Haven't washed anything with dirt or leaves. Nothing was in any of the pockets of the clothes I washed. The washing machine has done this for 3 or 4 loads in a row. What the heck is this stuff and what part of my washing machine would cause this? Cleaned the fabric softener dispenser and followed the directions in the manual to clean the washing machine 2 different times. Is there a filter I should change? The manual says the machine has "a self cleaning lint system" that automatically separates lint from the wash water, trapping the lint between the inner tub and outer tub and flushes it out at the end of the wash. Seems like this is possibly ending up on the clothes somehow.
This sounds like what the service manual calls "scrud":
"If fabric softener is used regularly it will eventually cause a build up within the outer basket. This can result in black flakes present in the wash load that can stain garments. To remove scrud follow the procedure below.
Step1: Add a full cup of a good quality dishwashing powder in to the machine.
Step 2: Set the machine to a Heavy Duty cycle, select a Hot Wash temperature, High Water level and allow the machine to agitate for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Leaving the lid closed, turn the machine off and allow to soak overnight.
Step 4: The following day, turn the machine on and advance to the spin cycle to drain the water from the machine. After the water has drained, turn the machine off then back on again, and select a Heavy Duty cycle, Hot wash, High Water level, and allow the machine to complete a full cycle to ensure that all of the loose scrud and residual detergent has been flushed away.
Note: If there is an extremely heavy build up the above procedure may have to be repeated." (emphasis theirs) (http://www.applianceaid.com/pdf/517792A-PH7-USA-Eco-Washer-Service.pdf)
You said you cleaned the machine already, so maybe you did this step, but I thought it might help.
SOURCE: Maytag washing machine
The lid switch is bad on your washer. Either replace it or bypass it.
SOURCE: My Fisher & Paykel Washing
Sounds like main computer has gone, check for loose wires as the plug into the rear of the top removable panel
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