Electrolux 137519000 A (1112) - Manual (Page 24)

24 Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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 wa-
ter heater.
• 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.
• 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 fi lter in your
water supply system.
Residue
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in gasket • 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.
• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle
• Scrub gasket with Comet™
Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover
using brush to remove stains.
• Use only HE (high effi ciency
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
• Remove wash load immediately
upon cycle completion.
• Run dehumidifi er in laundry
room.
• Avoid overfi lling detergent
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
• Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every run.
Residue
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer • Moisture in the washer.
• Use of non-HE detergent.
• Overdosing detergent. • 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.
• Avoid overfi lling detergent
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
Water in fold
of fl exible
gasket • Result of washing and part
of normal operation.
• At the end of each wash, dry
inside of gasket fold with clean
dry towel all around gasket.
Odor • 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.
• 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.
• Leave door and dispenser
drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.