Electrolux EFLW427UIW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 32

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