Nasty mold around the detergent tray - how to clean

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01-15-2013, 07:04 PM

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Nasty mold around the detergent tray - how to clean

Model Number: gltf2940es0 Brand: Frigidaire Age: 5 - 10 years

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So, yeah, this is pretty nasty. This is probably about 5-6yrs of growth. We have only recently (over the past 2yrs) been running Affresh and/or Borax through every few months.

Question - is the 'housing' that surrounds the detergent drawer removable in order to clean it? If so, how involved is the disassembly? Thanks

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01-16-2013, 04:55 PM

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Yes, you can take the housing out and here is a service manual that will show you how to do that.

http://www.emaservicetips.com/pdfs/4...isWasherSM.pdf

When you take it apart make sure you clean it and the pathways out real well. I think water is staying in there and causing the mold.

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01-16-2013, 06:33 PM

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Excellent, thanks very much!

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Nasty mold around the detergent tray - how to clean

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So, yeah, this is pretty nasty. This is probably about 5-6yrs of growth. We have only recently (over the past