Kenmore 417.4110* manual Solutions to Common Problems

Solutions to Common Problems

Common Washing Problems, continued

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

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