HE detergent.		wipe dispenser and inserts with		softener compartments of dispenser.
or mildew stains	•	Overdosing detergent.		combination of ¾ cup liquid
in dispenser				chlorine bleach and one gallon
drawer				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.
Water in fold of	•	Result of washing and part	•	At the end of each wash, dry
flexible gasket		of normal operation.		inside of gasket fold with clean
				dry towel all around gasket.
Odor	• Moisture in the washer.		• Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle.		• Leave door and dispenser drawer
	•	Use of non-HE detergent.	•	At the end of each wash, dry		open for a few hours after use or
	•	Overdosing detergent.		inside of gasket fold with clean,		whenever washer is not in use.
	•	Leaving a wet load remain		dry towel all around gasket.
		in washer.	•	Use only HE (high efficiency
	•	Cold water washes which		detergent) along with recom-
		may not completely dissolve		mended dosage.
		and remove detergents.	• Remove wash load immediately
				upon cycle completion.
			•	Pour one cup liquid chlorine
				bleach in standpipe; let remain a
				day and flush with water.

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