Electrolux EFLW417SIW Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 26

26 Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems, 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 stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains 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 • Run dehumidifier in • Scrub gasket with Comet™ laundry room. Spray Gel Mildew Stain Re- • Avoid overfilling mover using brush to remove detergent and fabric stains. softener compartments • Use only HE (high efficiency of dispenser. detergent) along with recom- • Dry the inside of washer mended dosage. and gasket after every • Remove wash load immediately run. upon cycle completion. Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains 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 • Avoid overfilling wipe dispenser and inserts detergent and fabric with combination of ¾ cup softener compartments liquid chlorine bleach and one of dispenser. 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 recom- mended dosage. • At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean dry towel all around gasket. • Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle. • Leave door and dis- • At the end of each wash, dry penser drawer open for inside of gasket fold with clean, a few hours after use dry towel all around gasket. or whenever washer is • Use only HE (high efficiency not in use. detergent) along with recom- mended dosage. • Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • Pour one cup liquid chlorine bleach in standpipe; let remain a day and flush with water.