Frigidaire FAFW3577KA Use and Care Guide - Page 23

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket 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. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN • Run dehumidifier in laundry cycle room. • Scrub gasket with Comet™ • Avoid overfilling detergent Spray Gel Mildew Stain and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. Remover using brush to remove stains. • Dry the inside of washer • Use only HE (high efficiency and gasket after every run. 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 • Leave door and dispenser cycle. drawer open for a few • At the end of each wash, hours after use or whenever dry inside of gasket fold washer is not in use. 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. • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. Water in fold of flexible gasket • Result of washing and part of normal operation. 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 dissolve and remove detergents. 23