Electrolux EIFLS55IIW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 28

28 Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems 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 Blue stains Discoloration, graying POSSIBLE CAUSES • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. • Not enough detergent. • Wash water temperature too low. • Incorrect sorting. SOLUTIONS • If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse. • If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash. • Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Add bleach safe for fabric. PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. • Sort items by soil level and color. • Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric. Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears, or snags Lint Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics. Wrinkling • Not enough detergent. • Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric. • Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent. • Increase detergent and water temperature. Rewash. • Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. • Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See Operating Your, step 5. • Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the 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, steps 2 and 5. • Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Static cling is attracting lint. • Load washed too long. • Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent. • Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller. • See Operating Your, steps 1 and 2. • Do not overload washer. • Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time. • Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers. • When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. • Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion. • Undissolved detergent. • Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Rewash load. • Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed. • Use liquid fabric softener.