Electrolux ELFW4222AW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 26

26 Solutions to Common Problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Residue • Moisture in washer. • Perform clean • Run dehumidifier in stains/ • Use of non-HE washer cycle. buildup, mold detergent. • Scrub gasket with Comet™ or mildew stains in gasket • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover - use brush to remove stains. • Leaving a wet load set • Use only HE (high efficiency in washer. detergent) along with • Cold water washes recommended dosage. which may not • Remove wash load completely dissolve immediately upon cycle and remove completion. detergents. laundry room. • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. • Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run. Residue • Moisture in the • Remove and clean dispenser • Avoid overfilling stains/ washer. buildup, mold • Use of non-HE or mildew detergent. stains in dispenser • Overdosing detergent. drawer and inserts with combination of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water. Rinse well, and repeat if necessary. When cleaning, wear rubber or detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. latex gloves and protect floor and clothing from bleach damage. • Use only HE (high efficiency detergent) along with recommended dosage. Water in fold • Result of washing of flexible and part of normal • At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with gasket operation. clean dry towel all around gasket. Odor • Moisture in the • Perform clean washer • Leave door and washer. cycle. • Use of non-HE • At the end of each wash, detergent. dry inside of gasket fold with • Overdosing detergent. clean, dry towel all around • Leaving a wet load gasket. remain in washer. • Use only HE (high efficiency • Cold water washes which may not detergent) along with recommended dosage. completely dissolve • Remove wash load and remove immediately upon cycle detergents. completion. dispenser drawer open for a few hours after use or whenever washer is not in use. • Pour one cup liquid chlorine bleach in standpipe; let remain a day and flush with water.