Electrolux EFLS527UIW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 41

Troubleshooting 41 Common washing inquiries Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liquid • If caused by detergent, • Avoid overfilling detergent or fabric mix 1 cup (240 ml) detergent and softener dispensed white vinegar with 1 qt fabric softener directly onto fabric. (.95 L) water in plastic compartments of container. Soak 1 hour. dispenser. Rinse. • If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash. Discoloration, • Not enough detergent. • Rewash with correct • Sort items by soil graying • Wash water temperature too low. • Incorrect sorting. amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Add bleach safe for level and color. • Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach fabric. safe for fabric. Greasy, • Not enough detergent. • Treat with prewash • Use correct amount oily stains • Undiluted liquid fabric stain remover or liquid softener poured directly detergent. on fabric. • Increase detergent and of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. water temperature. • DO NOT pour liquid Rewash. fabric softener • Rub fabric softener directly on fabric. stains with bar soap. Holes, tears, • Incorrect use of • May be irreversible if • Never pour chlorine or snags chlorine bleach. rips, tears and seams bleach directly on • Unfastened zippers, cannot be mended. fabric. hooks, buckles. • Check condition • Rips, tears and broken threads. of items before washing. • Overloading washer. • Degradation of fabric. Lint • Incorrect sorting. • Reduce load size. • See Operating Your • Tissues left in pocket. Rewash using correct • Overloading washer. water temperature, • Not enough detergent. water level, and amount of detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove • Static cling is attracting detergent residue. lint. • Add liquid fabric • Load washed too long. softener to final rinse. Washer. • DO NOT overload washer. • Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller.