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Question posted by setman11 on December 18th, 2012

I Have A Maytag Front Loader. What Causes My Clothes To Smell Sour?

When drying after a shower my towels smell sour. What can I do?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 4

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Use and Care Guide - Page 5

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Use and Care Guide - Page 6

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Use and Care Guide - Page 7

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Use and Care Guide - Page 8

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Use and Care Guide - Page 12

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Use and Care Guide - Page 13

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Use and Care Guide - Page 14

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Use and Care Guide - Page 15

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Use and Care Guide - Page 16

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Use and Care Guide - Page 17

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Use and Care Guide - Page 19

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Use and Care Guide - Page 20

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Use and Care Guide - Page 21

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Use and Care Guide - Page 22

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Use and Care Guide - Page 23

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Use and Care Guide - Page 24

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Use and Care Guide - Page 25

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Use and Care Guide - Page 26

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