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Brown residue in samsung washing machine. Do not use or mix any other detergent or chemicals during the SELF CLEAN cycle. Run another cycle on the highest level and at the hottest water temperature this time adding one-half cup of baking soda to the drum. Ive seen something similar once where the tub crud was flaking off and getting into the wash basket.
It appears its something to do with the perhaps. This is typically caused by stagnant water soft or hard detergent andor mildew stuck inside the unit. 3 the temperature of water used.
While washing machines are designed to wash out dirt and soil build-up. Ive done a fair amount of Google searching and it seems this is a pretty common problem with FL washing machines. Turn the Cycle Selector to SELF CLEAN or select Pure Cycle.
I took Adams advice and ran the machine at 95 degrees with a little washing liquid a big dollop of bleach and a good scoop of washing soda. Put the machine on the highest setting like 90c and put a small amount of bleach in the drum without clothes of course and then let the cycle complete. Samsung Washer - Brown Residue - DISGUSTING.
I too had brown marks on washed clothing only noticing when ironing them. Filling the washing machine up with vinegar would undoubtedly be a different situation that having a small amount say the capacity of the fabric softener dispenser added to a load of water. Some of the newer top-models are designed in a manner that discourages the formation of residue such as this but older models may have cracks and crevasses that promote gunk buildup.
My current washer was a purchased replacement for the recall in spring of 2017. Washing Machine Brown Residue. Different attempts to remove these flakes do not bring any result.