Electrolux EFLS527UIW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 43

Troubleshooting 43 PROBLEM Residue stain buildup in gasket Residue stain buildup in dispenser drawer or detergent pack not dissolved. Water in fold of flexible gasket Odor POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Adding more than two detergent packs to detergent pack compartment. • PODS® option not selected when using detergent pack (on select models). • Result of washing and part of normal operation. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Perform clean • Run dehumidifier in washer cycle laundry room. • Scrub gasket with • Avoid overfilling Comet™ Spray Gel detergent and Mildew Stain Remover fabric softener - use brush to remove compartments of stains. dispenser. • Use only HE • Dry the inside of (high efficiency washer and gasket detergent) along with after every run. recommended dosage. • Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • Remove and clean • Avoid overfilling dispenser and inserts detergent and with combination of fabric softener ¾ cup liquid chlorine compartments of bleach and one gallon dispenser. hot water. Rinse well, • Check that PODS® and repeat if necessary. option is selected NOTE: Wear rubber of and detergent latex gloves. Protect pack is placed in floor and clothing from PODS® dispenser bleach damage. compartment when • Use only HE using detergent (high efficiency pack (on select detergent) along with models). recommended dosage. • At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean dry towel all around gasket. • Perform clean washer cycle. • Utilize the door stand ventilation • At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean, dry towel all around feature for a few hours after use or whenever washer is not in use. gasket. • Use only HE (high efficiency detergent) along with recommended dosage. • Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • Pour one cup liquid chlorine bleach in standpipe; let remain a day and flush with water. PODS® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati OH, used under license by Electrolux.