Common Washing Problems - Electrolux EIFLS55I - 27'' Front-Load Washer Use And Care Manual

Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems0 continued
Yellow
buildup of
body soil
on synthetic
fabrics
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Agitation time too short. • Soak in detergent booster or
Wash water temperature too product containing enzymes.
low. • Wash in hottest water safe for
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
Not enough detergent.
Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or wa-
ter 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 dissolve
and remove detergents.
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 dissolve
and remove detergents.
Water in fold
of flexible
gasket
Odor
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 re-
move rust stains. It may intensify
discoloration.
Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle
Scrub gasket with Comet
TM
Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover
using brush to remove stains.
Use only HE (high efficiency
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 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 SYSTEM CLEAN 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 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.
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 occasionally.
For an ongoing problem,
install an iron filter in your
water supply system.
Run dehumidifier in laundry
room.
Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every run.
Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
Leave door and dispenser
drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.