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Post# 676315   4/29/2013 at 22:41 (3,985 days old) by ptcruiser51 (Boynton Beach, FL)   |   | |
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My sister has a 2011 BOL Bravos. Does a great job, but over the weekend I did a white load and noticed little black flecks over the load. Lots of them. I could dust them off before I put the stuff on the clothesline, and those I missed shook-off easily when I got home. I did a dark load and didn't notice anything.
I'm wondering is the boot flaking-off? Or is it residue from the outer basket? The inner one is stainless, but I think may be mold or somthing else because she washes everything on "normal". I use cycles which are accurate for what is being washed: Heavy duty, whites, sheets, etc. Any answers? Any questions? Anyone care for a mint? |
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Post# 676394 , Reply# 1   4/30/2013 at 08:02 (3,985 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 676407 , Reply# 2   4/30/2013 at 08:34 (3,985 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 676442 , Reply# 3   4/30/2013 at 12:10 (3,985 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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What type of detergent are you using? The ones that have the so called built in fabric softener can cause a wax build up inbetween the inner and outer tubs. It then loosens and leaves a nasty residue that winds up on the clothes.It could also have been some kind of plastic like the outer shell of a pen? |
Post# 676840 , Reply# 5   5/2/2013 at 14:14 (3,982 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 677306 , Reply# 6   5/4/2013 at 22:19 (3,980 days old) by ptcruiser51 (Boynton Beach, FL)   |   | |
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I suspected more "nasty buildup" than anything else. My sister tends to run everything on "Normal" or "Hand Wash" rather than the correct cycle. I'll run a "washer clean" cycle with Affresh next time and see what happens.
FWIW, when I was at THD, my factory reps always recommended that I suggested to my customers that they select the correct cycle for what they were washing: Whites, colors, towels, heavy-duty, etc. I usually never heard complaints from these folks. After I told the nay-sayers what they were doing wrong, I never heard from these people, either. Again, thanx for your help! |