Electrolux EFLW427UIW Use & Care Manual page 26

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Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
Yellow
buildup of
body soil
on synthetic
fabrics
Yellow or
brown rust
stains
Residue
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in gasket
Residue
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
Water in fold
of fl exible
gasket
Odor
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Agitation time too short.
• Wash water temperature
too low.
• Not enough detergent.
• Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or
water heater.
• 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 dis-
solve and remove deter-
gents.
• Moisture in the washer.
• Use of non-HE detergent.
• Overdosing detergent.
• 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 dis-
solve and remove deter-
gents.
SOLUTIONS
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle
• Scrub gasket with Comet™
Spray Gel Mildew Stain Re-
mover using brush to remove
stains.
• Use only HE (high effi ciency
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
• Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
• 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
fl oor and clothing from bleach
damage.
• Use only HE (high effi ciency
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.
• At the end of each wash, dry
inside of gasket fold with clean,
dry towel all around gasket.
• Use only HE (high effi ciency
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 fl ush with water.
PREVENTIVE MEA-
SURES
• Select correct wash
cycle.
• Use correct amount of
detergent.
• Wash synthetics
frequently using hot or
warm water.
• Use nonprecipitating
water softener.
• Before washing, run hot
water for a few minutes to
clear lines.
• Drain water heater oc-
casionally.
• For an ongoing prob-
lem, install an iron fi lter
in your water supply
system.
• Run dehumidifi er in
laundry room.
• Avoid overfi lling
detergent and fabric
softener compartments
of dispenser.
• Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every
run.
• Avoid overfi lling
detergent and fabric
softener compartments
of dispenser.
• Leave door and dis-
penser drawer open for
a few hours after use
or whenever washer is
not in use.