Frigidaire AGQ7000EE Use and Care Manual - Page 24

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM 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 • 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 dissolve and remove detergents. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Result of washing and part of normal operation. • 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 dissolve and remove detergents. SOLUTIONS • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle • Scrub gasket with Comet™ Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover using brush to remove stains. • Use only HE (high efficiency detergent) along with recommended dosage. • Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • 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 recommended 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 recommended 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 • 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. 24