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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. 24

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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Residue stains /
buildup, mold or
mildew stains in
gasket
• 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.
• 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 rec-
ommended dosage.
• Remove wash load immedi-
ately upon cycle completion.
• Run dehumidifier in laundry
room.
• Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
• Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every run.
Residue stains
/ buildup, mold
or mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
• Moisture in the washer.
• Use of non-HE detergent.
• Overdosing detergent.
• 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 rub-
ber of latex gloves. Protect
floor and clothing from
bleach damage.
• Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
• Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
Water in fold of
flexible gasket
• Result of washing and part
of normal operation.
• At the end of each wash,
dry inside of gasket fold
with clean dry towel all
around gasket.
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.
• 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 rec-
ommended dosage.
• Remove wash load immedi-
ately upon cycle completion.
• Pour one cup liquid chlorine
bleach in standpipe; let
remain a day and flush with
water.
• Leave door and dispenser
drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.
Common Washing Problems, continued