Electrolux EIFLW55HMB Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 28

28 Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems, con't PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) POSSIBLE CAUSES • Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics. • Undissolved detergent. • Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. Wrinkling • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. Yellow or brown • Iron or manganese in water rust stains supply, water pipes, or water heater. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES • 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. • 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. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liq- uid 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. • 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. • To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe 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.