Frigidaire FFFW5000QW Owner's Manual

21

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Wrinkling

•  Overloading the washer.

•  Incorrect wash cycle for 

wash load.

•  Reduce load size.

•  Rinse in cold water with liquid 

fabric softener using the casual 

or delicate cycle.

•  Do not overload washer.

•  Remove items from washer as soon 

as cycle is completed.

•  Use liquid fabric softener.

Yellow buildup 

of body soil on 

synthetic fabrics

•  Agitation time too short.

•  Wash water temperature 

too low.

•  Not enough detergent.

•  Soak in detergent booster or 

product containing enzymes.

•  Wash in hottest water safe for 

fabric using casual cycle.

• Increase detergent.

•  Add bleach safe for fabric or treat 

with color remover.

•  Select correct wash cycle.

•  Use correct amount of detergent.

•  Wash synthetics frequently using hot 

or warm water.

Yellow or brown 

rust stains

•  Iron or manganese in water 

supply, water pipes, or 

water heater.

•  To restore discolored load of 

whites, use rust remover safe 

for fabric.

•  Do not use chlorine bleach to re-

move rust stains. It may intensify 

discoloration.

•  Use nonprecipitating water softener.

•  Before washing, run hot water for a 

few minutes to clear lines.

•  Drain water heater occasionally.

•  For an ongoing problem, install 

an iron fi lter in your water supply 

system.

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 effi ciency 

detergent) along with recom-

mended dosage.

•  Remove wash load immediately 

upon cycle completion.

• Run dehumidifi er in laundry room.

• Avoid overfi lling detergent and fabric 

softener compartments 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 rubber of 

latex gloves. Protect fl oor and 

clothing from bleach damage.

•  Use only HE (high effi ciency 

detergent) along with recom-

mended dosage.

• Avoid overfi lling detergent and fabric 

softener compartments of dispenser.

Water in fold of 

fl 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 effi ciency 

detergent) along with recom-

mended dosage.

•  Remove wash load immediately 

upon cycle completion.

•  Pour one cup liquid chlorine 

bleach in standpipe; let remain a 

day and fl ush with water.

•  Leave door and dispenser drawer 

open for a few hours after use or 

whenever washer is not in use.