Frigidaire FAFW3801LW Washer User Manual


 
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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 ef ciency
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
Remove wash load immedi-
ately upon cycle completion.
Run dehumidi er in laundry
room.
Avoid over lling 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
oor and clothing from
bleach damage.
Use only HE (high ef ciency
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
Avoid over lling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
Water in fold of
exible 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 ef ciency
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 ush 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