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Post# 194861 , Reply# 1 3/4/2007 at 13:09 (6,256 days old) by gansky1  (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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I wouldn't worry too much, some of the worst inner baskets I've seen had some of the cleanest outer tubs - much to my amazement. Maytag's Swirl-Away draining seemed to keep everything pretty clean. There is likely some build up around the center boot and stem under the basket, but that's normal and probably won't affect function at all. Do you have soft or softened water? Try adding some STPP or other softener with your detergent, that will cut down on the buildup from now on and, in time, may help reduce what's already there.
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Post# 194877 , Reply# 3 3/4/2007 at 14:56 (6,256 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Acids
You might also want to try a careful application of CLR or some other acid Limescale/Rust/calcium remover. I have had particularly good luck with both CLR toilet-bowl cleaner and GLISTEN citric acid dishwasher cleaner(mixed with 1 pint of boiling water). I've soaked the plastic Maytag agitator and its plastic parts in CLR overnight and it has cleaned it brilliantly. The only warning is don't let the acid touch the chrome top of the lint filter, if that is the type your machine has.If the scale refuses to budge you could try a bit of muriatic acid but be very careful; wear heavy gloves, goggles and a respirator mask. The stuff is evil and if the liquid doesn't get you, the fumes will. Please post some pictures when you can. 
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Post# 194890 , Reply# 4 3/4/2007 at 17:11 (6,256 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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