Electrolux EFLW317TIW Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 29

Solutions to Common Inquiries Common Washing Inquiries, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. • Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes. • Wash in hottest water safe for fabric using casual cycle. • Increase detergent. • Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with color remover. • Select correct wash cycle. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water. Yellow or brown rust stains • Iron or manganese in water • To restore discolored load of supply, water pipes, or whites, use rust remover safe water heater. for fabric. • Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains. It may intensify discoloration. • Use nonprecipitating water softener. • Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines. • Drain water heater occasionally. • For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system. Residue stain buildup in gasket • Moisture in the 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. • Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle • Scrub gasket with Comet™ Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover using brush to remove stains. • Use only HE (high efficiency detergent) along with recommended dosage. • Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • Run dehumidifier in laundry room. • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. • Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run. Residue stain buildup in dispenser drawer • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. Water in fold of flexible gasket Odor • 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. • Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with combination of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water. Rinse well, and repeat if necessary. Return drawer to location. NOTE: Wear rubber of latex gloves. Protect floor and clothing from bleach damage. • Use only HE (high efficiency detergent) along with recommended dosage. • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. • At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean dry towel all around gasket. • Perform clean washer cycle. • At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean, dry towel all around 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. • Utilize the door stand ventilation feature for a few hours after use or whenever washer is not in use. 29