Electrolux EFLS627UIW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 30

30 Solutions to Common Inquiries 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 detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. • If caused by deter- • Avoid overfilling de- gent, mix 1 cup (240 tergent and fabric ml) white vinegar with softener compart- 1 qt (.95 L) water in ments of dispenser. plastic container. Soak 1 hour. Rinse. • If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash. Discoloration, graying • Not enough detergent. • Rewash with correct • Sort items by soil • Wash water temperature amount of detergent level and color. too low. and hottest water safe • Use correct amount • Incorrect sorting. for fabric. of detergent, hottest • Add bleach safe for water and bleach fabric. safe for fabric. Greasy, oily stains • Not enough detergent. • Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric. • Treat with prewash • Use correct amount stain remover or liquid of detergent and detergent. hottest water safe • Increase detergent for fabric. and water tempera- • DO NOT pour liq- ture. Rewash. uid fabric soften- • Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. er directly on fabric. See Operating Your Washer. Holes, tears, or snags • Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading washer. • Degradation of fabric. • May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended. • Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. • Check condition of items before washing. See Operating Your Washer, steps 2 and 5. Lint • Incorrect sorting. • Reduce load size. • See Operating Your • Tissues left in pocket. Rewash using cor- Washer. • Overloading washer. rect water tempera- • DO NOT overload • Not enough detergent. ture, 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 attract- detergent residue. washer. • Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time. ing lint. • Add liquid fabric soft- • Load washed too long. ener to final rinse. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller.