Electrolux EIFLS60LT, EIFLS60LSS, 137378100 A manual Do not use chlorine bleach to re

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Solutions to Common Problems 27

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS		PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Yellow	• Agitation time too short.	•	Soak in detergent booster or	•	Select correct wash cycle.
buildup of	• Wash water temperature too		product containing enzymes.	•	Use correct amount of
body soil	low.	•	Wash in hottest water safe for		detergent.
on synthetic	• Not enough detergent.		fabric using casual cycle.	•	Wash synthetics frequently
fabrics		• Increase detergent.			using hot or warm water.
		• Add bleach safe for fabric or
			treat with color remover.

Yellow or	• Iron or manganese in water	• To restore discolored load of		•	Use nonprecipitating water
brown rust	supply, water pipes, or wa-		whites, use rust remover safe for		softener.
stains	ter heater.		fabric.	• Before washing, run hot water
		•	Do not use chlorine bleach to re-		for a few minutes to clear lines.
			move rust stains. It may intensify	•	Drain water heater occasionally.
			discoloration.	•	For an ongoing problem,
					install an iron ﬁlter in your
					water supply system.

Residue	• Moisture in the washer.	• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle		• Run dehumidiﬁer in laundry
stains / build-	• Use of non-HE detergent.	• Scrub gasket with Comet™			room.
up, mold or	• Overdosing detergent.		Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover	•	Avoid overﬁlling detergent
mildew stains	• Overloading wash drum.		using brush to remove stains.		and fabric softener com-
in gasket	• Leaving a wet load set in	• Use only HE (high efﬁciency			partments of dispenser.
	washer.		detergent) along with recom-	•	Dry the inside of washer
	• Cold water washes which		mended dosage.		and gasket after every run.
	may not completely dissolve	• Remove wash load immediately
	and remove detergents.		upon cycle completion.

Residue	• Moisture in the washer.	• Remove dispenser drawer and		•	Avoid overﬁlling detergent
stains / build-	• Use of non-HE detergent.		wipe dispenser and inserts with		and fabric softener com-
up, mold or	• Overdosing detergent.		combination of ¾ cup liquid		partments of dispenser.
mildew stains			chlorine bleach and one gallon
in dispenser			hot water. Rinse well, and repeat
drawer			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.

Water in fold	• Result of washing and part	• At the end of each wash, dry
of ﬂexible	of normal operation.		inside of gasket fold with clean
gasket			dry towel all around gasket.

Odor	• Moisture in the washer.	• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle.		• Leave door and dispenser
	• Use of non-HE detergent.	• At the end of each wash, dry			drawer open for a few
	• Overdosing detergent.		inside of gasket fold with clean,		hours after use or whenever
	• Leaving a wet load remain in		dry towel all around gasket.		washer is not in use.
	washer.	• Use only HE (high efﬁciency
	• Cold water washes which		detergent) along with recom-
	may not completely dissolve		mended dosage.
	and remove detergents.	• Remove wash load immediately
			upon cycle completion.
		• Pour one cup liquid chlorine
			bleach in standpipe; let remain a
			day and ﬂush with water.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Keep a record for quick reference Table of contentsFinding Information Please read and save this guidePrevent Fire SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and labelsPrevent Injury and Damage to the Washer Prevent InjuryFeatures To run your washer, follow these basic steps Operating InstructionsGetting Started Normal Operating SoundsOwel Operating Your WasherSort laundry into loads that can be washed together Prepare items for washingAdd laundry load to washer Operating Your WASHER, 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soilPowder Detergent Liquid DetergentLiquid Chlorine Bleach Operating Your WasherOther Wash Products Detergent for PrewashEntrapment and TIP-OVER Hazard Start the washerWhitest Whites Cycle SelectionNormal Fast WashAllergen Deep Clean SanitizeCasual DelicateStuffed Animals Specialty Cycle SelectionJeans Fast SanitizeActive Wear Clean WasherMy Favorite Cycle Specialty CyclesSoil Level Cycle SettingsWashing Temperature Spin SpeedPrewash Delay StartCycle Options Stain TreatCycle Options Washer Features Washer Settings Chart Cycle ChartStain Removal Guide Stain Removal ProceduresStain Treatment Stain Removal SuggestionsCare & Cleaning Inside Routine Cleaning PreventativeTo Refresh or Clean Inside of Washer Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Other Inside Routine Cleaning PreventativeCleaning Procedure Washer Drum Inside Cleaning AggressiveWinterizing Instructions Outside Routine CleaningCommon Washing Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsDo not use chlorine bleach to re Occurrence Possible Cause Solution Service Prevention ChecklistWater Avoid Service ChecklistExclusions Warranty Information