Electrolux Wave-Touch 137023200 A - Manual (Page 40)

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Common Washing Problems, con’t
Solutions to Common Problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Pilling
(Fibers ball up
and cling to
fabric.) Pilling is normal with syn- •
thetic and permanent press
fabrics. This is due to abra-
sion from normal wear.
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.
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.
•
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.
Wrinkling Overloading the washer. •
Incorrect wash cycle for •
wash load.
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 com-
pleted.
Use liquid fabric softener.
•
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics Agitation time too short. •
Wash water temperature •
too low.
Not enough detergent.
•
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.
Yellow or brown
rust stains Iron or manganese in water •
supply, water pipes, or
water heater.
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 occa-
•
sionally.
For an ongoing problem,
•
install an iron filter in your
water supply system.